Rhino-Rack warranty for bike & roof racks
The short version
Rhino-Rack doesn't cover everything, but keeps crossbar systems (euro, heavy duty, reconn, vortex, sportz) and roof racks, platforms and other products covered for life. That full coverage is the same as most of the 6 brands we compared, which typically cover nothing in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From Rhino-Rack's published warranty, checked October 2026.
What's covered
Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
Purchase5 yrs10 yrs+Full: NonePartial: to lifetime
- Partial coverageCrossbar systems (Euro, Heavy Duty, Reconn, Vortex, Sportz)Lifetime
- Partial coverageRoof racks, platforms and other products5 years
- Partial coverageSteel products and parts3 years
- Partial coverageFabric, locks and electrical parts1 year
Good to know before you buy
- Covers the original buyer only. Keep your original receipt; claims without it are not processed.
- Buy from Rhino-Rack or an authorized US seller; other sellers' products may be refused.
- Damage from fitting the rack to the wrong vehicle or not following the fitting instructions is not covered.
- You pay to send the product back to where you bought it.
How other brands compare for bike & roof racks
- 1. Allen Sports45/100 · Full: None
- 2. Curt45/100 · Full: None
- 4. Saris45/100 · Full: None
- 5. Thule45/100 · Full: None
- 6. Yakima45/100 · Full: None
Where you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for bike & roof racks.
- BackcountryOversized and freight items (bikes, kayaks, surfboards, car racks, indoor bikes)90 days from delivery
- BJ's Wholesale ClubE-bikes and e-scooters90 days
- Camping WorldMost items90 days
- REIMost items90 days
- WalmartMost items90 days
- ScheelsMidwest and Mountain West storesMost items90 days
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- Bass Pro ShopsSome bikes60 days
- Cabela'sBikes60 days
- Sun & Ski SportsTexas and Southeast storesBikes and other oversized items30 days
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for bike & roof racks where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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