Expert Answers about Roof Rack

• Comparison of Rhino-Rack Heavy-Duty and Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Roof Racks
• The Rhino-Rack Heavy-Duty Roof Rack Roof Rack have specific C-channels that are designed to fit specific Rhino-Rack Heavy-Duty accessories, like the Rhino-Rack Hi-Lift Jack and Shovel-Holder Brackets # RRRCB-RSHB-RJHB as an example. That's the purpose of the name, and the advantage of the rack. This rack is made up of the following parts: Rhino-Rack Heavy-Duty Roof Rack Crossbars: # RB1375 Qty 2 Rhino-Rack Quick Mount Legs: # RRRLT600 Qty 4 Roof Rack Leg Spacer Blocks: # RRQMHD05-2 Qty...
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• What are the Differences Between Roof Bag on Naked Roof and Roof Rack Mounted Bag?
• Apart from how the rooftop bags mount there is little difference between the cargo bags that go on the naked roof of your 2013 Kia Soul or one that attaches to a roof rack. To avoid having to put a pricey roof rack on your Soul, I strongly recommend going with a bag that mounts to your naked roof such as the Rightline Gear Sport 2 Rooftop Cargo Bag # RL100S20. This bag is waterproof, has 15 cubic feet of storage and is 44" long x 36" wide x 19" tall. You can mount the Rightline by running...
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• What is the Difference between the Rhino-Rack Roof Rack and the Thule Roof Rack for My 2022 Equinox?
• You are absolutely correct in saying that Thule and Rhino-Rack offer different roof rack systems for your naked roof on your 2022 Chevy Equinox. Rhino-Rack actually offers three different options, but based on your recent searches, I believe you were looking at this one: - Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 46" # RRVA118B-2 - RCL Legs for Rhino-Rack Crossbars and Pioneer Platforms - Fixed Mounting Points # RRRCL4 - Custom RCP Fit Kit for 4 Rhino-Rack RC and RV Series...
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• Aero-Style Roof Racks for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan with Factory Roof Rails
• Aero style roof racks like the Yakima Jetstream, Thule AeroBlade and Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero will definitely create less wind turbulence (and so less noise) than round and square bar racks typically do. For your 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan that has factory-installed roof rails we offer a number of these aero roof rack systems that are shown on the linked page. Different vehicle's overall shapes and their roof profiles will add variables to the actual pattern of air flow across the bars and so...
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• What is the Difference Between the Thule AeroBlade Edge and WingBar Roof Racks
• The discontinued Thule AeroBlade Edge uses Thule's AeroBlade Edge technology which mount flush to your 2014 BMW X3 factory side rails so do not extend farther than your side rails. Thule WingBar Roof Rack with # TH711200 is an aftermarket style rack which sits along the top of each bar. Unlike the AeroBlade Edge, this roof rack extends past your vehicle's factory side rails. This rack is 47" long which gives more space to carry items on your roof. It also comes in black using # TH711220. The...
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• Comparing Malone and Curt Roof Rack for a 2014 Kia Sedona
• The Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack part # MPG215 and Curt Roof Rack for Raised Side Rails part # C18118 are both great options for a 2014 Kia Sedona. The Malone rack has a higher weight capacity, the crossbars are a more standard size so they will work with a greater variety of roof mounted accessories, and Malone is a brand associated almost exclusively with racks and carriers so they are more geared/focused on this particular market. Therefore, the Malone roof rack is what I recommend.
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• Recommended Cost-Effective Roof Rack for 2015 Subaru Forester
• You can see roof rack options for your 2011 Subaru Forester by clicking on the link provided. Just select the type of roof you have on the Forester - either raised factory-installed side rails or a totally bare roof - to see compatible racks. If you have raised rails the Inno square bar rack system made of parts # INB117 and # INFR is among the high-value options. This rack offers hardened steel construction and installs as shown in the linked video. If you have a bare roof your lowest-cost...
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• Roof Rack Selection for 2017 Nissan Juke for Roof Bike and Kayak Carrier Installation
• The various roof racks we have to fit your 2017 NIssan Juke with a bare roof do indeed have weight ratings and bar spreads that vary from product to product. All racks are shown on the page I linked for your reference. In general, a wider bar spacing provides greater stability for whatever is attached to the rack, whether that's your bike rack or your kayak. Wider bar spacing simply gives you a potentially steadier setup. For kayak transport 24-inch bar spacing is considered the minimum...
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• What is the Difference Between the Two Rhino-Rack Aero Bar Roof Racks For a 2002 Honda Accord
• Rhino-Rack has two different designs for Aero Bar roof racks that fit the 2002 Honda Accord. The Rhino-Rack # RRRS008 is a complete rack that has a low-profile design that allows for a quiet ride when traveling down the highway. The flush design has crossbars that do not extend past the racks mounting feet for a more streamline look. The Rhino-Rack Roof Rack, # RRVA118S-2 crossbars, # RRRLKVA 2500 Series Mounting Legs, and # DK003 Custom-Fit Kit uses a different design over # RR77FR...
