Can Roof Rack Be Installed with Larger Distance Between Crossbars than What Instructions Advise
Updated 06/29/2020 | Published 05/08/2015
Question:
Can I put the racks farther apart than the recommended distance. I would like to put them about 24inch further apart. I have a Scion 2012 xb. Rino rack rs2500 Thanks
asked by: Ken B
Helpful Expert Reply:
According to Rhino Rack, the crossbars should be spaced 27-9/16 inches apart, center on center as shown in the provided diagram. Rhino rack chooses the specific mounting points for the crossbars based on where the strongest points of the roof are located. If you were to install the roof rack at a different distance apart, your rack would have an unknown weight capacity which could damage the rack or the vehicle roof if you unintentionally overloaded the rack.
If there was something specific you were wanting to install on the rack, please let me know and I'd be happy to look into it further for you.
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Tristan M.
6/18/2020
I am looking to get a roofnest roof top tent and I was looking at these 4 roof racks. Can you advise which would be best for my car and the spacing I need to safely have this on top of my car. 2012_Subaru_Legacy . Thank you!