Rhino Rack Vortex Stealth Bar

Installation has never been easier or more solid. I like how it looks on my VW Tiguan 2019 SE.

John Castaneda

| Apr 16, 2021

They are a good build, but there is no clear information on the size. I measured the gap between my roof rails and bought a size that would work. The card did not fit, as one might expect. It seems as though the size listed is the size of the metal bar itself, without the end pieces that will add about 5 inches to the overall size. This is why I had to return it and order a smaller size.

Hopefully using this size chart will prevent future buyers from making the same mistake.

Linda Chang

| Feb 04, 2021

I beg your pardon, but this is the worst product I have ever purchased. Anyone who asks me about Rhino Rack products will receive a negative response. As a matter of fact, it should be considered NEGATIVE. My assembly encountered one of the most horribly difficult processes that I've ever seen. This vehicle rack is not provided with enough guidance for assembly, nor is it provided with enough vehicle mounting hardware The companies don't provide any measurements for their products, so you have to adjust an already-customized product I had a difficult time assembling the product. It is not possible to simply "nudge" the rubber strips into place. The sheets are extraordinarily finicky and won't press down, so when you try to get one strip to lay flat, it takes you 15 minutes. Razor blades make up the hooks that attach to the bolt inside the crossbar, making it possible to tether it to your railings. A heavy pair of gloves will keep you from bleeding. If you want to properly install these (without the cheap plastic brackets), you'll have to measure and cut stupid rubber strips to make sure the rack fits properly without any gaps in the stealth bar, because if there are gaps, you'll hear loud whistling whenever you travel. I cannot adequately express my annoyance and misery at having to deal with this product. It is not often I have difficulty assembling a product, but Rhino Rack's products really forced my hand. you'll be lucky and your product will fit perfectly, but (despite matching my vehicle to the product) I had an experience that was horrific, and I would like to attribute that to the god of the impossibility. As a result of inadequate specifications, I had to make countless readjustments and agonizing tweaks to get the crossbars and ski rack to fit My time and effort were wasted mounting this useless junk, which I would have thrown away if I had not spent so much time and effort on it. My lifelong commitment to rhino racks has ended. I will never buy rhino racks again. Go with Thule or Yakima or just freaking tie-down. A downturn. It's impossible to improve on this product. Anything will do just fine.

Emory Carey

| Nov 16, 2020