How Much Height Does Rhino Rack Ski Carrier Add to Roof Rack

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I considering the Rhino ski and snowboard rack and am concerned about the height and subsequent roof clearance of the rack. There is a length measurement, but what is the overall height of the rack?

asked by: Parry F

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If you install the Rhino Rack Ski Carrier # RR574 or # RR576 on a set of crossbars you add 6 inches to the bars.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The clamp-on mounting brackets for the Rhino-Rack Ski and Snowboard Carrier #RR574 are in a fixed position (this will be the case with any other ski carrier as well), but I did go out to our warehouse to measure their spacing. From the outside of the…

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Answer 2

For the factory crossbars on your 2010 VW Golf I recommend taking a look at the Rhino-Rack Ski and Snowboard Carrier #RR574. I really like the Rhino-Rack products because they provide many of the same benefits and features of the higher-end units…

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Answer 3

Yes, the Rhino-Rack Ski and Snowboard Rack #RR574 will attach to the Rhino-Rack 2500 Roof Rack that you ordered. The Rhino-Rack #RR574 comes with a universal mounting kit that will attach to crossbar styles including round, square, elliptical, aero…

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Answer 4

Thanks for the photo for clarity. The Rhino-Rack Fishing Rod Carrier - Locking - 8 Fishing Rods #RR574F won't have any issue with the curved crossbars. The 6.5 foot sections of the 13 foot surf rods should work very well for this application.…

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Answer 5

There actually isn't any difference between the #RR574 and the #RR574F. We just use slightly different part numbers to organize them into different categories since it can be used for boards or fishing poles.

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Answer 6

Although the Rhino Rack Ski and Snowboard carrier is not specifically designed for that purpose, many folks (including my Rhino Rack representative) have successfully used the carrier for fishing poles. The rubber cushions on the inside edges of the…

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Answer 7

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 8

Yes, I have listed for your below the roof rack systems from Rhino-Rack, Thule, and Yakima that will fit the RetraxPRO XR Hard Tonneau Covers like part #RTT-80243 for your 2019 Ram 1500. Rhino-Rack Vortex Crossbar System part #RRVA180B-RRRLT600…

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Answer 9

Aside from a slight change in the appearance of the crossbar (the WingBar Evo has some boxed edges as opposed to the completely smooth front of the AeroBlade) the biggest differences are the rubber strip on top of the crossbar and the weight…

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Answer 10

For a roof rack to be compatible on your 2020 Jeep Wrangler with Sky One-Touch Power Top, it can't be mounted on the top of the roof and it needs to be high enough for the folding roof to clear. What you need are tall gutter-mounted roof racks.…

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Answer 11

Hey Alec, For your 2016 Ford Fusion I recommend the recommend a roof rack from Inno: Inno Aero Crossbars #INXB138-145 Inno Through Feet for Aero Crossbars #INXS250 Custom Fit Kit for Inno XS200, XS250, and INSU-K5 Roof Rack Feet #INK860 As with any…

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Answer 12

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