Rhino Nautic 570 ($239*)
*Freight $10
The Rhino Nautic 570 is part of the excellent Nautic range from Rhino Racks. This version allows attachment to a wide range of bars that do not have a T-channel in the top of them. The 570 is the kit to go with when you want to load your kayak on from the side of the car. The four cradles gently support your hull while four tie down straps securely restrain your watercraft.
A large 200x75mm surface area of each pad provide great support and grip a wide variety of hull shapes. The pads are UV protected and designed to work in harsh Australian conditions.
The kit includes everything you need to strap the kayak to your crossbars and also includes an additional pair of long tie down straps to add additional restraint at the bow and stern.
The cradles attach using a universal clamp. These are secured with anti tamper fastenings which require a special tool (supplied) to remove.
180 degree rotation of cradles assist with loading the kayak from the side
Rhino Nautic 570 features
- Universal fitment
- Pads engineered to fit a variety of hulls
- Large 75mm x 200mm contact area of pads
- UV protected
- Anti-tamper fastenings
- Corrosion resistant
- Rotate to help with side loading
- Manufacturer's warranty 3 years
Compatible with these roof racks:
- Rhino Aero and Vortex
- Thule Aero and Wing
- Whispbar Wingbar and heavy duty
- Rola Sports (2005 on)
- Rhino/Thule/Prorack 32mmx20mm square bar
Fits the following racks with additional fit kit: HD-FK1 ($6.50):
- Rhino Heavy Duty
Fitting instructions
What Steve thinks......
The Rhino Nautic kayak carriers get a thumbs up from me. They are well made and well designed. I know from talking with my contacts at Rhino that they partnered up with kayak manufacturers when developing this product and as a result it ticks all the boxes.
In the roof rack world we bang on a lot about making sure your kayak is not only secured to your roof racks but also tied down at the bow and stern to vehicle tow points. This is very important and therefore I am pleased that Rhino not only promote this practice at every opportunity but also provide an additional set of tie down straps in the box so you have no excuses.
*Freight +$10