How To Carry a Kayak On a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Using Channel Inside Yakima Jetstream Crossbar
Question:
I was going to purchase the Yakima JetStream Crossbars kit for my 2016 jeep grand charokee. I will mainly be using these to carry a kayak. However, when looking for kayak mounts it doesnt seem like there are very many that fit into a trackinch type mount. Am i mistaken? Is there a better system for carrying a kayak above? I also wasnt sure if they necessary materials for tying the kayak down behind and in front of the Jeep would be included with the mounts. Thanks!
asked by: Alex
Helpful Expert Reply:
The Yakima Jetsream Crossbar System is an excellent option for a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. If you have black and chrome side rails then you'll need part # Y00425, part # Y53TR, and part # Y00244. If you have all black side rails or a bare roof then you'll need part # Y00426, part # Y28TR, and part # Y06121.
In regards to kayak carriers, most do indeed use wrap-around mounts which wrap around the crossbars but there are some that mount inside the tracks. The Rhino-Rack Nautic 581 Rear Loading Kayak Carrier part # RR581 is a great option which mounts inside the channels. It comes with tie-downs but none for the bow and stern. That said, we do have these using the Rhino-Rack Anchor Straps part # RRRBAS-2.
I have attached a full list of carrier options for you as well.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Rhino-Rack Nautic 581 Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Channel Mount
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Saddle-Style
- Rear Loading
- Track Mount
- No Load Assist
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack Anchor Straps - Qty 2
- Accessories and Parts
- Watersport Carriers
- Bow and Stern Anchors
- Straps
- Rhino Rack
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Landing Pad 18 for Yakima SkyLine and Control Towers - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 4 Pack
- Yakima
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Yakima JetStream Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 60" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 60 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Yakima
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BaseClip Fit Kit for Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack Towers - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 2 Pack
- Yakima
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BaseLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Naked Roofs - Qty 4
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Rack
- Tower Parts
- Towers
- Yakima
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SkyLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Fixed Mounting Points, Flush Rails, and Track Systems - Qty 4
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Rack
- Tower Parts
- Towers
- Yakima
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Yakima JetStream Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 50" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 50 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Yakima
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