Can Longer Crossbars Be Installed On Rhino-Rack Roof Rack?

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I have a 2005 ford explorer with vortex racks installed. I would like to get a roof top stprage box and longer crpss bars to carry a surf board next to Car top box. Can i replace my current shorter crossbars with 71 inch cross bars?

asked by: Annie A

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Expert Reply:

It looks like you probably have the roof rack that Rhino-Rack recommends for your 2005 Ford Explorer, which is Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars Silver - 46" # RRVA118S-2 along with Legs # RRSX100. You can certainly install wider crossbars, just as long as they do not extend past your vehicle's exterior side mirrors (due to safety and state laws).

My research tells me that your vehicle is about 72" wide, so you could go with 59" # RRVA150S-2, 65" # RRVA165S-2, or 71" # RRVA180S-2 crossbars. Just make sure your vehicle is at least 71" wide when measuring from mirror to mirror. I attached a demonstration video for you.

expert reply by: Andrew N

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