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Rhino-Rack Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Fixed - Clamp On

Rhino-Rack Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Fixed - Clamp On

Item # S510
Retail:$176.13
Our Price: $150.00
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Shipping Weight: 12 lbs
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This fixed-position, J-style kayak carrier allows you to transport 1 kayak safely and securely on your roof rack. The space-saving cradle system with universal hardware mounts to most crossbar configurations. Includes tie-down straps. Great Prices for the best watersport carriers from Rhino Rack. Rhino-Rack Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Fixed - Clamp On part number S510 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Rhino Rack Watersport Carriers - S510

  • Kayak
  • Roof Mount Carrier
  • Elliptical Bars
  • Factory Bars
  • Round Bars
  • J-Style
  • Rhino Rack
  • Clamp On
  • No Load Assist
  • Side Loading
  • Fixed

This fixed-position, J-style kayak carrier allows you to transport 1 kayak safely and securely on your roof rack. The space-saving cradle system with universal hardware mounts to most crossbar configurations. Includes tie-down straps.


Features:

  • Fixed-position, J-style cradles carry 1 kayak on its side safely and securely
    • Accommodates a variety of watercraft styles and sizes
    • Takes up minimal space on your roof rack so you can carry more gear
  • Rubber padding on the cradle arms cushions the kayak during transport
  • 2 Specially designed tie-down straps secure the watercraft to your roof-rack crossbars
    • Padded buckles won't scratch your kayak
  • 2 Tie-down straps anchor the watercraft's bow and stern to your vehicle
  • Brackets and hand knobs let you mount the carrier to most crossbar configurations
  • Steel tube construction with black powder coat finish resists corrosion


Specs:

  • Carrying capacity: 1 kayak
  • Application: round, aero/elliptical and most factory crossbars
    • Requires adapter to mount on Rhino-Rack Heavy-Duty crossbars
  • Weight capacity: 99 lbs
  • 2-Year limited warranty


S510 Rhino-Rack J-Style Kayak Carrier - Fixed - Universal Mount

Installation Details S510 Installation instructions



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Rhino-Rack Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Fixed - Clamp On - S510

Average Customer Rating:  4.8 out of 5 stars   (137 Customer Reviews)

This fixed-position, J-style kayak carrier allows you to transport 1 kayak safely and securely on your roof rack. The space-saving cradle system with universal hardware mounts to most crossbar configurations. Includes tie-down straps.

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I installed these as soon as I got them and I’ve got to say, there are some extra holes for screws that are a tad misleading and the pieces that secure it to the cross bars don’t seem super secure. For reference, I do have Rhino Rack’s vortex crossbars so this should fit snug. The rubber tops were tough to get into place and I am worried they’ll snap when I go to remove my rack but Rhino Rack has yet to fail me with their products so I bet it’ll work out great!



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This is a great product. As a novice kayaker I was nervous. The assembly was easy with clear instructions. My sales professional Crystal K. was a pleasure to work with. She knew the answers to all my questions. From placing the order to the delivery I am very satisfied. I will be using etrailer again. I can't wait to get my kayaks to the water.



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I purchased the Rhino legs, cross bars and J-style kaya carriers together and could not be more pleased with the combination. The system was installed in an evening and used the next day. Assembly is straight-forward; the racks are easily mounted and removed. I am 6' tall and found it helpful to use a 4' ladder to mount the racks on the cross bars as well as load the kayaks in the carriers.



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I received the roof rack kit sooner then expected. Everything arrived in good condition. The installation instructions where ok and the install went well. This is my 3rd order from etrailer and it will not be the last there customer service is the best I have dealt with in a long time. I have also installed the front receiver hitch the install went well and I am happy with the product



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It took a while to figure out hoe to install the roof rack on my 2015 Nissan sentra but once I had it on these J style kayak carriers where fast and easy to put on. I drive to dicks and bought a ten foot kayak and set it in place and strapped it intp place just like the videos showed on this website, also very helpful. Thanks for a great product.



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This is an excellent product. Great quality for the price. And as always Etrailer is a great company to deal with. This is the second set of these I got.

Bernie

6/9/2023

After a year of use this is stil. A great product. It is holding up well.

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Mike L.

7/8/2023

@Bernie We're glad the Rhino-Rack # S510 Kayak carrier is working well for you!


