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Aerodynamic, aluminum crossbars let you build an aftermarket roof rack for your vehicle. Full-length bars provide plenty of space for carriers and accessories. Vortex strips in C-channels reduce wind noise. Theft-deterring plastic locks included.
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These low-profile, aerodynamic Vortex Aero crossbars let you build a stylish aftermarket roof rack from scratch. The crossbars require 4 Rhino-Rack legs (manufactured in 2014 or later) and a custom fit kit to mount it to your roof. Each bar extends past the roof rack legs to maximize the space for mounting carriers and accessories. Rubberized Vortex strips in each crossbar's top channel disrupt airflow for a quiet ride, and the bars are constructed of aluminum so they won't rust. The crossbars also include Secure Core endcaps with plastic locks to help deter theft of channel-mounted accessories.
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 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.
Each crossbar has a channel in the bottom for mounting to Rhino-Rack roof rack legs (sold separately). Each end of the channel includes a rubber ruler to help you center the bar on your roof. Simply use the numbers and hash marks on the rulers to ensure the legs are spaced properly in the channel.
Each Vortex Aero 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 3 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 channel 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.
Each crossbar includes 2 Secure Core locking endcaps made of durable polypropylene. These endcaps lock with a universal tubular key. The polypropylene locks secure the endcaps to the crossbars and help to secure channel-mounted accessories to the crossbars. For maximum security, you can upgrade to endcaps with all-metal lock cores (RRVA-LEC4 - sold separately).
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (3270 Customer Reviews)
Aerodynamic, aluminum crossbars let you build an aftermarket roof rack for your vehicle. Full-length bars provide plenty of space for carriers and accessories. Vortex strips in C-channels reduce wind noise. Theft-deterring plastic locks included.Ordered Item: Y02-500B to mount over my Tonneau cover on my 2015 Ford F150 with a 6.5' truck bed. Mounted side rails that crossbars slide in to a piece of 2"x1" aluminum square tubing. Mounted to truck bed with compression stake pocket inserts. 65" crossbars were 2" short and had to order Item: RRVA180B-2 to get the 71" crossbars. Had to customize several parts but overall I am very happy with the outcome as there is not many options that are minimally invasive for a permanent installation. (Zero holes were drilled into truck bed all mounting was completed with compression stake pocket mounts. I am able to use all attachments for summer and winter activities. (bike mounts, snowboard mounts, paddle board SUP mounts, and fishing rod mounts) Picture with my Thule SUP Taxi mounts. Plus rack is easily removed with 4 bolts. Can also access and use bakflip tonneau cover by removing crossbars in less than 20 seconds.
Purchases these two Rhine Rack crossbars to extend the with of my Rhino platform. Made my own pieces to slide into the crossbar that I tapped and bolted the crossbars to the existing crossbars. Also shimmed between the crossbars to make them flush with the Rhino platform.
These aero roof rack bars look great, and went together in a couple hours. This kit for the Ford Transit full size van has a base plate that bolts directly to the roof, the ordinary Rhino columns and high quality load bars. The rubber strips on top of the bars cut wind noise, as well as protecting the bar surface.
Thanks for all your help! Project turned out awesome! (Pics attached). Easier to mount directly to bed sides.
Great rack and well designed and well made. Install is straight forward on pickup bed cover using the slide grooves. All orders arrived quickly and I was happy with service given by e trailer.
I'm a big fan of Rhino Rack. Their products are very well made. And videos of fit and installation are great. I purchased a bed rail system(Rhino Rack) separately and installed the Aero bars on them. Helps to make carrying kayaks easier to transport by not having to put up on the roof system. Also Rhino Rack.
EXCELLENT customer service, I was missing rubber strips for cross bars and etrailer responded quickly and sent me replacement parts in a timely manner, A+!!!
Quit shipping great price have been install but product looks well built and made
I purchased this product to go along with my Rhino Rack quick mount vortex legs. Everything has worked out very well and am pleased with both products.
This was my first purchase with strainer and I just installed the rack so I have no input on durability but the install was super easy, I knew these would fit because the website made it easy to find products compatible with my Ram Promaster 1500, and Kaylyn was proactive and let me know their 71” bars were out of stock but 65” were available. Unbeknownst to her, I’m in a time crunch and her help came in clutch. I would definitely recommend buying from etrailer.
These crossbars are light yet very strong. And they were extremely easy to assemble to the feet. A high quality product at a more competitive price.
Love these bars. Great design good build. Haven’t had many accessories strapped to bars but I’m very confident they will work flawlessly.
Solid bars. Looking forward to putting them to good use. The box happened to be missing the rubber strips but customer service was super responsive and immediately sent out the replacements. Appreciate a company that has great customer service and ships quickly.
Used to to mod onto a an 04 Dodge Ram 1500. Excellent after searching high and low!
Great Product, Fast & Easy Ordering as always
the racks were long and stiff . actually stiff and long as well
Works excellent
Drove over the mountain to go biking last weekend and it did a great job. I will definitely recommend it to family and friends.
Excellent product. Wind noise is negligible with these!
I like these too. I plan on strapping my MIL to them when she gets lippy.
Easy to set up and install.
A great product.
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Dave S.
10/31/2017
A year in, the bars are holding up well, but Im not overly pleased with the rubber strips on top. They get pushed into their grooves by the kayak, and fall out when the boat is removed.