{"product_id":"rola-rbu-roof-rack-end-support-single-rail-extreme","title":"Rola Rail Extreme RBU Roof Rack End Support (Single)","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Rola 59976 is a single RBU Series end support for the Rail Extreme roof rack system. It clamps to your vehicle's raised side rails and holds the cross bar in place. Anodized aluminum, quiet at speed, and easy to set with the built-in measuring system. Buy it as a replacement or to build out a modular rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rola 59976 is a single RBU Series end support, one of the mounting feet that ties a Rola Rail Extreme cross bar to your vehicle's roof. RBU stands for Rail Bar Universal, and it's the style built for vehicles that already have raised factory side rails running front to back. The support wraps the rail, and the cross bar drops into it. That's the piece that carries the load down to the roof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're a boater, you already know the roof is where half your gear rides. The kayak. The paddleboards. A rooftop cargo box packed with life jackets, dry bags, and the cooler that never fits in the trunk. A solid rack is how all of that gets to the launch without rattling loose on the highway. The Rola Rail Extreme system is built for exactly that kind of hauling, and the RBU end support is what anchors it to the car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink about a normal weekend. You load the kayak Friday night, drive an hour to the ramp Saturday morning, then do it again Sunday. That's a lot of highway miles with weight riding overhead. The end support is the part taking that side load and the wind, over and over, trip after trip. So it isn't a place to skimp. A worn or mismatched support lets the bar shift, and a bar that shifts is how you end up hearing a rattle you can't find. Get the right RBU part on there and the whole rack just settles in and does its job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe build is anodized aluminum alloy, so it's strong without adding a lot of dead weight up top. The finish is black, which sits cleanly against most factory rails instead of standing out. Rola runs a rubber buffer strip through the system to keep things quiet, so you're not listening to wind roar or a low drone every time you get above 50. And the cross bars use a universal T-channel slot, which is what lets you bolt on Rola's channel-mount carriers for kayaks, bikes, skis, or a cargo basket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstall is the part people worry about, and Rola made it about as painless as a roof rack gets. There's an integrated under-cover slider and a built-in measuring system, so you set the supports to the right spacing using the marks on the bar. No tape measure, no guessing, no crawling around the driveway three times. You slide the supports on, line them up, and lock them down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow, the honest part. This is a single end support, not a complete rack. A full setup needs the cross bars plus the matching supports for each end. So most folks buy this one of two ways. Either you're replacing a support that got damaged or lost, and you want the exact RBU part to match what's already up there. Or you're building out a Rola Rail Extreme setup piece by piece, mixing the right bar length with the right support style for your specific vehicle. The modular design is the whole point. You buy the parts that fit your roof instead of a one-size-fits-nobody kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing worth saying plainly: the RBU style is for raised side rails. If your roof has flush or fixed points instead of raised rails you can grab a hand under, you'll want a different support style from the Rail Extreme line. Match the support to what's actually on your roof and the install goes smooth. Get that wrong and nothing lines up. When in doubt, tell us your year, make, and model, and we'll point you at the right combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone hauling a boat's worth of gear to the water on a regular basis, a rack you trust is worth every penny. The Rola RBU end support is a quiet, tough, no-drama piece of that puzzle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRBU (Rail Bar Universal) end support, sized for vehicles with raised factory side rails\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnodized aluminum alloy construction for high strength without a lot of added roof weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlack anodized finish that blends against most factory rails\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorks with the universal T-channel cross bars for Rola channel-mount carriers and accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRubber buffer strip in the system cuts wind noise and drag at highway speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrated under-cover slider and measuring system for quick, tape-free spacing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSold as a single end support, ideal as an exact replacement or for building a rack piece by piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePart of the modular Rola Rail Extreme system, mix bar lengths and support styles to fit most vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Rola reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat exactly is the Rola 59976?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's a single RBU Series end support, one of the mounting feet for the Rola Rail Extreme roof rack system. It clamps to a raised side rail and holds the cross bar. It is a component, not a complete rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes one end support make a complete roof rack?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. A working setup needs cross bars plus a support at each end. Buy this single support as a replacement or to build out a modular Rail Extreme rack part by part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat vehicles does the RBU series fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe RBU (Rail Bar Universal) style is made for vehicles that have raised side rails running front to back along the roof. If your roof has raised rails you can reach a hand under, this is the right style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill it work with flush or fixed-point roofs?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. The RBU support is specifically for raised side rails. If your roof has flush rails or fixed mounting points, you'll want a different support style from the Rola Rail Extreme line. Match the support to your roof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat's it made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAnodized aluminum alloy in a black finish. It's built for strength while keeping the added roof weight down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat can I carry on a Rola Rail Extreme rack?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe cross bars use a universal T-channel slot, so you can mount Rola channel carriers for kayaks, paddleboards, bikes, skis, or a cargo basket. It's a common way for boaters to get gear to the launch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs it noisy at highway speed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Rail Extreme system runs a rubber buffer strip to cut wind noise and drag, so it stays quiet at speed compared to a bare bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow hard is the install?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAbout as easy as a roof rack gets. The bars have an integrated under-cover slider and a built-in measuring system, so you set the support spacing off the marks on the bar without a tape measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eAre Rola roof racks any good?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRola is a long-running roof rack brand under the Bulldog and Fulton family, known for aluminum bars and a modular fit-most-vehicles approach. The Rail Extreme line is their heavier-duty carrying system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow much can the rack carry?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eCapacity depends on the full assembled kit and your vehicle's roof rating. As a reference, the 60-inch RBU cross bar kit is rated to 165 pounds. 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