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Rhino-Rack Universal Side Loader for One Person Loading of Kayaks, Canoes, SUP Paddleboards, Surfboards, Ladders, Lumber; Fits Most Roof Racks Includes 6 Rack Adapters, Foam Pad & Quick Strap (RUSL)

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  • ADVENTURE MORE - The Rhino-Rack Universal Side Loader is incredibly useful for loading your SUP, Longboard, Kayak, Canoe, or other long gear onto your roof rack. Designed for a one-person operation, the Side Loader makes loading up a simple process.
  • EASY TO USE - Just setup your Universal Side Loader, lift one side of your load onto the Universal Side Loader, and use the loader as a pivot to load the other end onto the crossbars. Perfect for taller vehicles like SUV's, pickup trucks, and vans.
  • ONLY ONE PERSON NEEDED - If you've ever had a hard time loading your kayak, canoe, surfboard, or ladder, look no further. The Universal Side Loader couldn't be any easier to use, and only takes seconds to setup.
  • FITS POPULAR ROOF RACKS - Compatible with most elliptical and square bars roof rack styles, including Rhino-Rack (Vortex, HD, Euro), Thule (square bar, Aero, Wingbar), Prorack (Trade, P, Whispbar HD), Whispbar, & more. 6 different clamps included.
  • LOTS OF FEATURES- Quick release strap makes setup easy. Foam padding protects your vehicle and watercraft from scratches. Load stops help prevent items from sliding off the bar. Telescoping pole for height adjustment. Heavy duty storage bag included.
  • INCLUDED & SPECS - Max 132 lb. weight capacity with used with included support pole. Single pole weight capacity is 44 lbs. Retractable pole height 87" extended & 35.5" retracted. Foam pad 23.5" long. Includes 6 clamps to accommodate most crossbars.
  • 3 YEAR WARRANTY - Enjoy peace of mind with a three-year warranty against manufacturing defects, workmanship, or failure. Our products are so well built, you'll probably never need to use the warranty, so think of it as a mark of quality & peace of mind.
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Rhino Rack Universal Side Loader Rack for Kayaks/Canoes, RUSL

The Rhino-Rack Universal Side Loader is incredibly useful when loading your SUP, Longboard, Kayak, Canoe or other long gear onto your roof racks. Designed for a one person operation it is a simple process. Set up your Universal Side Loader then lift one side of your load onto the accessory using it as a pivot to load the other end onto the crossbars.

Loading your SUP, kayak, canoe, surfboard and ladders couldn't be any easier and only takes seconds. Watch our video below to see how simple it really is.

Just remember to tie down your load once it is safely on the crossbars, using our Tie Down Straps.

  • Single person use
  • Clamps to suit all popular roof racks
  • Quick Release Strap
  • Heavy Duty Storage bag is included
  • Includes support pole for loads greater than 20kg / 44lb (max 60kg / 132lb)
  • Integrated load stop prevents load from sliding off the bar
  • Padding on the underside of the clamps to protect your vehicle's roof

About Rhino-Rack

Rhino-Rack has been creating world-class roof racks since 1992. Today we’re the the proud owner of Australia’s most diverse and innovative range of roof rack products, supplying high-quality gear to all industry segments.

We’re there for the tradies.

When you need reliable gear that works as hard as you do, look no further than our massive range of Heavy Duty roof racks, ladder racks, trays, conduits and more.

We’re there for the sportsmen.

Loading your bikes, kayaks, canoes, skis and snowboards has never been easier - meaning we help you get out on the track, water or slopes quicker than ever before.

We’re there for the sun-seekers and nature lovers.

Indulge your taste for adventure with a Rhino foxwing awning, boat loader, luggage basket or fishing-rod holders. Everything the Aussie camper needs for the ultimate getaway.

We’re there for the environment.

We think nature is pretty awesome. And if we don’t take care of it, our kids and grandkids might not be able to do all the camping, biking, skiing and surfing that we do. So we’re committed to minimising our environmental impact across every aspect of the Rhino-Rack business.

