Install - Rhino-Rack Vortex RLT600 Roof Rack

Close to 4" of rain on Friday. Still no leaks.

 

I've had that same system for about 5 years or so. love it.

 

Just removed the rack for winter. Here's how it is with the caps over the mounts.

 

What is the expected life of the silicone sealant and butyl pads? I'm contemplating the tracks but am wondering how long (if ever) before you would have to re-seal them?

 

Lifetime I would imagine. It's riveted in place so removing the tracks would be a chore. Nothing in the instructions that indicated resealing.

 

Had butyl tape/pads on a previous truck cap. Was on my truck for 11 years and when I removed the cap, the butyl was still flexible.

 

Thanks. I like the idea of having a track I can mount towers on anywhere and then just take them off when not in use. Would be even better if there was some sort of cover that could cover the tracks when there's no towers or other accessories mounted in them.

 

I also added a dab of silicone to the top of each rivet and bolt.

 

Safe to say other track-mount feet will work with these rails? I've got some Thule bars and Thule Podium feet...looks like the Thule 3101 fit kit might marry these up well.

 

I don't know. The mounts used square nuts that slid into the track. Tightened into position with bolts though the mounts.