Recommended Roof Rack Options for a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo With Flush Mount Rails

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We just bought a 2017 Grand Cherokee Laredo slightly used from a non-Jeep dealer. We were told all we had to do was buy crossbars, but there are no rails apparently attached to the car. There is a black strip on each side of the roof, bolted down, flush, and only about 3/4 of an inch thick up off the roof. The only things we can see on the internet like this are racks that mount straight on to the roof , horizontally,with clamps inside the windows, and not connected to those black strips at all. Everything else tells us that the rails are supposed to be factory installed with the raised ends and groove to install crossbars into. Sorry, I couldnt find the number for the rack I just looked at. Can you please explain the situation with this vehicle and how we can attach rails?

asked by: M C

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The flush mount rail options that would come on your 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee are classified as either having the E Group package or not having the E Group package. If your flush mount rails have a metal strip on top of the rails then you have the E Group rails and you could install a roof rack like the Thule WingBar Evo Roof Rack which consists of the crossbars, part # TH711400 for Silver or part # TH711420 for Black, the Podium foot Pack # TH460R, and the Fit Kit # THKIT3142.

If, however, you do not have the metal strip, then you do not have the E Group package and you will need to use a roof rack option that ""clamps" on the door frame. For this you will want the WingBar Evo Bars, part # TH711500 for Silver or part # TH711520 for Black, the Rapid Traverse Foot Pack # TH480R, and the Fit Kit # THKIT1656.

I recommend going with the Thule option over other roof racks (including a factory installed roof rack) because of the superior design and materials used which make is lightweight but sturdy, and does a great job at reducing wind noise and drag. You can also lock either of these roof racks by installing the Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders # TH450400.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

The Rhino Rack Aero Bar Roof Rack #RRRVP27 that you referenced in your question is confirmed to fit your 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee as long as it features the E Group Package with flush mounted rails that run front to back. The E-Group rails have a…

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Answer 2

The roof rack I recommend for a 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk is the Rhino-Rack RVP Roof Rack part #RRRVP27. The Rhino-Rack RVP installs using fixed mounting points inside the flush side rails therefore you will get a very clean look with simple…

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The E-Group rails are ones that have a chrome section that runs down the middle of the rail. The non-E-Group rails are totally black without a chrome section. I attached a picture that has the chrome section pictured. If your roof has the E-Group…

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Answer 4

When looking at the roof side rails on your 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee you can determine if it has the E-Group package by inspecting them to see if there is a chrome section that runs down the middle of the rail. This chrome section indicates that the…

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Answer 5

Thank you for the photo, it was really helpful, and we can definitely get you set up with a roof rack for your 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the flush side rails that have a metal strip on top like yours. The best option is going to be a roof rack…

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Answer 6

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 7

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Aside from a slight change in the appearance of the crossbar (the WingBar Evo has some boxed edges as opposed to the completely smooth front of the AeroBlade) the biggest differences are the rubber strip on top of the crossbar and the weight…

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Answer 9

For a roof rack to be compatible on your 2020 Jeep Wrangler with Sky One-Touch Power Top, it can't be mounted on the top of the roof and it needs to be high enough for the folding roof to clear. What you need are tall gutter-mounted roof racks.…

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Answer 10

Yes, I have listed for your below the roof rack systems from Rhino-Rack, Thule, and Yakima that will fit the RetraxPRO XR Hard Tonneau Covers like part #RTT-80243 for your 2019 Ram 1500. Rhino-Rack Vortex Crossbar System part #RRVA180B-RRRLT600…

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Answer 11

Hey Alec, For your 2016 Ford Fusion I recommend the recommend a roof rack from Inno: Inno Aero Crossbars #INXB138-145 Inno Through Feet for Aero Crossbars #INXS250 Custom Fit Kit for Inno XS200, XS250, and INSU-K5 Roof Rack Feet #INK860 As with any…

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Answer 12

There are a couple of differences between the two. The JetStream bars like #Y00425 are made of extruded aluminum while the CoreBars such as the #Y00421 you've looked at are constructed of galvanized steel. As you've mentioned, the CoreBar has…

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