Does the Rhino Rack Fishing Rod Carrier Need to Be Removed in an Automatic Car Wash

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If I mount the 11 fishing rod rack to my jeep factory cross bars, would I have to take them off every time I go to the car wash? Also do you sell a rear mounted for a 2inch trailer hitch fishing rod rack, if so does it have an extension so you can open the back door?

asked by: Anthony B

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I'll start out by saying that any time you mount an accessory like the Rhino Rack Fishing Rod Carrier # RR576F on your roof rack, you will need to remove it from the vehicle in order to take it through an automatic car wash to prevent anything from getting caught on it. Unfortunately there's not a way around this and its done to protect you from damaging your vehicle and/or damaging the car wash machinery, which would likely be an expensive fix.

I'm not aware of a hitch mounted fishing rod carrier as it's not something we carry but they may exist.

expert reply by: Erik B

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Jay

11/19/2025

Do the cross bars also have to be removed or just the rod holders?

Jameson C.

11/19/2025

@Jay Crossbars can stay on in a car wash.

Jay

11/19/2025

@JamesonC Can I assume it's a little difficult to remove the holders to prevent them from being stolen?

Jameson C.

11/19/2025

@Jay Yeah they aren't designed to be easily slipped off and on so it wouldn't be something you could just reach up yank off. They also are harder to take off just because you want them to be mounted securely as an unintended consequence.

Answer 1

Yes, since the Rhino-Rack Fishing Rod Carrier - Locking - 5 Fishing Rods #RR573F can work with round, square, aero, elliptical, and most factory crossbars, it'll work just fine with the Thule AeroBlade Edge Crossbar like #TH7601B.

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

Hey Greg! Yes, the Rhino-Rack Quick Mount Legs for Sportz Crossbars #RRRLT600H will fit the T-slot rails on your RetraxPRO XR. For a set of four under one part number we have the #RRRLT600. Regarding the clearance, the handle won't clear as is so…

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

The Yakima ReelDeal Rooftop Fishing Rod Carrier - Locking - 8 Fishing Poles #Y04089 can only clamp around crossbars so it won't be able to install in the T-slots of your rack. There is an option for a carrier that installs in the T-slots with the…

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Answer 10

Hello Greg, thanks for reaching out. The lowest profile roof rack for your 2018 GMC Yukon Denali XL is the Thule WingBar Edge Roof Rack #TH37WG. This has crossbars that integrate into the towers instead of having the crossbars on top of the towers…

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Answer 11

The Rhino-Rack's Locking Fishing Rod Carrier #RR574F is great product that will work wonderfully for your application, you can't go wrong purchasing this product. This has universal mounting hardware that fits all popular roof rack bar…

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Answer 12

The Rhino-Rack Fishing Rod Carrier #RR576F offers multiple installation options. It can mount to a roof rack by clamping around the rack crossbars (round, square, aero, elliptical, and most factory crossbars) or it can be installed in the top channel…

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