Can Sunroof be Opened with Roof Rack on 2017 Jeep Cherokee with Raised Side Rails

Question:

Will these cross bars still allow my sunroof to open on my 2017 Jeep Cherokee?

asked by: Justine

Expert Reply:

The Rhino-Rack Vortex StealthBar Roof Rack # JA7972 is going to sit too low to allow you to open the sunroof on your 2017 Jeep Cherokee, which is going to be true of all low-profile flush-mounted roof racks that fit your '17 Cherokee with raised side rails.

The general rule when a roof rack is installed is to keep the sunroof closed at all times, and while manufacturers specifically state not to open the sunroof with the aforementioned flush-mounted racks they only state to check and ensure there is no interference with racks that use foot packs such as the option from Rhino Rack which utilizes Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars # RRVA126B-2 and Rhino-Rack SX Series Legs # RRSX100.

If it were me getting a rack for a Cherokee with side rails I would go with the Rhino-Rack Vortex StealthBar # JA7972 (Black) because of how great the low-profile crossbars look while still being really functional.

expert reply by: Kyle S