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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.
Hi, everyone. It's Evangeline here at etrailer and today we'll be taking a look at our Rhino-Rack Gutter Mount Legs which are 8 1/4 inches tall here at etrailer. So these are going to be ideal If you have a Jeep, if you have a van, if you have a vehicle with either factory mounted gutters or if you install those gutters yourself but you also want a way to build or make a Rhino-Rack system. So these are your slightly taller than average gutter mount legs and that's gonna be ideal if you need a little extra height or clearance. Maybe you're carrying around skis with extra large bindings and you need that clearance underneath. Or maybe the way you have your gutters mounted is a little bit below the roof level compared to other vehicles.
Whatever situation you're in, let's see if this video will help you out with figuring if these are the right legs for you. So the towers themselves are made of nylon so that is a little bit more lightweight than let's say the steel towers you would see on your more traditional, let's say naked roof towers or the ones that clamp onto your roof. So this nylon again is lightweight but it's also UV resistant. So as you have this on your roof, as you have this on your gutter, it is gonna be exposed to the elements. It is going to be exposed to the sun and that's where their UV resistance comes in handy because you don't want it deteriorating underneath the sunlight.
With this being lightweight though, there is a glass reinforcement on the inside and that adds to its weight capacity as well as its durability. So the actual height measurement of this is going to be 8 1/4 inches tall. So that height is going to be from the channel of your gutter to right where your crossbar is attached. So it's not the total height but the usable height of your tower. So from there, you can then estimate from the underneath your crossbar, whether it be your Vortex crossbar or your square crossbar, that's gonna be the clearance you have from your roof to your crossbar.
So measure your own gutter mount or your own channel to see if this will work with your vehicle. Now, this is not using lock and key to secure it. What it does use is its own hex tool or hex key. It has its own special shape from Rhino-Rack and this is what is used to either tighten down or loosen the bolts holding the clamp into place. So if someone does not have this special hex tool, they won't be able to undo it.
So not the same as having your own key and your own lock keyed to or keyed to itself but it's still a form of security measure. Now the install process is really simple for these. All you need is a gutter to mount these towers to. You need the kit itself, you need your crossbars and you need some tools. So my final thoughts about these gutter mounts is that they give you a pretty decent height or clearance above your roof. So whether you have certain vehicles where you need access to the sunroof and you're worried about those really low profile bars that don't give you enough, if you have, let's say cargo or items that you are carrying that require a little bit more clearance like your skis with large bindings. Or if you have, let's say a solar panel on top of your roof and you just wanna get above that, this might be a great option for you. If you're just using a roof rack as a roof rack and you're not concerned about clearance but maybe a little bit more about looks, check out our recommended fit for your vehicle. Those are usually a little bit more low profile, look a little bit more factory like. They'll give you as much clearance but again, there's pros and cons, it does depend on you and your situation but I hope this video helped you out with that decision making. And that was a look here at our Rhino-Rack Gutter Mounted Legs which are 8 1/4 inches tall here at etrailer. My name is Evangeline and I hope this helps you out. Enjoy the journey..
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (13 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.2011 Ford E350 Super Duty Van. These went together well after I received The adapters to let the Aero Bars mount to the legs correctly. They look great!
2011 Ford E350 Super Duty Van. These went together well after I received The adapters to let the Aero Bars mount to the legs correctly. They look great!
Beyond excellent customer service! More than enough updates after ordering, even had a box arrive missing some small items from traveling via the transport company, replacement items resent to me in a few days with 0 hassle. Thank you etrailer crew!
Very pleased with racks.
Very pleased with racks.
Very pleased with racks.
Easy to install and very sturdy. Better than I thought it would be considering they mount on the rain gutters. I had a problem with my initial shipment. One of the crossbars did not arrive. Etrailer staff took care of it fast and with no hassle. EXCELLENT customer service. Buy with confidence - these folks have your back..!
This is a quality roof rack! Exactly what I was looking for. It will be paired with a Yakima Skinny Warrior Roof Rack Basket (also from etrailer.com) and Thule Fishing rack (etrailer too) above my Quigley van. Ready for the beach! Great customer service!
2011 Ford E350 Super Duty Van. These went together well after I received The adapters to let the Aero Bars mount to the legs correctly. They look great!
Far superior to the original roof rack installed on my tear drop camper.
Fast delivery, packaged well... Rhino looks like a quality product. I have a Ford econoline and will use to transport my canoe
Fast delivery, packaged well... Rhino looks like a quality product. I have a Ford econoline and will use to transport my canoe
Fast delivery, packaged well... Rhino looks like a quality product. I have a Ford econoline and will use to transport my canoe
All good
All good
All good
Heavy duty Crossbar! Heavier than I thought it would be.
Came so fast! Thank you!
Came so fast! Thank you!
Came so fast! Thank you!
Heavy duty set that works well for my u se.
Heavy duty set that works well for my u se.
Heavy duty set that works well for my u se.
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