Does Rhino Rack RTC Roof Track Use Rivnuts to Install Track to Roof

Updated 12/22/2025 | Published 10/16/2024

Question:

Does rack use riv nuts or can I use bolts instead. I want to put a 270 awning and side pannels on my ARE topper.

asked by: Thomas M

Expert Reply:

Hey Thomas, the Rhino Rack RTC-Style Roof Rack Tracks - Channel Mount # RTC18 that you referenced uses T-bolts that fit through the tracks and then through a hole you'll drill in your roof and are secured on other side by a matching plastic nut. It's somewhat of a universal install so if you wanted to use a different bolt I am sure that's possible but we don't have info on exactly how to do this.

expert reply by: Jameson C

Jameson C.

12/22/2025

Hey Thomas, were you able to find a bolt setup that worked with the Rhino-Rack roof rack tracks on your ARE topper? Knowing what worked could help others looking to mount an awning the same way.