Most of all, we’re there for the customer.

We’re there to offer expert advice, help you choose the perfect roof rack product, and guide you on the best way to fit it to your vehicle.

Our Story

It all began in 1992 when the very first Rhino Rack was born. Like all births, it was wonderful, inspiring, and a little bit messy. But pretty soon we realised we were onto something solid, and the next 20 years saw Rhino-Rack grow steadily, developing an extensive range of high-quality roof rack systems and accessories.

Today we have over 120 employees across our manufacturing and warehousing departments in Australia, USA and New Zealand. Thanks to our hardworking staff and loyal customer base, we’re able to export to 25 other countries, making Rhino-Rack an international brand as well as a locally grown product.

What we believe in

Our customers are our number one priority. We’re not happy unless you guys are, and we promise to deliver on the Rhino-Rack promise of quality design and affordable pricing every time.

Offering a premium product is also important to us. Everything we sell is made and tested to strict Australian standards. We also work with car manufacturers to make sure we’re completely on the ball with the latest vehicle trends, and tailoring Rhino-Rack products to make sure they’re the very best on the current market.

Rhino-Rack is strongly committed to the protection of the environment, and we work hard to minimise our environmental impact right across the board - from design, right through to manufacture and distribution. Our environmental protection goals include preventing pollution, ensuring our site operations don’t endanger health or safety, and constantly looking for ways to reduce our environmental impact even further.

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The Rhino-Rack Universal Side Loader is incredibly useful for loading your SUP, Longboard, Kayak, Canoe, or other long gear onto your roof rack. Designed for a one-person operation, the Side Loader makes loading up a simple process. Just setup your Universal Side Loader, lift one side of your load onto the Universal Side Loader, and use the loader as a pivot to load the other end onto the crossbars. Perfect for taller vehicles like SUV's, pickup trucks, and vans. The Universal Side Loader couldn't be any easier to use, and only takes seconds to setup. Watch the video to see how simple it is! Compatible with most elliptical and square bars roof rack styles. Quick release strap makes setup easy. Foam padding protects your vehicle and watercraft from scratches. Load stops help prevent items from sliding off the bar. Telescoping pole for height adjustment. Heavy duty storage bag included. Max 132 lb. weight capacity with used with included support pole. Single pole weight capacity is 44 lbs. Retractable pole height 87" extended & 35.5" retracted. Foam pad 23.5" long. Includes 6 clamps to accommodate most crossbars. Enjoy peace of mind with a three-year warranty against manufacturing defects or workmanship.

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3.7 out of 5 stars
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Customers like the ease of use and loading of the outdoor recreation product. They mention it assembles easily and makes it easier to kayak by yourself. However, some dislike the support pole and have mixed opinions on the build quality, functionality, and fit.

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8 customers mention "Ease of use"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the product easy to use. They mention it assembles easily, is well-built, and fits well. Some also appreciate the simple functionality and say it's a great helper to kayak by yourself.

"I'm so pleased with this simple, not so expensive, solution to car topping my kayak. I got a Perception Conduit 13 and it weighs about 51 pounds...." Read more

"I got this to make solo kayaking a bit easier. The bar feels heavy and well made, the vertical support not so much...." Read more

"Easy to install and use! I am a female and cannot load my 78# fishing kayak in my roof solo, until I found this!!!..." Read more

"I have not used it yet, but it assembles easily, seems well built, fits well on my existing rack, and should work just fine...." Read more

7 customers mention "Ease of loading"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the product easy to load. They mention it makes loading a kayak by yourself easier. Some also say the rack makes it very easy to get the kayak on the truck.

