Measurement of Rhino-Rack Vortex Crossbars to Determine if Longer Bars Can be Used

Question:

Hi, Can you please tell me the length in mm of the piece of metal in the underside channel of each of the 54inch and 59inch crossbars that the cut to fit strips slide up against? I am debating between the 54inch and the 59inch bars. I know the underside lengths are different but not sure if they are different enough that I couldnt make the 59inch work. With the lengths of the underside metal pieces of the 54 and 59inch crossbars I think I can make the decision. I really want the extra span for my roof box and bikes!

asked by: Patrick

Expert Reply:

The metal strip between the tracks that slide onto the legs of the 59 inch Rhino-Rack Vortex crossbars, part # RRVA137B-2, is about 902 millimeters (or 35-1/2 inches). The same measurement on the 54 inch bars, part # RRVA137S-2, is about 775 millimeters (or 30-1/2 inches).

The tracks that slide onto the legs are the same on both bars. They're about 298 millimeters (or 11-3/4 inches).

You should be able to measure across your vehicle's roof from where the legs fit to determine if the longer crossbars will fit or not.

expert reply by: Charles S