Rhino Rack Pioneer Platform Rack on Vortex Aero Bars

Updated 01/17/2026 | Published 09/28/2019

Question:

Hi I want to attach the 42111b platform to vortex crossbars, can you advise what fitting accessories I would need

asked by: Sharon B

Expert Reply:

The Rhino Rack Pioneer Platform Rack # RR42114BF inlcudes mounting hardware that will allow you to mount the rack in the T-slots of your vortex aero bars or wraparound the bars with the clamp mount. I've linked our review video of the product that shows the 2 different ways to mount this platform for you to have a look at.

expert reply by: Erik B

RR Pioneer Platform Connection to crossbars
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Joe

9/2/2024

I already have a pioneer platform and would like to mount it to vortex cross bars. Are these cross bar brackets available without the platform? Is there another way that would be better?

Kevin C.

9/3/2024

@Joe It looks like the clamp on mounting brackets (part # 43214) are no longer available. Regardless of those being available I would definitely utilize the platform's t-slots and the t-slots in the vortex crossbars to mount the platform any way. This will allow mount much faster and be easier to loosen and move around on the crossbars as needed. The hardware should've been included but if you've lost it you'll need four M6 x 30mm T-Bolts # RR62XB, four M6 x 12mm flat washers (can be found at your local hardware store), and four M6 nylock nuts # RR36TB.

Joe

9/3/2024

@KevinC I’m not really following you with the T slots in the platform… Since the “kit” (43134) is discontinued, and I would only need part of the kit anyway, are the parts from the universal platform available? (4 ea) of part numbers M780 and CA1418 found in the universal pioneer platform

Kevin C.

9/3/2024

@Joe I'll attach an installation picture from the manual above to Erik's answer so you can see what I'm talking about. We unfortunately do not offer those separately but you could reach out to Rhino-Rack.