Rhino-Rack RT-Style Roof Rack Tracks - Rivet Mount - 50" Long - Qty 2

by: Jesse08/30/2023

I was building a rack for the skin on frame sailboat I built. I needed a crossbar on the top of my truck but the tracks were longer than I needed. I ended up cutting one of the tracks in half and redrilling the holes for the end caps on the cut ends. It was a little difficult to bend the track along the curved profile of my 2019 Ram Classic roof and get the holes where I needed. It says not to use a pop riveter but I didn't have a pneumatic one and have very good grip strength. I needed every bit of my grip strength in both hands to make it work but it did, in fact work. I used tape to cover the track around the rivets and prevent scratches because when the rivets pop, it's a little out of control. Overall it turned out well. I ended up machining a custom crossbar and T nuts due to having a machine shop on my garage.1657474

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by: Glen 03/30/2024

Wish they had a kayak rack to mount to areo bars1756953

by: Patrick09/18/2023

Product itself is fantastic, I strongly recommend.

I have had these on for more than a year. Most common use case is carrying a 60lb, 16' long canoe.

I installed with rivets into the roof sheet metal. No issues at all with any rivets coming loose, and zero leakage. I use it with a Yakima crossbars with the quick release mounts. The feet are bolted to the tracks. The crossbars just click into the feet. They take literally less than a minute to attach or remove. I've had a few roof rack systems and this is by far the best.

I used the etrailer videos for the installation and they were more than enough. The riveting was nerve-wracking on the first one, but actually very simple. I suggest really taking your time to assure parallel. This can be tricky depending on your roofline. I marked a centerline down my roof and set the tracks based on that.

The only downside I have run into is not at all a fault in the tracks. Because they rivet into the roof sheet metal, it's susceptible to a bit of flex. I see this under the front of the tracks when I crank down on the bowline of the boat. That's a very large lever pulling down on the rack into the roof sheet metal. No lasting issues, I can just see the metal move.

Another small thing to note is that if your roof is curved where the front or real of the rail lands, the plastic end cap might have a small gap under it. It's not itself held down to the roof, it just slots into the track. I have a small gap on mine and it's not a functional issue at all.1669358

I like the Rhino Rack RTV track because is allows Vortex Aero cross bars to be easily moved and removed. However the appropriately sized rectangular track nuts (M6 24x21x5 part No. N057) used to mount items to the rack are no longer available or manufactured. Consequently RTV track cannot be easily used to secure additional items. Rhino Rack is unable to offer a solution other than returning the wrong sized track nuts so I will manufacture my own attachment nuts. After drilling 18 holes in the roof of my new car and installing the RTV track and cross bars, the lack of compatible nuts was a big disappointment. The product should not be sold if components are not available.1638248

by: Javier12/05/2023

The rivets are way too small and they popped out from the roof top leaving holes on the roof of my van. Totally dissatisfied and angry.1698987

by: Wayne06/20/2023

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the rails worked great on 8' topper. I used my own SS screws not the rivets supplied. I only gave a 4 because it was missing one of the end caps. :(1633647

by: Quinten02/08/2023

I give 3.5 because I don't have much experience with other racks using a track system. This was my first track system. The install was the absolute worst part. First time drilling into your car roof is terrifying. I put the install off for months. Plus I had to buy a special pneumatic pop rivet gun that was another 100 on top. Wasn't very happy about that. Minor hang ups with the install but nothing too serious. They've done well holding up my rack carrying four kayaks and the adjustability came in handy early on but now I know my desired spread, not likely to change ever again. The butyl tape seems to keep any water from coming into the car. I'm not aware of any water damage or wet spots.1515092

by: Dave S09/19/2017

I bought these racks for my Ford Transit and I couldn't be happier with the racks or the service from trailer. The rhino racks added a nice touch to an awkward looking van with its great looks and perfect functionality. Reading reviews about other racks making howling noises while driving made me a little hesitant , but am pleased to say, no noise whatsoever. I've added a basket to the racks and everything has worked perfectly. We do a lot of traveling,(2 adults,4 kids, 3 dogs) and the racks have provided exactly what we needed. Thanks etrailer for the best price and great service434278

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The entire rack system (tracks, feet, aero crossbars, ladder straps, and load stops) installed and worked great for the intended use. Also, the service from etrailer was excellent.

The only drawback to this system is the necessity of purchasing a pneumatic rivet gun ($40) for mounting the tracks, but hey, it's a custom rack and i ended up with a cool tool.

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sturdy, coated steel or stainless 5mm (3/16) rivets included to reduce corrosion chances.
problem encountered: air riveter required (readily available to borrow or purchase ) due to strength of rivets , the problem is all common rivet guns are too large in diameter to fit into the rail "valley" so the tip is flush with the surface of the hole which is required for proper fastening. In some rhino rack instructional videos these are clearly made with enlarged spaces to fit rivet gun . are these really rhino rack or knock off ? bad production run ? I solved the problem because I have access to a machine shop and was under time pressure due to a planned trip but most customers would be in a mess with no way to solve this issue.
that said , after several extra hours of effort I successfully mounted the rails and new pioneer rack and roof top tent on my naked metal roof and i am happily able to go down the road.
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Shiela was wonderful! fantastic customer service ,all other rhino products received from e trailer were great, e trailer was speedy and very helpful!420825

by: Will09/10/2021

I don't use it as often as I would like but after a year it is still attached and works as intended. The rubber strips to reduce noise came partially loose, but with some fiddling they seem to be hanging in there now. For my vehicle at least, I used a professional (local auto shop) to install as I was not going to take a drill to my car.1158572

This company performs in very timely manner, informs of shipping and delivery, offers more at any juncture. Exemplifies service. They are above and beyond most others.1642042

by: John02/18/2022

Super solid track system and looks great. Good instructions, I followed them to a T, including purchase of metric bits and punch. Specific to my Nissan Frontier crew cab truck. A little nerve racking drilling 18 holes in the roof but turned out fine. No leaks. Works great with my Yakima landing pads and rack. No interference with sunroof components in the roof. I used a butyl mastic tape in place of the recommended sealant as it wasn’t available in the US. Nice folks at etrailer helped me with that! I probably didn’t need to but I smeared a bit of silicone on top of every rivet head inside the track once it was installed. The end caps fit nice and flush on the roof unlike the Yakima end caps that will have a gap if there is any curvature in the mounting surface.1264023

Good product - did exactly what I needed it to.1168793

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Arrived in good time and good shape. Now, the task of installation.1464259

great, service was very responsive and hands on, they don't make it a mystery. Very helpful in solving my problem, roof rack. They really found the solution, spending time reserching for the correct product. Thanks157495

Drove over the mountain to go biking last weekend and it did a great job. I will definitely recommend it to family and friends.556431

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Excellent rails. Rugged, better than OEM Rover rails by a vast margin and etrailer is awesome. Great service, prices and shipped fast/well. Thank you!482106

I needed to get this order delivered on a tight schedule, and etrailer came through for me. Everything as ordered and delivered quickly. Great buying experience (as usual)660155

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by: Todd 05/22/2020

Outstanding finish. Super strong 801737