"...There is very little margin for error.The rack makes it very easy to get the kayak on the truck but I will always be very nervous when..." Read more

"...Made loading and unloading my kayak much easier." Read more

"...Unload the kayak is even easier! But there is a small issue work along with my Yakima Jaylow rack. the base of the jaylow did not clear this loader...." Read more

"Definitely makes loading a kayak by yourself easier. However, I have an average size fishing kayak that isn't really wide...." Read more

24 customers mention "Build quality"14 positive10 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the build quality of the product. Some mention it's sturdy and holds the weight fine, while others say the support pole is pretty flimsy, breaks after first use, and is poorly made.

"...40 pounds and with the support rod I feel confident that it could easily hold the weight...." Read more

"...so when loading on to the extended crossbar, it rocks and has to be held steady to get it on there and loaded...." Read more

"...All-in-all, the Rhino Side Loader is solid and fairly strong and would be a great helper when loading a single boat, especially by yourself...." Read more

"...The other is solid and should not buckle under the weight of our kayak...." Read more

20 customers mention "Functionality"13 positive7 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the functionality of the product. Some mention it works great and helps a lot, while others say it doesn't work with most kayak racks.

"...This side loader is wonderful and works as advertised...." Read more

"...some of them wont screw or wont disarm etc Could not use it It did not work" Read more

"...to the crossbar on the truck is very heavy duty and works great with my Thule bars...." Read more

"...Held the weight fine, no bending, no bending or slipping. Aluminum assist pole worked fine...." Read more

10 customers mention "Fit"6 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the fit of the product. Some mention it fits great, while others say it doesn't fit properly and is not compatible with their kayak racks.

"...clipped on the rails with a little fancy ingenuity and it had a nice snug fit...." Read more

"It works great with our 16' canoe, but is not compatible with our Kayak racks.. The kayak racks interfere with the Rhino Rack bar, so you can't get..." Read more

"...The hooks that grab onto the crossbar fit reasonably well given that mine are factory rails and the hooks were not designed specifically to fit those..." Read more

"...is designed to fit my whisp bar, with the whisp bar mounting it doesn't fit properly, I have to keep a constant one directional pressure to keep..." Read more

5 customers mention "Support pole"0 positive5 negative

Customers have negative opinions about the support pole. They mention it's a little wonky, strips, and is useless.

"...As others have mentioned, the pole is a little wonky and probably the weakest link in the system...." Read more

"...Tighten it too much, pole strips and is useless. There is very little margin for error...." Read more

"I too had issues with the support pole. One of the sections would not lock (bottom sections for me)...." Read more

"...The support arm failed (very cheap and flimsy) 80 lb kayak (5th gen 4Runner) My advice is just put a rug over the back of your suv and slide the..." Read more

3 customers mention "Lockability"0 positive3 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the lockability of the outdoor recreation product. They mention that one of the sections wouldn't lock, the locking mechanism stripped, and the support pole is poorly made.

"...The lower portion of the pole spins freely. No lock. Rhino Rack wants you to pay the shipping charges for a replacement. No thanks...." Read more

"I too had issues with the support pole. One of the sections would not lock (bottom sections for me)...." Read more

"...First time out of the box the locking mechanism stripped which deemed the whole thing useless. Ended up returning." Read more

Great helper to kayak by yourself
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Great helper to kayak by yourself
This loader assit does do the job and I can load my 70lb kayak all by myself less than 3 minutes. Unload the kayak is even easier! But there is a small issue work along with my Yakima Jaylow rack. the base of the jaylow did not clear this loader. I have to push the jaylow all the way to have it hookup thigh. But it does still work.
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Kmg
5.0 out of 5 stars Solid and sturdy but unable to use with my setup
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2023
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I am unable to use the Load Assist because it didn't work with my particular J Bar Set Up. It could be used if I change configuration to saddles or roof rack with no cradles at all. I can say the product was sturdy when attached to my 2017 Rogue. My Kayak is 40 pounds and with the support rod I feel confident that it could easily hold the weight. The Seller made the return process very simple and refunded me in a timely manner.
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A. Harrison
4.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't really work for loading two kayaks on rack.
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2019
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We have a 2019 Equinox with stock roof rack cross rails that mount to the factory pads. We load two 12ft WS Pungos. I was able to get the Side Loader Rack clipped on the rails with a little fancy ingenuity and it had a nice snug fit. However, the real problem is that I use a Thule 830 Stacker and it cannot mount to the rails with the loader attached, nor can the loader attach when the stacker is mounted. I tried every possible method I could think of - because when you're loading two boats you cannot just add the stacker AFTER you have the boats on the roof - it's just don't work. However, loading just one boat it's manageable - but a real pain. I also use INNO INA451 Cradles when I use the Thule Stacker which also adds to the incompatibility with the Rhino Side Loader Rack . . . although they could be added to the rails after a boat is up top, but it's not feasible.

