Height Comparison of Rhino-Rack and Thule Roof Racks on 2017 Subaru Forester with Raised Side Rails
Updated 02/21/2017 | Published 02/20/2017
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Hello, 2017 Subaru Forester looking for roof racks at Minimum height above roof How do Rhino Votex compare to Thule AeroBlade and AeroBlade Edge as far as distance from roof
asked by: Robert
Expert Reply:
I can't tell you the exact height of each roof rack from the roof of your 2017 Subaru Forester but I can tell you how much higher they are from the top of the factory rails.
Rhino-Rack Vortex - 2-3/16 inches
49 inch Vortex Aero Crossbars # RRVA126B-2
SX Series Legs # RRSX100
Thule WingBars - 3-1/8 inches
47 inch WingBars # TH711220 (black) or # TH711200 (silver)
Evo Raised Rail Feet # TH710401
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Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 49" Long - Qty 2
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