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This quiet, aerodynamic roof rack lets you carry gear on your vehicle with fixed mounting points. Sturdy, lightweight aluminum crossbars include top channels with noise-reducing Vortex strips. Integrated locks deter theft.
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The low-profile, aerodynamic Rhino-Rack RVP roof rack lets you carry gear and accessories on your vehicle's roof quietly and with little wind drag. It's designed for installation on a vehicle with fixed mounting points (or flush side rails with internal fixed mounting points). The rack's Vortex Aero crossbars have built-in rubber strips that disrupt airflow for a quiet ride, and the bars are constructed of aluminum so they won't rust. These bars blend seamlessly with the support legs to provide a from-the-factory look, and they are custom cut to your specific vehicle so they require no adjustment during installation. The legs also include built-in locks that protect your gear and the rack from theft.
The rubberized Vortex strips in the top channel of each crossbar disrupt airflow with evenly spaced, wave-shaped grooves. This carefully controlled turbulence minimizes wind noise and whistling, so you won't need to add a fairing to your roof rack. And the slim, elliptical Vortex Aero crossbars cut through the air with minimal drag - even at highway speeds.
The RVP roof rack has a flush-mount design so the crossbars terminate at the legs with no overhang. This provides the rack with a seamless, from-the-factory look.
The Vortex Aero crossbars are made of structural-grade anodized aluminum with H-shaped internal extrusions. These extrusions strengthen the bars without adding a significant amount of weight. And the aluminum bars won't rust so you can leave them on your roof year-round.
The rack's durable, glass-reinforced nylon legs are designed to stand up to cargo loads and weather extremes. They're also UV treated to withstand long-term exposure to sunlight.
Each crossbar has a built-in C-channel so you can carry channel-mounted accessories such as bike racks, watersport carriers, and ski racks. The Vortex strips in the top channels come in pieces, so they're easier to adjust than a single long, continuous strip. You can remove, trim, and re-insert the Vortex strips around the mounting hardware of your accessories to keep the crossbar channels capped and quiet. Replacement strips (sold separately) are also available if you remove your accessories or switch to clamp-on accessories.
You can also attach most clamp-on accessories to the bars, and the Vortex strips provide a shock-absorbing, no-slip cushion for any accessories that rest on them.
Locking covers on each support leg let you secure accessories mounted in the crossbar top channels. These sturdy nylon covers give the rack a finished look and also help secure the rack to your roof. The cover locks are keyed alike, so a single key opens all locks.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (292 Customer Reviews)
This quiet, aerodynamic roof rack lets you carry gear on your vehicle with fixed mounting points. Sturdy, lightweight aluminum crossbars include top channels with noise-reducing Vortex strips. Integrated locks deter theft.I watched the YouTube video and installation was pretty easy for my 2019 Highlander.
Constant whistling.
Installed on 2017 highlander. The gaps in between the edges of the crossbars create a whistle that is audible when the sunroof is open.
I know this kit is trying to accommodate different vehicles but for paying $400 there should be no gaps and no whistling. Gonna try rubber bands or tape there and close the gaps and see if that helps.
Heather A.
6/19/2020
It is very common to experience loud wind noise when the sun roof is opened while using a roof rack. It is not recommended to leave the sun roof opened because of the level of noise.
We've had this a little more than a year now for our Toyota Highlander, and it's holding up well for limited use with luggage and a Christmas tree. As I recall, the installation wasn't exactly a breeze, but it's stayed in place ever since.
These bars are 5 star if you don't have the hassle of getting defective parts. After initially receiving the bars I spent almost 2 months waiting for parts to correct the issue. Note: this was not etrailer's fault. It was solely Rhino Rack, which made good with the problem - it just took a long time.
The batwing awning and cross bars are the key to my cross country camping trip. It makes my car a very comfortable camper. I am so happy with this product. Customer service staff are terrific. They are responsive and knowledgeable about what I needed to get my awning attached.
I received the Rhino Rack and was able to install the rack after looking over the instructions. There could be a little more detail in the description of the four pads to be bolted on the roof prior to installing the rails. All was completed in about 30 minutes.
The rails themselves are a very strong extruded aluminum, and very aerodynamic.
Seems to be a great rack.
Good quality, functional, and looks great. Only complaint but a big one, there is a ton of wind noise with these on a Highlander. So bad that you cannot have the moon roof open at speeds over 30 mph. We removed the bars and capped the foot holes for the summer. Not ideal.
I was happy to find a beefy aero bar that fits perfectly for my 2015 Toyota Highlander. Slightly cheaper than the big brands too
etrailer .....Excellent customer service. Outstanding product, very easy to install, it really complements my Highlander.
Built well, but one of the cross bars was cut just a tad short. Still works fine, but was off by about 1/4 inch.
Fits perfect. Had to interpret the instructions a bit but overall very pleased with the product.
Great since have installed and used.
Great product and excellent customer se rvice
Alan C.
5/3/2023
Our Rhino Rack has been great. It fit perfectly, and I’ve used it to haul backs with Yakima Rack adapters, lumber, ladders, etc. the Highlander mounts are kind of close together, resulting in anything long cantilevering out quite a bit, and the rack is strong enough to support that. I’m not using it for massive loads up there, just a ladder, or a few pieces of lumber, though. I wouldn’t load it like a contractor’s rack, lol.
Great service
Quick shipment and easy install
Rack is solid, attractive, and well made. The "rack kit" comprises three separate kits; the base kit which includes the brackets and hardware that attach to the oem rails on the vehicle, the feet kit which attach to the crossbars to allow the crossbars to attach to the base rail brackets. Consequently, I found the printed instructions lacking in content and continuity (more on that later), but overall the install is reasonably straight forward and intuitive.
As someone with arthritic thumbs I found inserting the mounting screws and attaching the rubber skirts to the base rail brackets, along with insertion of the rubber strips into the crossbars to be somewhat of a challenge. In addition, the feet kit was short on mounting hardware and the hex-head cap screws supplied were not desirable for mounting feet to base brackets so I sourced replacement hardware locally.
Back to content and continuity of written instructions. No mention that crossbars were location specific and cut too different lengths and can be distressing if you don't think to check fit at the start of installation.
Otherwise, the rack looks good and is solid on the roof. I have not noticed any appreciable increase of wind noise before/after rack install and would not hesitate to recommend to a friend.
P.S. Jesse and the folks at etrailer were great to work with/answer questions.
Worked perfect for my 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited. Purchased to pair with Rhino-Rack S512 kayak roof racks.
The racks look very OEM when installed. Had an issue with initial fitment. Spoke with Etrailer and Rhino folks who were very helpful. Essentially feet of mounts needed to be shortened about 1/2 inch for flush fitting on Range Rover L322 roof line. Went very well after that. Have already placed an 80 pound kayak on and no issues with stability etc. Very well made and happy with the end result
Perfect fit, easy installation, 10mm socket wrench,Phillips screwdriver, safety pin is all that is needed
Perfect fit, very sturdy super easy to install with all the right hardware stoked I got a deal like this !
Installation was easy and the rack seems very secure. It has plenty of clearance for the panoramic sunroof on my 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Easy to install, it's very strong, easy to transport my kayaks, and my attached Thule Stackers work well with it. It's a great rack mounted on my factory Honda CRV roof rails.
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Kevin S.
2/14/2023
Excellent product for my Toyota Highlander. Easy to install and easy to use.