Aero Roof Rack for 2018 Grand Cherokee Upland with E Group Flush Roof Rails
Question:
I have a 18 Grand Cherokee Upland. I believe it is a Laredo E with the upland package and part of the package is gloss black roof rails. Which crossbars would I need for it? There is some confusion on my part if the roof rails are the laredo E?
asked by: Randal M
Expert Reply:
In 2014 the Jeep Grand Cherokee "Laredo" became the base model and in 2018 the Upland version was released based on the Laredo "E" trim level. If your front-to-back roof rails have a metal strip on top then you do have the E Group package.
For this E Group roof configuration (with rails that have the metal strips) we have roof rack options shown on the linked page. I suggest one of the quieter aero-style racks that will make less noise than basic round and square bar roof racks.
The cleanest-looking aero rack comes from Thule, their black AeroBlade Edge system made of parts # TH7602B-TH7602B and # THKIT3142. This black bar roof rack appears more like a factory original rack than an aftermarket product, but costs a lot less. Locks can be added any time by using kit # TH450400. A video is linked to illustrate the rack features.
If you like the appearance of the black bar roof rack but prefer a lower priced option you might consider the Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero rack made of parts # RRVA126B-2, # RRRCL4 and # RRRCP27-BK. This aero rack offers similarly quieter performance than basic racks. Metal locks can be added using kit # RRVA-LEC4. The linked video for this rack shows installation on a 2018 Grand Cherokee.
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