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Rhino-Rack Vortex Roof Rack for Rain Gutters - Aluminum - Silver - Qty 3
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Rhino-Rack Vortex Roof Rack for Rain Gutters - Aluminum - Silver - Qty 3

Part Number: RR85RE
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This aerodynamic roof rack lets you carry gear and cargo on your vehicle. Full-length aluminum crossbars provide plenty of space for channel mount and clamp-on accessories. Installs to the rain gutters on your vehicle. Great Prices for the best roof rack from Rhino Rack. Rhino-Rack Vortex Roof Rack for Rain Gutters - Aluminum - Silver - Qty 3 part number RR85RE can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Rhino Rack Roof Rack - RR85RE

  • Aero Bars
  • 59 Inch Bar Space
  • Complete Roof Systems
  • Rhino Rack
  • 3 Bars
  • Silver
  • Overhang

This aerodynamic roof rack lets you carry gear and cargo on your vehicle. Full-length aluminum crossbars provide plenty of space for channel mount and clamp-on accessories. Installs to the rain gutters on your vehicle.


Features:

  • Complete roof rack system includes 3 Vortex crossbars, 6 gutter mount legs, 6 leg adapters, and 2 leg spacer blocks
  • Aero-style crossbars work with accessories that mount in the top channels or clamp around the bars
    • Compatible with most bike, watersport, snow, and cargo carriers
  • Rubberized Vortex strips in top channels help reduce drag and wind noise
  • Integrated plastic locks in crossbars deter theft of channel-mount accessories
    • Upgrade to all-metal locks (RRVA-LEC4 - sold separately) for added security
  • Lockable cover plates on legs secure rack to your vehicle
  • Custom installation to the rain gutters on your vehicle's roof


Specs:

  • Crossbar dimensions: 59" long x 3-1/8" wide x 1-3/16" tall
  • Top channel dimensions: 13/16" wide x 1/4" tall x 3/8" opening
  • Weight capacity: 165 lbs
    • Always observe your vehicle's maximum roof load capacity
  • Color: silver
  • Construction: aluminum
  • Warranty:
    • Crossbars: limited lifetime
    • Legs: 5-year limited
    • Adapters: 5-year limited
    • Spacers: 5-year limited


VA150S Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Silver - 59" Long - Qty 3

RL110S5 Rhino Rack Gutter Mounted Legs - 110mm - Qty 6

VA-FK1 RLTP Track-Mounted Leg Adapters for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Qty 6

LHS-A1PAIR Rhino Rack Leg Spacer Blocks for Aero Elliptical Crossbars - 3/8" Thick - Qty 2

Installation Details RR85RE Installation instructionsAlternate Instructions RR85RE Installation instructions



Video of Rhino-Rack Vortex Roof Rack for Rain Gutters - Aluminum - Silver - Qty 3

Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.




Video Transcript for Rhino-Rack Gutter Mount Roof Rack Legs Review

Hi, everyone. It's Evangeline here at etrailer and today we'll be taking a look at our Rhino-Rack Gutter Mount Legs which are 8 1/4 inches tall here at etrailer. So these are going to be ideal If you have a Jeep, if you have a van, if you have a vehicle with either factory mounted gutters or if you install those gutters yourself but you also want a way to build or make a Rhino-Rack system. So these are your slightly taller than average gutter mount legs and that's gonna be ideal if you need a little extra height or clearance. Maybe you're carrying around skis with extra large bindings and you need that clearance underneath. Or maybe the way you have your gutters mounted is a little bit below the roof level compared to other vehicles.

Whatever situation you're in, let's see if this video will help you out with figuring if these are the right legs for you. So the towers themselves are made of nylon so that is a little bit more lightweight than let's say the steel towers you would see on your more traditional, let's say naked roof towers or the ones that clamp onto your roof. So this nylon again is lightweight but it's also UV resistant. So as you have this on your roof, as you have this on your gutter, it is gonna be exposed to the elements. It is going to be exposed to the sun and that's where their UV resistance comes in handy because you don't want it deteriorating underneath the sunlight.

With this being lightweight though, there is a glass reinforcement on the inside and that adds to its weight capacity as well as its durability. So the actual height measurement of this is going to be 8 1/4 inches tall. So that height is going to be from the channel of your gutter to right where your crossbar is attached. So it's not the total height but the usable height of your tower. So from there, you can then estimate from the underneath your crossbar, whether it be your Vortex crossbar or your square crossbar, that's gonna be the clearance you have from your roof to your crossbar.

