Rhino-Rack® - Backbone Mounting System

37 reviews|Item # sp21044
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Features

  • Designed to increase your vehicle’s load capacity
  • Creates extra space to carry your gear on the roof
  • Keeps whatever in stow secure during transport
  • Allows to free up space inside your vehicle
  • Made from superior grade tubing for impeccable strength
  • Durable construction can withstand the toughest conditions
  • Warranty: 5-Years

Product Details

Backbone Mounting System by Rhino-Rack®. The Rhino-Rack Backbone is a mounting system for your vehicle. Connecting to your vehicle's roof via bases on each side, it allows for a Rhino-Rack Pioneer System to be fitted on top.

Installation

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When heading out on a camping trip, backcountry excursion, or anywhere in between, outfit your prized possession with a stylish and rugged roof rack that will let you take everything you need for whatever the adventure calls for. Designed to deliver exceptional stability, versatility and ease of installation, this is hands down what the doctor ordered for your short or long road trip. Use the muscle of this tough rack made from high tensile tubing to be strong enough to carry all your gear. By providing unmatched durability, this top-notch rack is sure to stand the test of the time.

Pick out yourself a rock solid and reliable roof rack that will maximize your vehicle’s above roof cargo load capacity and free up space for your buddies or valuable things by allowing to secure all that stuff outside of your vehicle. With this rack, it’s easy squeezy lemon peasy to take all you want without making your vehicle’s claustrophobic. It will keep what’s in stow positioned right, preventing load shifting. So, your gear will stay safe and sound during transport, resting on your roof until you need them. This convenient rack provides easy access to the top of your automobile’s roof which makes loading and unloading a snap – just stow it up and get go.

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Reviews

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1-10 of 37 Reviews
4 of 5
One Screw Faulty
When trying to put it together I realized there was one screw that had messed up threads resulting in not being able to use it. As this was purchased in the off-season, it took quite a while before I noticed it. My bad for waiting so long to contact the company. It still is frustrating when you pay for something and one little screw sets you back. Otherwise, it seems like it would have been perfect.
Posted by Customer / February 25, 20252008 Scion xB
4 of 5
Great Rack, but Wind Whistle
This one is great, and holds my kayak nicely. I already had the headliner out so installation was straightforward, but I wouldn't call it simple. Bolts were plenty long and had to be cut off to get the headliner back in. I like the way the rails attach to the track -- very easy but still sturdy. And when I take the rack off and put the caps over the mounting pedestals, you hardly notice there's anything there. Only problem is that it whistles badly -- possibly due to the ramp shape of the roof just in front of the forward rail of the rack. I covered the end caps on the rails, and that was not the problem. I'll cover the bottom track of that forward rail to solve it.
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Posted by Tony (Gardnerville, NV) / July 11, 20211989 Chevy Suburban
4 of 5
Great Product
I would give this 5 stars, but the only problem I had was that the bars made a howling noise at certain speeds. There are ways to mitigate and it's more of an inconvenience than an issue.
Posted by Customer / September 10, 20202018 Kia Sportage
5 of 5
Doing Good.
Very trustworthy, even with a kayak strpped to it. Only complaint is when it has nothing on tge rails, there's a light whistle.
Posted by Raven (Saint Clair, MO) / September 09, 20202019 Ford Escape
5 of 5
Doing Good
Got it a bit ago because it came in right on time, but didn't put it on my car until recently. Didn't take long at all to put up and strapped a kayak to it that night. Was able to drive around with it up there with no worries. Only complaint is that when nothings strapped to the rails, there is a light whistle you hear when driving around but oh well I'm just happy to have rails that are trustworthy.
Posted by Raven (Saint Clair, MO) / September 09, 20202019 Ford Escape
1 of 5
This Is a Joke
Reviews have to be reviewed by CARiD before posted. Such a scam.
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Posted by Gino (Saint Johns, MI) / August 12, 20202017 Ford Fusion
5 of 5
Awesome
I originally ordered an Amazon special trying to save money and be cheap, turned out to be junk, ordered this roof rack a few weeks ago, finally installed in on my 2013 Chevy Cruze, really solid, doesn't move at all. I really like it, installation was fairly easy, highly recommend if you want something solid.
Posted by Customer / June 08, 20202013 Chevy Cruze
5 of 5
Awesome Racks
Great detailing & easy to put together & were installed in seconds.
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Posted by Hannah (Hanover, PA) / March 20, 20202015 Hyundai Tucson
5 of 5
Awsesome
Perfect fit for my 2018 F150. Matched up to same height as the rear racks. Easy to install.
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Posted by Roger (Sugar Grove, IL) / May 12, 20192015 Ford F-150
4 of 5
Rack System
Looks great.
Posted by Jamar (Chesapeake, VA) / December 27, 20182011 Ram 1500