Recommended Roof Rack, Ski Carrier, Bike Carrier & Kayak Carrier for 2015 BMW X3

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Id like a recommendation for an appropriate roof rack system with a compatible ski carrier, bike carrier, and a Kayak carrier. I have flush mounted roof rails and would like the easiest system to use. Unfortunately, I dont have a trailer hitch, which would probably be much easier! Thank you for your help!!

asked by: Gracee

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Expert Reply:

Let's start with the roof rack itself. Rhino-Rack offers an good looking and strong but economical rack for your vehicle. For black crossbars, you'd want to use part # RRVA126B-2 and the # RRSX026 roof rack legs.

Rhino Rack offers many different accessories for carrying bikes, kayaks, skis and snowboards. To carry 2 pairs of skis or a snowboard, use the # RR572 carrier. For 4 pairs of skis or 2 boards, use # RR574.

To carry a kayak, I'd recommend the # S512 kayak carrier to securely hold you kayak. This particular carrier has an expansion kit available, part # RRS512X that would allow you to carry two kayaks, side by side. Thule makes a neat option, the Quick Loop, part # TH530 can be shut in the rear hatch and engine compartment to provide a secure spot to secure the bow/stern kayak tie downs that won't scratch the vehicle finish.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

I attached a picture that shows reels not hitting the roof of a vehicle that are being carried in the Rhino-Rack Ski and Fishing Rod Carrier #RR572. Unless you had a really low profile set of crossbars you wouldn't have any issue at all.

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Answer 2

Hey Tim! Yes, the Rhino-Rack Ski and Fishing Rod Carrier #RR572 will fit the older Thule square crossbars. While this kit does come with T-Slot hardware, it also has the clamps which is what you'll use for the square crossbars.

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Answer 3

Yes, the Rhino-Rack Ski and Fishing Rod Carrier #RR572 that you referenced does fit the Whispbar crossbars you have. The picture I attached shows the carrier installed on a similar set of aero crossbars.

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Answer 4

You are going to be able to use the Rhino-Rack Ski and Fishing Rod Carrier #RR572 on your 2019 Toyota 4-Runner with your factory roof rails. The mounting bracket which sits below the crossbar is only about 1/2" thick.

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Answer 5

The best Timbren kit for your 2024 Toyota Tundra is the Timbren Suspension Enhancement System #T45MR rated for 6K. The Off-Road kit and the 7K kit will have the Timbren bumpers engaging a bit quicker than what you'll need with standard…

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Answer 6

While we do have some T-Bolts #RR72XB which will fit into the TS Rails for TruXedo Elevate Rack System #TH65FR. I recommend using the hardware which comes with the Tie-Down Kit #TH52FR since the kit comes with 8 T-Bolts as well as washers and nuts.…

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Answer 7

The Rhino-Rack Ski and Fishing Rod Carrier #RR572 can mount to roof rack crossbars in two ways, with the included universal-fit clamps that let it attach to almost any type of roof rack bar, and also with the T-Bolt hardware that slides into the…

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