Can Rhino Rack Universal Pioneer Platform Attach Directly to Top Channel of Crossbars
Updated 12/22/2025 | Published 10/14/2024
Question:
Can the Rhino Rack Universal Pioneer Platform be direct mounted to Rhino Rack Vortex cross bars directly into the Vortex bars channels or must it be attached with the included universal bar clamps? I see photo but I don’t know how to do it I need a video or something to show my local accessories shop to mount my pioneer platform like I’m saying
asked by: Gabriel L
Expert Reply:
Hey Gabriel, yes the Rhino-Rack Pioneer Roof Rack Platform for Crossbars # RR42114BF that you referenced can attach to the top of your Rhino Rack crossbars directly to the top channel and not require using the clamping hardware that wraps around the bar.
You'd just just the upper clamp and the square head T-bolt from it to go directly to the top channel. We don't have a video that shows this at this time though.
Jameson C.
12/22/2025
Hey Gabriel, how did things go mounting your Pioneer Platform directly to the Vortex crossbars using the top channel? Your update could make it easier for others trying the same setup.