Are There Rails Available For Installing a Roof Rack on a Vehicle

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Hello, I was wondering if etrailer sells roof rack rails for vehicles. I have seen racks for bare roofs and racks for existing roof rails, but I have not been able to find any rails for installation. Thanks

asked by: Mike

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We do have rails like the Rhino-Rack RTC-Style Roof Rack Tracks # RTC14 which mount to naked roof vehicles. They are typically used for camper shells or truck bed rails, but can be used on a vehicle if you are willing to drill into the roof.

These rails will allow you to use Track Mount RLTF Legs # RLTF and Rhino-Rack Heavy-Duty square and Aero oval crossbars like the Rhino-Rack Heavy-Duty Roof Rack Crossbars # RB1375B-2 or the Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars # RRVA126B-2.

There are a number of track lengths available:

- 31-1/2" Long: Rhino-Rack RTC-Style Roof Rack Tracks - Channel Mount # RTC8JW
- 37-1/2" Long: Rhino-Rack RTC-Style Roof Rack Tracks - Channel Mount # RTC95JW
- 55" Long: Rhino-Rack RTC-Style Roof Rack Tracks - Channel Mount # RTC14
- 63" Long: Rhino-Rack RTC-Style Roof Rack Tracks - Channel Mount # RTC16
- 71" Long: Rhino-Rack RTC-Style Roof Rack Tracks - Channel Mount # RTC18

expert reply by: Scott S

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Answer 1

The Track Mount RLTF Legs for Rhino-Rack RTC- and RT-Style Roof Rack Tracks #RLTF will work out for a flat mounting to the Rhino-Rack RTC-Style Roof Rack Tracksm #RTC16. So you ordered correctly, but you will need to use the included wedges, and…

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Answer 2

The RLTP legs are only available in 2 inch height. For 3 inch height you can use RLCP legs, #RLT500 or RLTF legs #RLTF. But for a 2012 Range Rover Sport you can use complete roof rack #RSPT508 which comes with 3 inch tall legs.

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Answer 3

The Rhino-Rack RTC-Style Roof Rack Tracks part #RTC16 will need to be installed on a flat surface. If the tracks are not installed on a flat level surface then the tracks will rock and pivot back and forth creating a weak point in the water seals.…

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Answer 4

Yes, the Rhino-Rack RTC-Style Roof Rack Tracks - Channel Mount - 71" Long - Qty 2, part #RTC18, will work with Yakima's Landing Pad 1. The rack will consist of the following; SkyLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Fixed Mounting Points, Flush…

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Answer 5

They are plastic, and according to Rhino-Rack, the Track Mount RLTF Legs for Rhino-Rack RTC- and RT-Style Roof Rack Tracks - 3" Tall #RLTF are made of glass-reinforced nylon. So it is not injection-molded, but glass-reinforced nylon is designed…

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Answer 6

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 8

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 9

There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

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