Roof Rack, Cargo Box and Kayak Carrier for 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
Question:
Jeep Cherokee trailhawk 2015 have side rails need to find right set up as we are a family of 5 and not much space with dogs in car as well
asked by: Rachael S
Expert Reply:
We can help you with a roof rack for your Cherokee Trailhawk to allow use of a rooftop cargo box and kayak carrier. We can also offer you a suggestion for an additional cargo-carrying option.
The linked page displays all roof rack fits for each of the two ways a Cherokee roof can be configured, either a bare roof with no fixtures or a roof that has raised front-to-back side rails like yours. Just click on your roof type to see suitable roof racks.
If the roof were bare then you could use the 54-inch aerodynamic bars in the Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero rack made of parts # RRVA137B-2, # RRRLKVA and # DK398. The linked video shows how this rack's bars extend out past the rack feet to maximize your usable roof space. Since the roof has the side rails use the 58-inch aero bar rack from Malone, part # MPG216.
Now for a rooftop cargo box and kayak carrier to fit either of these aero bar racks I suggest the following.
Among the best values in a rooftop box is the Thule Force XT # TH6356B, which has a 11-cubic-foot capacity. The Force includes locks and features easy-to-use Quick-Grip mounting clamps for fast installation. The box itself weighs 32-lbs and it is 24-3/4-inches wide.
You might want to consider the handy folding step # TE97FR from Telesteps. This comes fully-assembled, it weighs almost nothing and yet gives you a foot of additional reach for loading and unloading your cargo. I own one of these and it is helpful at car side, in the garage and for general household use like getting to those top kitchen cabinets.
For a kayak carrier I suggest the Thule Stacker # TH830 which works with one to four kayaks, roof space permitting, of course. But if you would like a kayak carrier that provides assisted loading consider the Malone DownLoader J-style fold-down kayak carrier # MPG114MD.
If you still need more space and/or weight capacity for all your items you might consider a hitch-mounted cargo carrier. Curt hitch # C13172 installs on your Trailhawk with no drilling, offers a discrete appearance thanks to its concealed cross tube but it offers a 750-lb tongue weight capacity. Please see the linked video. This means you could use a 500-lb-rated hitch carrier like # C18152 for your heaviest items and leave the roof capacity for the kayak and lighter items inside the Thule cargo box.
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 750 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 6000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 750 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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24x60 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Flat Carrier
- Fixed Carrier
- 24 Inch Wide
- Heavy Duty
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 60 Inch Long
- Class III
- Class IV
- Steel
- CURT
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Custom DK Fit Kit for 4 Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack Legs - Naked Roof
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 4 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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Malone DownLoader Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- J-Style
- Folding
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Malone
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Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Naked Roofs or Fixed Mounting Points - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Feet
- 4 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 54" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 54 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Rhino Rack
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Telesteps Folding Step Stool - Aluminum - 300 lbs
- Step Stools
- Folding Step
- Fixed Height
- 12 Inch Lift
- Aluminum
- 300 lbs
- Silver
- Telesteps
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Thule Force XT Sport Rooftop Cargo Box - 11 cu ft - Black AeroSkin
- Roof Box
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Medium Length
- High Profile
- Small Capacity
- Dual Side Access
- Black
- Thule
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Thule Stacker Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - Post Style - Folding - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Post-Style
- Folding
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Thule
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Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack - Aero Crossbars - Raised Side Rails - Aluminum - 58" Long - Silver
- Roof Rack
- Complete Roof Systems
- Aero Bars
- 58 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Silver
- Malone
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