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• Will The Thule Roof Rack On My 2013 Honda Ridgeline Fit My 2022 Honda Ridgeline
• It will depend on the model Honda Ridgeline you had/have. The roof rack from your 2013 Honda Ridgeline will work on your 2022 Honda Ridgeline if they both have raised rails. If not, I do have a Thule roof rack to fit your 2022 Honda Ridgeline with a naked roof. Unfortunately, it will not be the same roof rack you had on your 2013 Honda Ridgeline. Your Thule rack for the 2022 Honda Ridgeline will consist of the following items: Thule SquareBar Evo Crossbars - Steel - 60" Long - Qty 2,...
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• Comparing Curt and Malone Roof Racks for a 2017 Subaru Forester
• The Curt Roof Rack for Raised Side Rails part # C18118 and Malone Roof Racks like part # MPG216 are both excellent options for a 2017 Subaru Forester. I recommend the Malone Roof Rack because of the higher weight capacity and longer crossbars which allow you to carry more items. They both have aero shaped crossbars and come with locks for security.
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• What is the Difference Between Rhino-Rack Roof Racks for a 2021 Honda CR-V
• It looks like you were checking out the Rhino-Rack roof rack options for your 2021 Honda CR-V with a bare roof. In this case the only difference is the color of the crossbars that come with the kit. These are available in black or silver so it just depends on what kind of look you want to add to your CR-V. Here is the list of parts you'll need for either option: 54" Vortex Crossbars # RRVA137B-2 2500 Series Legs - # RRRLKVA DK Fit Kit - # DK284 Attached is an installation video of this...
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• Infiniti QX60 OEM vs Aftermarket Roof Rack
• Sometimes an increase in the weight rating can be a huge motivator for going with an aftermarket roof rack over the OEM but it looks like the online owner's manual calls out a 165 lb weight capacity for the OEM roof rack so the 999R1-RZ500, which fits 2013-2020 model years, you're looking at is a great option that looks clean since it mounts directly into the flush rail system. There is still a slight advantage in going with an aftermarket roof rack system but it has more to do with preference...
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• Aero Bar Roof Rack for 2019 Volkswagen Golf 5-Door with Bare Roof
• For your 2019 VW Golf we do have several options in an aero-style roof rack which include products from Rhino-Rack and Yakima. All appear on the linked page. My top recommendation is the Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Roof Rack. The Vortex system is made of parts # RRVA126B-2, # RRRLKVA and # DK390. You can see it installed on a Golf by clicking on the linked video. The Vortex rack features sleek 49-inch black crossbars that have much more of an OEM appearance than many other aftermarket rack...
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• What Is The Better Option Roof Platform or a Roof Basket
• The cargo baskets offer more security for your items. To be honest I like the fact that the roof baskets have bars around their product. That gives me the peace of mind that my items are more secure when on my roof. A product like the Rhino-Rack Roof Mounted Steel Cargo Basket # RMCB02 can be applied to round, square, aero, elliptical, and most factory crossbars. It is made with the passengers and drivers that are carrying oversized cargo. The basket does come with a fairing, and that's...
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• Whats the Difference Between Rhino-Rack Roof Racks # RR86SR and # RR66SR
• Rhino-Rack roof racks # RR86SR and # RR66SR fit different vehicles so the parts that make contact with the roofs are different between these 2 roof racks. Rack # RR86SR fits 2007 New Body to 2013 Chevy/GMC Silverado/Sierra Extended Cab models. Rack # RR66SR fits 2007 New Body to 2014 Chevy/GMC Silverado/Sierra Crew Cab models.
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• Malone Inflatable Roof Rack Compatibility
• The Malone HR20 Inflatable Roof Rack part MPG453 (discontinued) and the Malone HandiRack Inflatable Roof Rack part # MPG452 are both very similar alternatives to a traditional roof rack. A few key points to make is that the HandiRack has a weight capacity of up to 180 lbs whereas the HR20 can only support up to 44 lbs. The HandiRack also comes with both bow and stern tie-downs and the HR20 does not. With that being said either one would work for you but the the HandiRack will offer a greater...
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• Thule vs Yakima Roof-Mounted Bike Rack for 2018 Subaru Outback With Factory Roof Rack
• Thanks for the nice words, and let's start with fit; I did check with the manufacturers and can confirm that all three roof-mounted bike racks you mentioned - the Thule UpRide Roof Bike Rack # TH599000, Yakima HighRoad Roof Bike Rack # Y02114, and Yakima FrontLoader Wheel Mount Bike Rack # Y02103 are each a confirmed fit for the factory roof rack on your 2018 Subaru Outback. Let's start with the Yakima, and the difference is that the HighRoad is the newest version of the FrontLoader -...
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• Comparing Rhino-Rack, Thule and Yakima Low Profile Cross Bars For a 2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness
• The Rhino-Rack Vortex StealthBar Roof Rack # JA7970 actually has rubber coated stainless steel straps which secure it to the raised rails on your 2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness. So you won't have issues with the straps failing. If you are only using your rack for a roof basket the Rhino-Rack is a great option. I do prefer using the Thule Rack # TH96FE, # TH69SC if you are constantly changing your roof mounted accessories. With the Thule having the 2-piece channel seal you will not have...
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• Comparing the Thule HideAway Roll Out Awning # TH490011 and # TH490010
• The difference is that the Thule HideAway Roll Out Awning # TH490011 is a direct mount which you install with the included hardware while the Thule HideAway Roll Out Awning # TH490010 is a roof rack mount and it requires a roof rack for the installation. Other than that they are the exact same awning.
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