After installing a Rhino-Rack Vortex roof rack our customer was hearing a loud whistling sound anytime he went over 30km/hr. Because of the aerodynamic design, this roof rack should be very quiet even when you reach higher speeds. There are a few common fixes for this issue:

1. Ensure that all your measuring strips are inserted on both sides of the underside of the bars. This is an important step and if skipped it will cause the rack to be noisy.
    
2. There is a rubber strip that also must be inserted on the top side of the bar. If you can't locate the strips when first opening your Rhino-Rack roof rack components be sure to take the crossbars and give them a good shake. The strips are generally packed inside the bar for safe keeping and will slide out with a little effort. If you need a replacement rubber strip they can be found in our crossbar replacement parts section under part# M626.
    
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 What are the differences between the Reese Pin Boxes?

Pin Boxes reduce the jarring and street of towing while protecting your truck and fifth wheel trailer. 
Reese designed three different Pin Box types: 

ELITE AIRBORNE / SIDEWINDER DELIVERS THE SMOOTHEST RIDE Provides all the benefits of both the 5th Airborne air-ride pin box and the Sidewinder pin box Enhances maneuverability and comfort Takes the worry and discomfort out of travelling with a fifth wheel trailer Durable, lasting design combines attractive look with optimal function Limited lifetime warranty

I have a pair of skis with extra tall bindings and need an additional 1" of clearance from the vehicle roof to use my 576 ski/snowboard carrier from Rhino-Rack. Is there an adapter to add clearance to my snowboard rack?

I'm looking to purchase a Rhino Rack cargo box to haul all of our winter camping gear, but I'd also like to use it to carry my skis. Are Rhino boxes long enough to do that?

The overall length of each of the cargo box models varies, but all of the Rhino boxes will allow enough room for several pairs of skis or snowboards. The shortest length box is at 75.5" and the longest at 85" - we'd recommend measuring your skis first to help select the correct length of box you need and ensure a proper fit. In addition to carrying your skis you'll also be able carry the rest of your gear in the cargo box (poles, goggles, boots, jacket, helmet, gloves etc) leaving plenty of room in your vehicle and hopefully keeping it dry when you're heading back! 

Our customers asked us: I have a 2016 Subaru Impreza and want the HD style bars but only Euro and Vortex bars show as options. What are HD bars for and why don't I see a listing?

Our Answer: HD bars are only available for certain applications (vans, trucks and SUVs) because they're meant for heavy duty commercial use. The bars have built in C-channels which allows for mounting of Rhino Rack heavy duty contractor grade accessories and carriers. Ladders, shovels, conduit and lumber would be some of the common loads seen on top of HD bars. These bars do not have a higher weight capacity than the Vortex or Euro style bars, but because of the design they would not be suited to your vehicle application.
 

We'd like to recommend visiting our Rhino Rack fit guide lookup to see the specific styles of bars and part # options for your vehicle.