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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 - Silver - Qty 2:Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Today on our 2016 Nissan Versa we'll be doing a test fit on the Rhino Rack Vortex Aero roof rack system using part numbers RRVA118B-2 for the aero crossbars and part number RRRLKVA for the leg kit and part number DK232 for the custom fit kit for our Versa. To begin our test fit you'll notice that we've already got the front one installed. We're going to do the rear one together. Let's go ahead and start by grabbing our leg, okay Then we'll grab our pad. Now on the bottom here you'll notice that it's got this raised portion here. We want to make sure that this facing inward as you see it here.
We'll just push it in place. Okay. Once that's installed then we can install the hook. Let's go ahead and take this bolt out here. Now you also want to refer to your fit guide and make sure you have the correct hook because they are different from the front to back.
We'll set it in place and then we'll loosely install the bolt. Just like that. Okay. We can set that down. Let's go ahead and remove our end cap on our crossbar. We can actually turn it upside down.
We need to make sure that our plate here is loose so we can easily slide it on. Just like that. While we're at it we can actually go ahead and replace that end cap. Now, according to our fit guide, we'll need to be 142 millimeters from this point here to the first portion of our leg. Ordinarily, you're going to get these little plastic strips with measurements on them to help you get that, but for demonstration purposes, we're going to grab our tape here and we're going to be looking for 14.2 centimeters because that what ...
that's what it . excuse me, that's what it converts to. That's going to be right about there. It actually looks pretty close, so if that comes off just clip it back in place. Then we'll tighten that down with our included tool. It doesn't need to be extremely tight. Just enough to flatten out our little walk washer there. Okay. Now we've already got the other side set so let's go ahead and open up our rear doors. Then we'll set it in the general area, which is going to be right around here. You want to be sure and set it gently in place. All right. Then we can grab our tape and we'll refer to our fit guide and we're actually looking for 700 millimeters, but in centimeters it converts to 70 centimeters. We're going to come back . excuse me that's going to be from the center of our front cross bar to the center of the rear. We're pretty close. With that side being lined up I'm going to go ahead and line up the other. Close here. All right. That looks pretty good. Now you'll want to be sure, as I put the pad on here, that it's going to be nice and snug up against this channel here. Now if it's not, you'll need to change it around, so for this side I've actually got it on . We're going to go ahead and switch it around. Just a little mistake. Set that back in place. There. As you can see it's going to fit just inside the channel. Just like that. Make sure that measurement's right real quick and then we can go ahead and tighten them down. All right. Good. We'll grab our included tool and we want to tighten it down just enough to where it makes contact first and that goes for both sides. You don't want to start tightening down too much because it'll pull the whole crossbar to one side. That's not what we want. Do the same thing over here. Since we know that that side is already making contact we can go ahead and give this a few more turns and start tightening it up. Now it's a good idea to alternate. We want our tool here that's got a little arch in it, we want it to be straight when we tighten it and that's how we know we've got the correct torque on it. Be sure to do that for both sides. All right. Then we can put on our locking covers. These are just going to clip in like so. All right. Now before we finish up here the front installs very similar. We followed our fit guide. We started from our fixed point and we went forward. Got the center here and then to get the back we measured from center of the crossbar and that's how we got it. It's a very easy installation. You want to be sure to lock up your end caps and then you're all set. That's going to complete our test fit on the Rhino Rack Vortex Aero roof rack system on our 2016 Nissan Versa.
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars (67 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.Here are some pics of the Rhino-Rack Heavy-Duty Roof Rack Crossbars - Silver - 50" Long - Qty 2 installed on my 2011 Honda CR-V.
That I recently purchased.
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.
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.
The boxes were delivered quickly and promptly (earlier than expected). The instructions were easy to follow. I just needed the space to lay everything out and to match the numbers to the correct items. My only issue was that the specs for my 2016 Nissan Versa Note SV asked for 144mm for the front, but in fact, it needed to be 148mm. The rear asked for 142mm, but it needed to be 144.5mm. Once I figured that out, the rest was straight forward. The crossbars are super sturdy and the rubberized top is a nice add to keep things from slipping. Thank you!
I plan on installing a V-boat rack on the car rack. I can't wait to transport canoes!
Good quality and locks are included. The plastic lock covers are flimsy but they will keep an honest person honest.
Excellent product, easy to install and looks great on my Nissan Versa!
I got the roof rack mounted anyways. Better pics to come when it's all finished!
Excellent customer service, all current manufacturers for this type of equipment is not available for purchase because Yakima, Thule, even Rhino Rack did mention from customer service representatives from these 3 companies states you are better off purchasing from a distributor such as E-trailer. This company definitely had the transfer equipment from a Yakima support base to a Rhino Rack crossbar system. I needed the additional load weight and Jaime from E-Trailer was extremely patient and helpful…seriously awesome customer service…also my package came 2 days earlier in this truck driver shortage too. Job well done.
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.
This loader is amazing...I easily load a 4' x 14' Sunfish sailboat at 120lbs easily without damaging my 2005 Nissan Armada...super sturdy...exactly as advertised. Note:. I order the extra heavy bar and did not need it! Now I take my sailboat with me while I pull my travel trailer. You won't be disappointed. Etrailer ROCKS IN CUSTOMER SERVICE...THEY HUNTED DOWN ALL INFO NEEDED TO MAKE THE PURCHASE...give DENA W a big raise!!!!!!
The Rhino rack has been working well. It is a relief to get my ladder out of my car and to be able to use the back seat.
Perfect fit and quick delivery!
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.
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
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?
Works as described! The instructions were pretty good once I deciphered the different parts that were described on the instructions. Installation wasn't bad. It took me about 2hrs. The most difficult part was making sure the anchoring kit aligned with the bars. I cut everything according per the instructions but the measurements on the instructions were off by a few millimeters. And so, i had to remove and relocate everything a few times until everything was perfectly aligned. I used the roof rack to load my kayak the other day and it held up really well! Two thumbs up!
Thanks to Etrailer, I am ready to do some serious summer exploring with my 2013 Mazda 3! Rhino Racks, Malone top box, and Kuat bike rack!
Well engineered rack that fits my Ram 2500 crew cab well. A bit of wind noise at highway speeds. I have the heavy duty cross pieces with a square cross section.
Great product everything fit perfectly. With the heavy duty bars almost all the hardware for anything you put on the rack is too short
Needed the Rhino-Rack parts and they were delivered when promised. Great service.
Once installed they seem sturdy and look good. One of the end caps was damaged in shipping but otherwise everything was good
Thank you for the very speedy customer service! My roof rack is already here!
Rock solid with over 120 pounds on them daily, 1 year later.
just had it put on today. Looks great. Going to get kayak tomorrow. Will know more when I see how it rides with kayak on it.
So far, this product is performing splendidly. It has held up to the weather, and has stayed tight after many miles of rough roads.
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