All-in-all, the Rhino Side Loader is solid and fairly strong and would be a great helper when loading a single boat, especially by yourself. As others have mentioned, the pole is a little wonky and probably the weakest link in the system. But with a little care it's functional and not really even necessary when loading lighter boats under 45 pounds.
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Crenon Olivier
3.0 out of 5 stars It helps but...
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2024
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It helps but if you are alone, that is not so easy
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karwask
5.0 out of 5 stars Love The Simple Functionality. Able to Load and Unload My 51 Pound Kayak on My Own!
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2015
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I'm so pleased with this simple, not so expensive, solution to car topping my kayak. I got a Perception Conduit 13 and it weighs about 51 pounds. So heavy and a bit unwieldy for one person. This side loader is wonderful and works as advertised. The cross bar that extends outward hooked onto my 2006 Subaru Outback factory rails crossbar is the primary item that holds the weight of the kayak. Nevertheless, it's really good to have the vertical pole as a secondary support. I have had it happen that I was a bit careless about placing and tightening the pole as well as I could have and it fell while I was loading the kayak. Turned out OK as the extension of the crossbar was able to hold the weight. Word of caution: my kayak is very narrow at the ends, the bottom is not flat at those spots so when loading on to the extended crossbar, it rocks and has to be held steady to get it on there and loaded. I have had it happen that it rubs against the side of the car when loading or unloading and I scratched the finish. This is easily solved by just placing a towel on the side of the car, towards the rear when loading and unloading. Lastly, I appreciate some of the quality extras. the bag is handy to have as it keeps the various parts safely tucked away to prevent damage to the inside of the car. The crossbar is padded with a sleeve of some kind of woven nylon do when the kayak rests on it, it has something to grab onto it a bit and prevents needlessly scratching it. The hooks that grab onto the crossbar fit reasonably well given that mine are factory rails and the hooks were not designed specifically to fit those. And, if you didn't catch the detail, the kayak is 13 feet long. Very pleased. So happy I have it worked out that I can load and unload my kayak on my own without help.
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Richard
1.0 out of 5 stars Be careful of the support pole.
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2014
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I used this to put my ~65lb / 12ft Hobie Mirage Outback on the shell of my Toyota Tacoma.
The bar that attaches to the crossbar on the truck is very heavy duty and works great with my Thule bars.
The adjustable pole is about the cheapest adjustable aluminum pole I've ever used. Both twist-lock mechanisms on my extendable painter's pole and my Leki trekking poles are 10 times more durable. This pole stripped on the second use and I had to exchange the rack for another. I was very careful not to overtighten but it stripped anyway.
Don't tighten it enough, kayak falls to the ground. Tighten it too much, pole strips and is useless. There is very little margin for error.
The rack makes it very easy to get the kayak on the truck but I will always be very nervous when tightening the pole.
I'd rather they added $10 to the price and included a quality support pole.