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I ordered these to go with a new Rhino Rack roof rack I ordered for my car. Love the rack, however, the Rhino J kayak carriers are okay. I also have Thule J racks which won't fit adequately on my Rhino Rack (I've ordered longer bolts that will hopefully fix this issue). Thule J racks are a better quality product than the Rhino-Rack J-Style Kayak Carrier, frankly. Etrailer.com has been very helpful.

Susan G.

10/19/2017

Love the roof rack! Used it a LOT and No issues at all.



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These cradles seem really sturdy and come with nice anchor straps. Have not used them yet, but they came with all the parts and hardware and will be an improvement over my prior kayak racks for sure.



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The J hooks are great, but the mounting hardware not so good. The bolts on the mounting hardware bent and came loose, which almost caused the kayak and j hook to fall off the rails. Tried to see if you guys sold replacement parts for them and you don't, so now I have to try and find them without having to buy a whole new j hook setup.



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Easy to install and priced right. Paired them with Rhino-Rack Aero Crossbars.



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The Rhino Rack system on my Taurus is working great! The kayak carriers are awesome too. My daughter and I have taken many trips with our kayaks and absolutely love the Rhino system. I will definitely be using etrailer.com in the future.



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These J racks rock solid. Easy to put together and attach to the crossbars with lots of rubber padding to protect your kayaks. I went with the universal mount for quick on/off. Large turn knobs make it easy.



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Kayak carrier has performed exactly as expected. Has been a solid mount point for my kayaks.



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Easy ordering and fast, free shipping. Product was $50 cheaper on etrailer.com than from Rhino Rack themselves. I will absolutely buy from here again.



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I was a little skeptical of using J style kayak racks. But after trying these out, they were very sturdy and handled both of my kayaks superbly. I am happy with this purchase.



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Great roof rack! Easy ordering, fast delivery. Thanks!!



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Love the quality of the rack and the kayak mounts that I ordered. Five stars! Removed a star for the instructions and for the key for the security locks that broke the second use. The instructions ...work... but take a fair bit of patience to understand. Once deciphered, the mounting goes pretty quickly. Major room for improvement. The key - simple broke in half on the second use. No major stress put on it, just broke lol. Good thing kit comes with two keys so kudo's for that.

Have a 2011 RDX. Car handles great with a 14.5 foot 55 lb kayak mounted. Driven up to 50 mph with the kayaks. No noise on the turnpike with just the roof crossbars at 80/90 mph. Overall, I love the rack system and the above two issues aren't show stoppers for me and I'd recommend them to a friend (tho I would help them with installation :).



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exactly what I wanted... easy ordering and the delivery was equally fantastic, as promised.



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Solid and easy to follow instructions. Gave them a test run last week and no issues ... good value for the price. Prompt delivery.



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We found the strapping to be difficult. You have to somehow throw the straps up and over the kayak after it is in the J rack. If someone has a tip that would be great. We watched you tube videos but nothing made it easier. Once the kayak is strapped in I think it would travel fine but it's not an easy thing to accomplish.

Etrailer Expert

Sierra K.

9/8/2021

This is pretty awkward to secure the straps to your J-style rack. My favorite video showing how to secure is this one here, starting at the 4:22 mark:



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The Rhino-rack J-style kayak carriers are quick and easy to install and equally easy and quick to take down for when we travel without boats. We're not having any regrets with our purchase one year down the road.



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Great product, already owned a pair of the Rhino Rack J-Style Kayak Carrier brackets, needed another to take a friend kayaking with me. FABULOUS purchase experience, I bought it online, paid w Paypal, and it showed up on my doorstep earlier than even expected maybe 48 hrs later. I'd had two prior bad experiences in the previous month ordering this same product online, the other two companies advertised that it was in stock but then, once paid for, informed me that it would be coming 2-6 mos late; I cancelled those orders. I am THRILLED it was ACTUALLY IN STOCK IN YOUR WAREHOUSE, and that you were able to deliver so fast. Thank you, you have my business from now on.



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Love having these. Have 3 sets for 3 kayaks on top of my truck roof.



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Very easy to assemble and mount on my cross bars.



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Racks were easy to assemble and install. They held up driving on the interstate at 70MPH with a not-ideally-shaped sit-on-top kayak. I had two sets of these for two kayaks and both held up well. I refastened the kayaks every rest stop (approx 30-50 miles) and the straps had only loosened maybe a half inch or so each time. I feel much more confident about these racks after their maiden voyage.


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