What Roof Rack System do You Recommend for My 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid for a Roof Top Tent?
Question:
Will the rhino rack backbone system fit a 2020 Honda CR-V hybrid, in order for the pioneer platform to be fitted for attaching a roof top tent?
asked by: Kris B
Expert Reply:
I have a solution for you. Unfortunately, I confirmed with Rhino-Rack that they do not have an engineered fit that works with a Pioneer Platform system and/or a Backbone Mounting System.
However, Rhino-Rack does have excellent roof racks for your vehicle depending on if you have a bare roof or flush factory rails. Rhino-Rack does not have a maximum static weight limit for their racks (the weight limit of the rack when not in motion), so it truly depends on the overall weight capacity of your rooftop tent and your static weight capacity of your CR-V.
If you have flush rails, I recommend the following setup:
- Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars # RRVA126B-2
- RCL Legs for Rhino-Rack Crossbars and Pioneer Platforms - Fixed Mounting Points # RRRCL4
- Custom RCP Fit Kit for 4 Rhino-Rack RC and RV Series Roof Rack Legs - Fixed Mounting Points # RRRCP60-BK
- All-Metal Locks # RRVA-LEC4
If you have a bare roof, I recommend the following setup:
- Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum # RRVA137B-2
- Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Naked Roofs or Fixed Mounting Points # RRRLKVA
- Custom DK Fit Kit for 4 Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack Legs - Naked Roof # DK284
- All-Metal Locks # RRVA-LEC4
With both of these setups, not only do you get a quiet and aerodynamic system, you also receive enough weight capacity for a tent as long as you adhere to the weight capacity of the tent and roof.
If you need a roof top tent, I recommend the Thule Tepui Foothill - 2 Person # TH37HJ. The Foothill allows you to have 2 people up to 400 pounds. Also, the tent includes a high-density foam mattress for added comfort which is always a nice touch. As per Thule, they do not recommend using a clamp-on style rack for tents like the rack mentioned for a bare-roof setup.
It is always important to consult with your vehicle's owner's manual to make sure that the roof is able to hold that much weight.
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Custom DK Fit Kit for 4 Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack Legs - Naked Roof
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 4 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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RCL Legs for Rhino-Rack Crossbars and Pioneer Platforms - Fixed Mounting Points - Qty 4
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- 4 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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Custom RCP Fit Kit for 4 Rhino-Rack RC and RV Series Roof Rack Legs - Fixed Mounting Points
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 4 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Naked Roofs or Fixed Mounting Points - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Feet
- 4 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack Locking Endcaps for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Metal Cores - Qty 4
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Rack
- End Caps
- Locks
- 4 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 54" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 54 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
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Thule Tepui Foothill Rooftop Tent - 2 Person - 600 lbs - Agave Green
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- Roof Top Tent
- 400 lbs
- 2 Person
- 1 Door
- 3 Season
- Green
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- Roof Rack
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- 49 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
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