Can Rhino-Rack RTC-Style Roof Rack Tracks be Cut to Length

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Can I cut the track length without voiding warranty?

asked by: Paul

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Yes, you can cut the Rhino-Rack RTC-style tracks to the needed length without voiding the warranty. The RTC-style tracks are available in a number of different lengths:

- 71" Long: Rhino-Rack RTC-Style Roof Rack Tracks - Channel Mount # RTC18

- 63" Long: Rhino-Rack RTC-Style Roof Rack Tracks - Channel Mount # RTC16

- 55" Long: Rhino-Rack RTC-Style Roof Rack Tracks - Channel Mount # RTC14

- 31-1/2" Long: Rhino-Rack RTC-Style Roof Rack Tracks - Channel Mount # RTC8JW

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

You could trim the Rhino-Rack roof rack tracks #RTC14 if you needed or wanted to. Just make sure that the cuts are perfectly straight up and down so the end caps will fit properly. Rhino-Rack does offer the tracks in other lengths. The shortest set…

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

I have a great solution for a Rhino Roof rack on your new Leer 180 shell and an attachment for hauling a canoe. I recommend the Rhino-Rack Aero Bar Roof Rack for Camper Shells item #Y02-480B. They have a weight capacity of 220 lbs, track length of…

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

Yes, the 63" Rhino-Rack RTC-Style Roof Rack Tracks - Channel Mount part #RTC16 can be cut down to the size you need as long as you cut them perfectly straight to allow the end caps to go back on because at this time we do not carry them as a…

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Answer 8

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 9

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 10

There are a couple of differences between the two. The JetStream bars like #Y00425 are made of extruded aluminum while the CoreBars such as the #Y00421 you've looked at are constructed of galvanized steel. As you've mentioned, the CoreBar has…

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Can Rhino-Rack RTC-Style Roof Rack Tracks be Cut to Length

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