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These heavy-duty, aluminum crossbars work with Rhino-Rack legs to create a sturdy roof rack. The square bars include built-in C-channels for mounting Rhino-Rack heavy-duty, contractor-grade accessories.
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Rhino-Rack HD Crossbars - Black - Qty 2:Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Today on our 2006 Ford F150 we'll be test fitting the Rhino Rack Vortex Roof Rack System using part numbers RRVA150B-2, RRRLKVA, and DK150. We'll begin our test fit by placing the front crossbar onto the front of our roof. We'll then need to measure two hundred and eighty millimeters from the center of the door jamb to the center of our foot pack. We'll need to make this measurement on both the passenger and driver's side of the vehicle to ensure the front crossbar is perpendicular to the roof and the pads contour to the roof line correctly. With the bar in position we then need to pull back some of the weather stripping to insert the clip in between the weather stripping and the seam of our door. Once this is done we'll use the included tightening tool to tighten down the black bolt, tightening down each side a little bit at a time, just to make sure the bar stays centered. Once everything is all tightened down and secure we can place our rear bar onto the rear of our roof and measure the crossbar spread.
Now the crossbar spread is the measurement from the center of the front bar to the center of the rear bar. It's also important when choosing roof rack accessories. The crossbar spread is five hundred and twenty millimeters. We need to make this measurement on both the passenger and driver's side of the vehicle to ensure that both bars are parallel to each other and perpendicular to the roof of our Ford. Again, using the included tool to tighten down the black bolt.
Once everything is all tightened down and secured we can go ahead and install the locking covers. With everything all tightened down and secured and our covers locked that will complete today's test fit for the Rhino Rack Vortex Roof Rack System using part numbers RRVA150B-2, RRRLKVA, and DK150 on our 2006 Ford F150. .
Average Customer Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars (91 Customer Reviews)
These heavy-duty, aluminum crossbars work with Rhino-Rack legs to create a sturdy roof rack. The square bars include built-in C-channels for mounting Rhino-Rack heavy-duty, contractor-grade accessories.
The rack fit well and was easy to install. Seems to be made well. The problem is the amount of road noise. I never even put the basket on. It was so loud, it roared. I repositioned it several times but the noise was way too much and I finally just removed it. I spent a lot of money for the rack and the basket and now they are in storage. I wish it would have worked out better because I thought it looked really good.
Absolutely love the Rhino Rack. Easy to install (watch the [online] video). Looks GREAT. Hauls my kayaks no problem. Very well made and I highly recommend this product.
Works great for carrying my kayak. Installation was pretty easy too
Ok… giving this item four stars as an overall view. The good: it fits a Jeep Wrangler perfectly. With the appropriate legs, it canvases across the entire roof of the Jeep with the legs attaching to the gutters. The bad: just a bit too noisy for my liking, even with the appropriate wind faring (I don’t expect absolute silence since I have a one touch sky top). The noise is not a big deal on short trips, but it was definitely driving my wife and kids nuts on a 2+ hour drive (stick some headphones on the kids, problem fixed)
In the future, I might switch it up from these square rails and go with something a bit more aerodynamic…
Easy to assemble. Still need to install on truck but appears to be exactly what we need to carry our kayak.
Great product sturdy bars. Keep in mind anything you install on the bars needs to have longer bolts because of how big the bars are but that's a minor detail
Ordered a Rhino Rack for my 2014 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali. Rack arrived in very good shape and all items were there. Installing at this time and see no problems ahead.
Good quality and locks are included. The plastic lock covers are flimsy but they will keep an honest person honest.
The clamps didn’t fit my 2013 F150 perfectly. They needed to be bent to fit reasonably well. I get more wind noise in the truck with them on.
I got the roof rack mounted anyways. Better pics to come when it's all finished!
This kit is easy to slap on and sturdy enough to balance my skis and snowboards. I recently used the Rhino Rack on a three hour drive to a ski resort and had no issues.
There was a small delay in shipping but I was contacted quickly by phone with a follow up email. Everything arrived sooner than I expected. The Rhino roof racks mounted easily and look good. Excellent customer service.
The Rhino Rack 2500 was a bit of a challenge to assemble and mount on my F150. But it is a beauty - rugged and well made. I also bought the Thule Hullavator kayak assist rack and was able to fit it onto the Rhino cross bars with minimal trouble. I feel great about the rack system, and appreciate the help from etrailer's team.
I don't normally write reviews but this one was asked for by Carol via email notifying me that my rack had just been delivered. I also received emails when my package was ordered and again when shipped. It was nice to have expectations met in these times. The rhino rack was exceptional quality and installed fairly easily. Will definitely be back whith future trailer needs. Thanks etrailer!
This is my second Rhino-Rack. They go on very easily and hold the bikes/kayaks and even an extension ladder very well....thanks for a great product
This rack works perfectly on my Nissan Versa for carrying my two Perception Sound 9'6" kayaks. The Rhino-Racks look good to me. The kayaks can rest directly on the rubber pads on the rails, unlike the Yakama racks I had in the past that had bare pipe rails. Also, I expect I can buy parts to adapt this product to a different car without having to buy new towers. I am sorry there are not hooks or loops to attach bungees when carrying lumber. They are noisy in the wind, but less so when carrying the kayaks.
My order arrived sooner than I expected, which was great. The assembly was easy. The installation was trial and error as the crossbar instructions did not list my 2014 F-150 so I had to make some adjustments to the leg position for the racks to sit right. There were only three rubber buffer strips for each 59 inch bar which left gaps in the top which produce a whistle even at low speeds. The whistle is very ennying as I can here it even with the windows rooled up.
Great quality
These all fit well. Have not put anything on the rack yet but the clips and pads fit my F-150 roof well. The pads have a step down that fit into the small gutter on the side above the door. Only comment is that the roof line is curved where the pads go so they are not perfect.
Two items I received surprised me when I unpacked the box were the rails because they were not black like I saw in the picture, and the rubber insert that I am having a hard time sliding in the rail. Should this rubber insert have come already installed in the rail or is there a top on how to put in with ease?
Item was exactly as described and arrived quickly with tracking numbers. Ordered via phone. Customer service was excellent!
Thanks once again.
Received my Rhino Rack in a timely manor and the install went with no issues. etrailer kept me up to date on the shipping via their web site.
Perfect fit for my F-150. Easy on and o ff.
This fit kit perfectly fits my 2013 Ford F-150 FX4 with sunroof. This kit secures my Rhino Rack 2500 series rack legs to the door frames. My doors open and close normally, with no damage to either door or body paint.
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