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This heavy-duty, aluminum crossbar works with Rhino-Rack legs to create a sturdy roof rack or ladder rack for your naked roof. The square bar has a built-in C-channel for mounting Rhino-Rack Heavy-Duty, contractor-grade accessories.
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[NLA]Rhino-Rack HD Crossbar - Silver - 50" Long - Qty 1:Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Today on our 2012 Honda Fit we'll be test fitting the Rhino Rack 2500 Series roof rack with the arrow crossbars measuring fifty inches long in silver, part number DA126. We'll also be using the custom DK clamps and pads for the Rhino Rack 2500 series roof rack systems, part number DK154. With our roof rack system assembled according to the instructions, we'll begin our test fit by opening our front doors. We'll grab our front bar and place it onto the front part of our roof. To ensure that we have this bar in the correct location, we need to measure 270 millimeters, or 27 centimeters, from the center of our door jamb to the center of our foot plate. We'll do this measurement on both sides to ensure that our feet are in line with each other. We can then use an allen key to tighten the allen bolt, which will secure the clamps around the roof line of our vehicle. We'll make our way from passenger side to driver side, tightening a little at a time so we don't lose our position.
With that secure, we can open our rear doors and grab our rear bar and place it onto our roof. To ensure that we have this bar in the correct location, we need to measure 700 millimeters, or 70 centimeters, from the center of our front plate to the center of our rear plate. We'll do this measurement on both sides to ensure that our feet are in line with each other and that our bars are parallel. Once we have it set, we can use an allen key to repeat the same tightening process that we used at the front. With everything tight and secure, we can go ahead an install our black plastic covers over our foot packs. That completes today's test fit of the Rhino Rack 2500 Series roof rack system using part numbers DA126 and Dk154 on our 2012 Honda Fit. .
Average Customer Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars (72 Customer Reviews)
This heavy-duty, aluminum crossbar works with Rhino-Rack legs to create a sturdy roof rack or ladder rack for your naked roof. The square bar has a built-in C-channel 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.
Takes a little while to assemble the rack bars.
The stickers are great I can mark the positions after measuring the distance between the bars.
One of the screws is underneath the bar; it is hard to reach to tighten the bars.
Finally, I got the roof rack installed and it looks good.
Good quality and locks are included. The plastic lock covers are flimsy but they will keep an honest person honest.
The product is high quality and perfect for the 2013 Honda Fit Sport. The assembly is easy and fun. Read or watch the instructions first to avoid wasting time. The initial fitting on the roof is a bit finicky, but you only have to do it once. Use the included arrow decals and R & R is a breeze.
etrailer shipping was fast and their price was unbeatable. The follow-up emails were appreciated. Thanks for getting me out on my kayak again!
Rhino rack systems are really well-made & once you understand the instructions, it all goes together very smoothly. I’m knocking one star because both the instructions for ordering the fitting sets to fit vehicles AND the instructions for fit kits are needlessly confusing. I ordered a set for an ‘09 Corolla. I’m a handy guy; I’ve designed & built all manner of stuff. Rhino folks: design an online menu with clear menu choices to determine fit measurements for *one make/model*; those paper charts are baffling! Figuring out how they intersected with instructions took more time to understand than the actual assembly! Hire a UX specialist & have them redesign the whole fitting/instructions landscape. Got it in the end, but man, these make cabinet sets from Ikea look easy-peasy… and it doesn’t have to be that way! Everyone: installation is actually easier than the instructions.
Fairly straightforward to install. I had never installed a roof rack before and would characterize myself as average in the handiness department. It took me about a little over an hour. Feels super solid. Be sure to consult the correct DK Spec Sheet for measurements.
Just wanted to provide some feedback on the installation of the Rhino rack
rack and the Curt basket for my 2013 honda fit.
1) the roof rack went together easily- clear instructions, all the correct
parts etc. All Good
2) the basket is another story. Poor instructions at best! Poor hardware!
3) Roof rack spacing instructions tell you to place the bars 16.92" apart (
700mm-270mm=430mm )
For the basket clamps to line up with the rack bars, the rear bar needs to
move approximately 2" in order for the clamps to seat correctly on the rack
bars.
Basket instructions indicate the centers of the clamps must be 15, 22, or 29
inches apart for correct alignment.
I realize that the basket is a universal design, but the hardware just
sucks!
It would be nice if your company offered a mounting kit for this that worked
better.
Great service fast delivery all in all.
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?
Product exactly as described. Worked perfectly to attach rack to our Honda Fit.
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!
Great product everything fit perfectly. With the heavy duty bars almost all the hardware for anything you put on the rack is too short
I got the roof rack mounted anyways. Better pics to come when it's all finished!
Needed the Rhino-Rack parts and they were delivered when promised. Great service.
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.
Bought it for a 2009 honda fit sport. Used it with the cargo bag. The road trip was not long, so it was ok. Stored it away for now, but will definitely reinstall when they need arises.
This is an excellent product. It was the only product that would fit my truck. I was able to mount it by myself, it took me longer than I thought it would, but it helps if you watch first a video on line about how to put it together. The support staff is excellent if you miss any parts. I highly recommend it for the 2015 Nissan Rogue.
Andrei
I was in a roof rack jam. There was a national shortage of the rack I needed for my car and our summer vacation was a week away. I went to etrailer.com when I couldnt find the roof rack anywhere else on the web. Another website actually suggested that they might have what I needed.
I spoke to Ashley E on the phone to make sure that I was picking the right parts. Ashley was very helpful and knowledgable. She helped me find the right roof rack and made sure that I received it in record time. I am a customer for life!!!
Perfect fit for the 2022 Chevy Silverad o.
I’ve had zero issues with my rack. Fairly easy to install and have enjoyed having the extra space up top for whatever I want to haul.
This rack worked out great... I installed in on a 2017 Ford F-150. We drove 6 hrs through wind and rain with a SUP and Tandem Kayak on top. It really took a beating in a storm the whole way. One bracket was a little loose and shifted because of the wind on the Kayak, but it held together. Super happy with Rhino rack!
Excellent customer service, very quick delivery!
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.
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