Purpose of Fit Kit for Rhino-Rack Roof Rack on 2019 Honda CR-V with Flush-Mounted Rails

Question:

can you help me understand the purpose of this part? i have a 2019 honda CR-v and have roof rails, but need crossbars for my thule bag and its easy to understand 2 of the 3 items added to my cart, but i dont get this one. thank you in advance for helping to make me less ignorant.

asked by: Joe M

Expert Reply:

The fit kits are definitely the most confusing part to roof rack systems so you aren't alone in trying to understand exactly what they do.

For your 2019 Honda CR-V with flush-mount rails the Rhino-Rack roof rack that fits will consist of:

- Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars # RRVA126B-2
- RCL Legs for Rhino-Rack Crossbars # RRRCL4
- Custom RCP Fit Kit # RRRCP60-BK

These three parts work in conjunction, with the crossbars attaching to the legs and the legs attaching to the fit kit, which is the part of the roof rack that is specific to vehicles.

The Fit Kit # RRRCP60-BK is needed due to your '19 CR-V having flush-mounted rails; the fit kit mounts to the rails. If you had a naked roof (without rails) there would be a different fit kit so you could mount a roof rack.

I added a couple photos which should help, including one of the fit kit installed by itself on a CR-V.

I have also added a link to a Rhino-Rack roof rack being installed on a Honda CR-V for you to check out.