How To Carry a Kayak On a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Using Channel Inside Yakima Jetstream Crossbar

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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

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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.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

We have just what you are looking for from a roof rack for your 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee that has flush black rails with a chrome center section with the Rhino Rack RVP Roof Rack #RRRVP27. This gives you aero shaped bars that sit flush with the feet…

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Answer 2

Moon roofs that open into a cavity in the roof would not be a problem with a roof rack such as #RRRVP27 for the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. But anything that opens upward can potentially make contact with the roof rack itself or something being carried…

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Answer 3

The roof racks we offer for your 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee like the Rhino-Rack RVP part #RRRVP27 all require you to keep the panoramic sunroofs closed at all times. The manufacturer doesn't test them for use with the panoramic roof open as there…

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Answer 4

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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If you mounted two of the Malone SeaWing Kayak Carrier and Load Assist w/ Tie-Downs #MPG113MD on the outside most portion of your load bars you'd be able to fit both on the roof easily based on the dimensions you gave of what you have.

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Answer 6

What you'd want to do is compare the width of your two kayaks as they sit next to each other to the length of the crossbars on your roof. Since the Malone SeaWing Kayak Carrier and Load Assist #MPG113MD can overhang pas the ends of the crossbars…

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Answer 7

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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 9

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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Answer 10

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 11

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Answer 12

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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