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The replacement from Amazon arrived. The lower portion of the pole spins freely. No lock. Rhino Rack wants you to pay the shipping charges for a replacement. No thanks. I've wasted enough time and money on this zero-quality-control company.
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Gabor Veres
4.0 out of 5 stars Functional Kayak Loader with a Flaw as mentioned by others.
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2021
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I too had issues with the support pole. One of the sections would not lock (bottom sections for me). Amazon did provide a credit so I could buy my own support pole and salvage the product which works very well outside of this one flaw. After I started looking at the pole, figured I would try to put some self tapping screws in the bottom section to keep it in the extended position and use the top section to adjust to the needed height based on where I am loading. Have to say that seems to work great for now. I would imagine anyone could do this if only one of the mechanisms works. The other is solid and should not buckle under the weight of our kayak. Agree with others that say they should increase the price and put a more sturdy support pole.
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DB
5.0 out of 5 stars Makes it easier with heavy kayak.
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2019
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Ive read some negative reviews of this product. So I was a little concerned about how it would perform. Mainly heard bad things about the assist pole.

Finally used it a few times. I have zero complaints. I have a 89 pound Jackson Mayfly. Held the weight fine, no bending, no bending or slipping. Aluminum assist pole worked fine.

Made loading and unloading my kayak much easier.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Does not work with most kayak racks
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2021
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We liked the concept, but it doesn’t work with a rack that extends outside the bar (such as those which clamp on to the bar with screws on either side.) After I ordered and discovered the limitation, I looked for this advice in the product information, but could not find it. It appears to work with no rack or a rack which mounts through the bar.
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Susie
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for 1 person, does the job!!
Reviewed in Canada on January 4, 2023
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Great idea, sturdy and does the job well. Once you have a system down, (placement of watercraft per vehicle and lift assist, etc) it works great, even for 1 person. I'm a woman (not overly strong) and can do it myself. Our Hobie kayak is over 85 lbs and has no problem supporting it! Compact enough so you can take it anywhere, has a case too! Adjustable so you can park just about anywhere and still use this handy gadget!! Highly recommended!!
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Neil
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to use.
Reviewed in Australia on July 20, 2024
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Worth every cent so that I can manage my kayak by myself.
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Stan
4.0 out of 5 stars Works great
Reviewed in Canada on June 23, 2019
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This product makes it possible for me to load and unload my 56 lbs kayak onto my SUV by myself which would not be possible otherwise. If your lucky enough to park beside a walkway or handicapped spot to get lots of extra room is nice but can be done in a regular spot with cars on either side, I just don't pull in all the way until i get unloaded to give me some extra room. I took one star off only because it does not fit past the cheap J-hooks i bought off amazon that i installed on my expensive aerobars (don't ask me i don't always think things through.) so i had to install the j-hooks closer to the center of the car which makes it more difficult loading and unloading than if it were closer to the edge as depicted in videos or pictures for this. I will probably eventually invest in some better J-hooks in the future but will be looking to make sure this will fit with the new j-hooks as this is indispensable.
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JLicharson
3.0 out of 5 stars Good quality mfg, but design lacks
Reviewed in Canada on October 6, 2023
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Got this because I started having problems lifting my kayak up to the rack.
If I were to buy one again, I would get a better design. (i.e., one that cantilevers the kayak up like a fellow kayaker got.)
This design works, but it is cumbersome to carry, set up and use.
Quality of materials and manufacture is highest.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I use it in conjunction with my Yakima J-Low racks and it works great. The Rhino Rack is ready to use straight ...
Reviewed in Canada on August 28, 2014
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I bought a kayak recently and I was discouraged about being able to load it and unload it from the roof of my SUV by myself. I am a fit woman, but I just didn't have the upper body strength to do it without risking damage to my vehicle (or me). The Rhino Rack is a very simple tool that makes loading and unloading possible for a single person. It basically provides a support on one end of your boat instead of having a second person so that you can lever it into position (a step stool also helps if your vehicle is tall). I use it in conjunction with my Yakima J-Low racks and it works great. The Rhino Rack is ready to use straight out of the box and it arrived in a couple of days. Great device.
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