Troubleshooting a Roof Rack System for Raised Side Rails on a 2016 Chrysler Town and Country
Question:
Hi I have a 2016 Chrysler Town and Country that came with side rails of the roof. I need to purchase cross bars/load bars to sit my kayaks on. Do I just need the bar and it hooks into my side rails that I already have? I dont know what I need. Can you help me out with this? Thank you!!!
asked by: Kate
Expert Reply:
There is not a confirmed fit from any of our manufacturers for your 2016 Chrysler Town and Country with raised side bars.
From the sounds of what you have, I recommend the Evo Raised Rail Feet for Thule Crossbars - Factory Raised Rails # TH710401 along with 53 inch crossbars # TH711420 and locks # TH450400. The crossbar width is based on the compatible kits for racks without the side rails.
If you want a clamp on system, the Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack # MPG216 has 58 inch crossbars that may work well. Since these options are not confirmed to fit, the ratings on their capacities will not be accurate either.
For your kayaks, I recommend the Rhino-Rack J-Style Kayak Carrier - Fixed - Universal Mount # S510 along with the Expansion Arm for Rhino-Rack J-Style Kayak Carrier # RRS512X for the second kayak.
Products Referenced in This Question
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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Expansion Arm for Rhino-Rack J-Style Kayak Carrier
- Accessories and Parts
- Watersport Carriers
- Roof Mount Carrier Parts
- Arms
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Fixed - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- J-Style
- Fixed
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Rhino Rack
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Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders - Qty 4
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Roof Bike Racks
- Roof Box
- Roof Rack
- Ski and Snowboard Racks
- Keys
- Lock Parts
- Lock Cores and Cylinders
- Thule
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Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 53" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 53 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Thule
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Evo Raised Rail Feet for Thule Crossbars - Factory Raised Rails - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Feet
- 4 Pack
- Thule
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