How to Use Yakima SkyRise Rooftop Tent With 2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Question:
Im looking for a rack on my JLU which will support my yakima skyrise tent. I need recommendations.
asked by: Eli L
Expert Reply:
We do have an option for you to still be able to use your tent, although the Yakima SkyRise Tent # Y07437 is only compatible with roof racks that fit on raised side rails, fixed mounting points, or flush side rails. A Jeep Wrangler such as a 2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, does not have any type of rails or mounting points, so there isn't a roof rack that can support a SkyRise tent on this particular vehicle.
You are not out of luck though, because you can still use the tent, but it will require the use of the Yakima EasyRider Double Decker Trailer # Y08129 with the SkyRise Tent Kit for Yakima EasyRider Trailer # Y08127. This trailer would be the only way you would be able to use a rooftop tent with a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited; I have added a link to a video review of this trailer for you to check out.
To tow the trailer you do need a hitch, wiring, and ball mount. For a trailer hitch that fits you can use either the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # DT78MR or Curt Trailer Hitch # C13392, and for wiring to add a 4-way you will need the Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118786. Finally, for a ball mount I recommend the etrailer Ball Mount Kit # 989900.
I have added links to video reviews and installs for you to check out as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 5000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 500 lbs WD TW
- No Cross Tube
- CURT
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Yakima SkyRise HD Tent for Roof Rack Crossbars - 3 Person - 600 lbs - Tan and Red
- Tents
- Roof Top Tent
- 600 lbs
- 3 Person
- 1 Door
- 4 Season
- Tan
- Yakima
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SkyRise Tent Kit for Yakima EasyRider Trailer
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailers
- Watersport Carriers
- Roof Top Tents
- Platforms
- EasyRider
- Yakima
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Yakima EasyRider Double Decker Trailer - 14-1/2' Long - 78" HD Crossbars - 500 lbs
- Kayak Trailer
- Crossbar Style
- 4 Kayaks
- 19 Feet Long
- 500 lbs
- 6-1/2W x 14-1/2L Foot
- Aluminum
- Yakima
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 675 lbs TW
- 4500 lbs GTW
- 4500 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 675 lbs WD TW
- No Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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