RHINO-RACK RTLB4 Short Gutter Mount Backbone Instruction Manual
- June 12, 2024
- RHINO RACK
Table of Contents
RHINO-RACK RTLB4 Short Gutter Mount Backbone
Important
- Check the Rhino-Rack website to ensure you have the latest issue of these instructions.
- Please refer to your fitting instruction to ensure that the roof racks are installed in the correct locations.
- Check the contents of kit before commencing fitment and report any discrepancies.
- Place these instructions in the vehicle’s glove box after installation is complete.
- These instructions must be followed for the warranty to be upheld.
Fit Time: 30 min
Carrying Capacity
Check the website and the vehicle owners hand book for your vehicle
manufacturer’s maximum carrying capacity. Load must be evenly distributed over
the system.
Cargo Load Limit
Total permissible weight allowed on top, and attached to roof racks whilst the
vehicle is in motion.
System Weight
Total weight of the roof rack system. (e.g. Crossbars, Backbone, Platform)
Max System Load Capacity
Please ensure you use the vehicle manufacturer’s maximum roof allowance if it
is lower than the figure listed in the fitting chart/ supplement
Vehicle Manufacturer’s Load Limit
The total permissible weight attached to the roof of the car. This is
inclusive of the weight of the roof rack system.
Warning
- Check part number or kit is correct for use with your vehicle.
- Do not attempt to fit the rack system to your vehicle unless you fully understand these fitting instructions. Please direct any questions regarding fitting to the dealer from where the roof racks were purchased.
- Off-road conditions can be much more rigorous. Extreme care must be taken on any driven path that does not contain a surface protection layer (tar/bitumen).
- Roof racks must be removed when the vehicle is put through an automatic car wash.
- With utility vehicles, the cabin and the canopy move independently. Roof racks and vehicles can be damaged if the item transported is rigidly fixed at points on both the cabin and canopy. Instead, rigidly fixed to either the cabin roof racks or the canopy roof racks.
- Always ensure you fasten your load securely.
- Use only non-stretch fastening ropes or straps to attach cargo to your load.
In-service maintenance checks
- All bolt connections should be checked after driving a short distance when you first install your roof racks.
- All bolted connections should be checked again at regular intervals (weekly is recommended, depending on road conditions, usage, loads, and distances traveled).
- All bolted connections should be checked each time they are re-fitted.
- Off-road conditions are more rigorous. Check all bolted connections and your load more regularly.
- Ensure that your vehicle manufacturer’s GVM and gross axle weights are not exceeded (refer to vehicle owner’s manual).
Torque Settings
Unless stated otherwise in these instructions, all fasteners should be set to
the following torque settings:
- M6: 4-5Nm (3-4lbs/ft),
- M8: 8-10Nm (6-7.5lbs/ft)
- M10: 16-18Nm (12-13lbs/ft).
Note for Dealers and Fitters
It is your responsibility to ensure these fitting instructions are given to
the end-user or client. These instructions remain the property of Rhino-Rack
Australia Pty. Ltd. and may not be used or changed for any other purpose than
intended.
Parts List
Specified Vehicle Strap
Tools Required:
- T1 – 13mm Socket Wrench
- T2 – Tape Measure
Note:
- For the 4XXXX series Pioneer Platforms, an additional kit SUB0836 is required. (Refer to Step 4, pg.5)
- The item I is only required for 5XXXX series Pioneer Platforms.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
References
- Make Space For Adventure | Rhino-Rack CA
- Make Space For Adventure | Rhino-Rack US
- Rhino-Rack | Make Space For Adventure | Rhino-Rack AU
- Make Space For Adventure | Rhino-Rack US
- Roof Racks for Cars, SUVs, Trucks | Rhino-Rack USA | Rhino-Rack US