So measure your own gutter mount or your own channel to see if this will work with your vehicle. Now, this is not using lock and key to secure it. What it does use is its own hex tool or hex key. It has its own special shape from Rhino-Rack and this is what is used to either tighten down or loosen the bolts holding the clamp into place. So if someone does not have this special hex tool, they won't be able to undo it.

So not the same as having your own key and your own lock keyed to or keyed to itself but it's still a form of security measure. Now the install process is really simple for these. All you need is a gutter to mount these towers to. You need the kit itself, you need your crossbars and you need some tools. So my final thoughts about these gutter mounts is that they give you a pretty decent height or clearance above your roof. So whether you have certain vehicles where you need access to the sunroof and you're worried about those really low profile bars that don't give you enough, if you have, let's say cargo or items that you are carrying that require a little bit more clearance like your skis with large bindings. Or if you have, let's say a solar panel on top of your roof and you just wanna get above that, this might be a great option for you. If you're just using a roof rack as a roof rack and you're not concerned about clearance but maybe a little bit more about looks, check out our recommended fit for your vehicle. Those are usually a little bit more low profile, look a little bit more factory like. They'll give you as much clearance but again, there's pros and cons, it does depend on you and your situation but I hope this video helped you out with that decision making. And that was a look here at our Rhino-Rack Gutter Mounted Legs which are 8 1/4 inches tall here at etrailer. My name is Evangeline and I hope this helps you out. Enjoy the journey..


Customer Reviews

Rhino-Rack Vortex Roof Rack for Rain Gutters - Aluminum - Silver - Qty 3 - RR85RE

Average Customer Rating:  4.3 out of 5 stars   (16 Customer Reviews)

This aerodynamic roof rack lets you carry gear and cargo on your vehicle. Full-length aluminum crossbars provide plenty of space for channel mount and clamp-on accessories. Installs to the rain gutters on your vehicle.

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The rubber molding easily compressed and served no purpose other than to fall into the channel and thus shred the aluminum gunnels on my expensive Kevlar canoe. I contacted Rhino rack and they were quick to dismiss my information with zero concern or questions. This is a product easily made better with modest changes to improve. Too bad customer service doesn’t exist…



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The Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero kit for the 2019 Mercedes Benz Metris Worker van (no roof rails) is a perfect fit. The 3 racks are in perfect alignment with the spacer blocks and can be removed in about 3 minutes to take the van into the car wash.

Make sure you download the specific installation instructions from the manufacturer for the proper installation of the support legs.




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Overall I like the rack. Aero bars are quiet, rubber grip strip on top is nice. Product is high quality. My only gripe is the mounting feet and it’s fit on the Mercedes Metris. Each foot is only able to utilize one bolt hole on the factory placed mounts. Using 2 per foot would be much better like in most other applications I imagine. But once it’s all assembled and installed (which is very easy) it seems fine. Height spacer blocks are perfect, bars are all on the same plane. Looks good too! etrailer also has real people working customer support who answer the phone and help you out. I highly recommend the rack and buying from etrailer!



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I think it just looks good first of all. I can carry my paddle boards and still use my one touch roof top.



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These are what it took to make my Rhino gutter mount legs fit my Rhino aero bars.
Upon ordering all the roof bars & legs for my Ford E350, it wasn't mentioned that I would be needing these adaptors. Ultimately, etrailer helped me figure out what it takes.
Seems that replacing the 3/8" bolt with the 6mm bolt that these adaptors come with might be sketchy. Although these hard plastic plates have a boss that locates them well. I used anti-seize on all fasteners.
Everything went together fine. Always happy to do business with etrailer!!



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Fit perfectly with other parts.



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Quality products. Customer support top notch!



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Exactly what I needed!



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Good fit, easy install.



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I have a 2012 Camry hybrid and haul a 180 L windsurfing board. My rack came as promised but lacked one of the bolts needed. I made one phone call and the missing bolt was on my porch in 2 days.

There's virtually no wind noise, surprising since the car is very very quiet at baseline and I expected there to be some.

My car lacks tie down or towing attachments so I got some of the loop type that clamp under the hood and trunk.

I'm very pleased with construction, fit, ease of use, and customer support. I'd buy it again.



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Rhino rack does not stand behind their product. Beware had 3 broken and they won't replace the items. The end caps don't latch. Sent several pics per request for correction and the warranty dept just stopped responding.

Buyer beware, this is not a 1 off problem, the design is flawed. Cheap plastic is supposed to latch but just twist tight under the metal and after a half dozen or so adjustments the plastic is worn off.

Don't buy these.


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