Interesting discussion as I think the factory bars are horribly tall, having seen a new D5 with them last week.

I don't put anything up top unless needed for ski trips, as I hate the wind noise with any rack and I'm not looking to make a statement with a Land Rover. No rack is my MO, except for the weekend needed.

 

Although the Rhinos are very quiet, I do not leave on except for the yaks. I take them off because I cannot go through washes with them on (yes, I know kind of silly).

 

Yeah, they might be a bust. But they also might not.

I figure for the money I'd give it a try. If they're weak I'll return.

For me they're light duty and part time anyway until I get the Slimline rack.

 

You're right - give them a try. If they work - you saved good money.

 

 

Thule makes most of the European OEM racks. If you look at the OEM they look just like theses Edge bars. I have used on other cars but not the D5. Not low profile and a little noisier than the Rhinos. Thule makes excellent stuff. However, I think I have been converted to RhinoRack - as long as they have the same mount/rack that Thule would have.

Also, for the $395, the Rhinos come with locks.

 

So I got these on the 3rd and test fit yesterday. The "feet" that attach to the rail fit really well and just like factory.

The reason they appear to fit strangely is because the bars are adjustable and the plastic end caps override the bar to allow for this. I plan on trimming the caps to the appropriate length now that I have it sorted.

I'd still consider these light duty (stated rating is 150lbs, but I won't be testing that) but for less than half the cost of OEM I'll take it.

 

Great - hope they work out.
Had the Rhino's up on the interstate last night - no noise.

 

Bringing this one back to life. Has anyone installed the Thule Aeroblade Edge?

https://www.thule.com/en-us/us/roof-...5dr-suv-_-hJkX