Front Runner Slimline II Rack vs Rhino-Rack Vortex RLT600
Our call: Front Runner Slimline II Rack (RigScore 87 vs 80) — but the weight line below can flip it for your rack.
★ Our pick
Front Runner · Roof rack
Slimline II Rack
the modular flat-rack benchmark
87RigScore
Weight52 lbs
Street price$1,200
Rhino-Rack · Roof rack
Vortex RLT600
strong crossbar base for softshells
80RigScore
Weight18 lbs
Street price$600
| Spec line | Front Runner Slimline II Rack | Rhino-Rack Vortex RLT600 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Roof rack | Roof rack |
| Weight | 52 lbs (varies by vehicle kit (~45–60 lbs)) | 18 lbs (crossbar pair (~15–20 lbs)) |
| Sleeps | — | — |
| Street price | $1,200 | $600 |
| Roof-load relevance | Sets the rating everything else lives under | Sets the rating everything else lives under |
| RigScore | 87/100 | 80/100 |
| Best for | the modular flat-rack benchmark | strong crossbar base for softshells |
The verdict
Buy the Front Runner Slimline II Rack if you want the better overall package — it leads the RigScore 87 to 80 and is the stronger fit for the modular flat-rack benchmark.
Buy the Rhino-Rack Vortex RLT600 if its strengths match your build — it’s made for strong crossbar base for softshells. Price is the other axis: $600 vs $1,200 at typical street pricing. Both spec plates live on their gear database pages.