Roof Rack Recommendation for Level Crossbars on a 2018 Toyota RAV4

Updated 06/01/2022 | Published 05/30/2022

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Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 49" Long - Qty 2

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$237.79

Custom DK Fit Kit for 4 Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack Legs - Naked Roof

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$139.99

Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Legs for Sportz Crossbars - Naked Roofs or Fixed Mounting Points - Qty 4

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Question:

Looking for crossbar system for a level roof rack on a 2018 Toyota Rav4.

asked by: Greg S

Expert Reply:

We have what you need! Since our crossbar manufacturers design crossbars that are specifically engineered to fit your 2018 Toyota RAV4, the front and rear crossbars will be level on your roof. For a great recommendation, the parts you need depend on if you have a bare roof or raised rails.

If you have a bare roof on your RAV4, I recommend the following parts:

- Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - 49" # RRVA126B-2
- 2500 Series Legs # RRRLKVA
- DK Fit Kit # DK449

With both of these roof racks, you receive the benefit of an extremely

If you have raised factory rails on your roof, I suggest the following parts:

- Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - 49" # RRVA126B-2
- SX Series Legs # RRSX100

With the Vortex Aero crossbars, you receive the benefit of an extremely aerodynamic system that leads to a quieter ride and increased fuel efficiency. Both of these racks also come with a 165 pound maximum weight capacity. Both the front and rear crossbars will be level on your roof. I went ahead and attached a video that shows the Vortex Aero crossbars on a 2017 RAV4 with raised rails. The installation on a 2018 Toyota with raised raised rails is nearly identical. As far as the installation on a bare roof 2018 RAV4, the setupis the same except for the different model of legsand the addition of the fit kit.