Difference Between Rhino-Rack Nautic 581 and Nautic 571 Rear-Loading Kayak Carriers
Updated 05/29/2020 | Published 05/12/2015
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What is the difference between the Rhino Rack Nautic 571 and 581 Saddles?
asked by: Wayne T
Helpful Expert Reply:
The primary difference between the two Rhino-Rack Nautic rear-loading kayak carriers # RR581 and # RR571 is the type of roof crossbar they will install on.
The # RR581 works with crossbars that have an internal channel (please see the photo I linked for you) while the # RR571 works on a whole range of crossbar types including round, square, aero, elliptical, and most factory crossbars. The bars' spread needs to be at least 23-9/16-inches measured center to center for this carrier to fit.
Review videos for both carriers are linked for you.
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Rhino-Rack Nautic Roof Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Saddle-Style
- Fixed
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Rear Loading
- Clamp-On
- No Load Assist
- Rhino Rack
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Linda L.
5/26/2020
Could you tell me if rhino rack nautic kayak carrier #581 would fit 2020 Subaru Crosstrek? Also I would need cross bars...any recommendations