Rhino backbone system

[Dg1615]

Hey all, new to the forum and I need help. I have a 4 doorwillys with a rhino backbone system and vortex bars. The center to center distance from rear bar to front bar(3 bar system) is 55”. The problem is my tents tracks are 56” so the tent tracks aren’t long enough to span all three vortex bars and put the clamps on. Anyone have a suggestion? Thanks in advance

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[Low_Spark]

You'll want to get a longer set of rails that you can use as the mounting point for the tent, and then mount those to your load bars. I'm thinking 1x1 extruded aluminum.

 

[Dg1615]

Okay so I’m not being dumb. I thought I had my head up my ass. I’ll have to look and see if I can buy similar tracking so I can use my existing hardware. Maybe Thule or 23 zero. Thanks

 

[jim00]

I recommend superstrut, cut and paint, mount tent to the struts and struts to the roof bars. I used it for my rhino rack pioneer platform (since slots run in same direction as the tent and of course didn't align).

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Superst...Channel-Gold-Galvanized-ZB1400HS-10/100164315

 

[Dg1615]

Nice, I like it. The factory stuff doesn’t appear to be too unique but its $70.00 for two 60” chunks. Hardware is easy to find too. Thank you

 

[jim00]

Nice, I like it. The factory stuff doesn’t appear to be too unique but its $70.00 for two 60” chunks. Hardware is easy to find too. Thank you

That is for a 10 foot section, I cut it in half (with spare). Also, I didn't pay $35, I think it was $19.99. But maybe like everything else it has gone up a lot in 6 months. I am sure you can get it cheaper.

 

[Dg1615]

Thanks

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