Can The Rhino-Rack Roof Mounted Steel Cargo Basket RRRMCB03 Work With 1-3/4" Tall Crossbars
Updated 06/04/2025 | Published 06/01/2025
Question:
Hello, my question is about the Rhino Rack roof mounted cargo basket RRRMCB03. I see the clamp mounting states 1-1/2” max height for the crossbar. Mine is 1-3/4”. Will the clamps work with my crossbars at 1-3/4”? Can I get longer screws from a second supplier to possibly make it work? Thanks!
asked by: Ed L
Expert Reply:
Hello Ed, thanks for reaching out. For the Rhino-Rack Roof Mounted Steel Cargo Basket # RRRMCB03 they do specify a 1-1/2" max crossbar height for a reason. It MIGHT work with a 1-3/4" tall crossbar but the concern would be the bolts that hold the bracket on may not be long enough to thread on the nuts.
Take a look at the picture below. This shows the bolts being used with a Rhino aero bar which is 1-3/16" tall. You can see there is not a lot of bolt left. Looks like less than 1/2". But I am thinking this would not work with a 1-3/4" tall crossbar so the only way to use it would be to find longer bolts at a local hardware store.
What kind/brand of roof rack do you have? Just curious.
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Ed L.
6/4/2025
I am going to order this Rhino-Rack basket today. You don’t happen to know the screw thread size for the screws that come with it, do you? Thanks again for all the info.
Jesse M.
6/4/2025
Jesse M.
6/4/2025
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Ed L.
6/4/2025
Thanks Jesse! I have an RCI overland bed rack.