Will the Rhino-Rack Zenith Fit On My 2014 Mazda CX-5 Without Interfering With My Rear Hatch

Published 01/05/2022

Question:

I have a 2014 cx5 with Malone 50 aero style crossbars. concern is the hatch wont open up smoothly.

asked by: Tommy A

Expert Reply:

Your Rhino-Rack Zenith MasterFit Rooftop Cargo Box - 14 cu ft - High Gloss Black, part # RRRMFZ66, will need at least 49-1/4" between the front crossbar of your roof rack and the line where the roof and the hatch meet on your 2014 Mazda CX-5, in order to safely open the hatch on your vehicle while carrying this rooftop cargo box. If you have the naked roof with fixed points, your roof rack crossbars have a distance between them of 43". While they cannot be adjusted forward, you will only need 6-1/4" from the rear crossbar to the line where the roof and the hatch on your vehicle to meet for the Zenith to fit properly. However, if you have raised rails on your vehicle, I suggest you move your crossbars as far forward as you can to be on the safe side.

i have included a video review link below.

expert reply by: Mark Smith