Roof Rack Recommendation for Carrying Rola Roof Basket on 2016 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk  

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Although the Thule SquareBar Evo crossbars like part # TH712400 paired with roof rack feet like # TH710401 would work for you, I'd recommend using crossbars with an elliptical profile for less wind noise. If you're not planning on using the basket more than occasionally, the Malone # MPG216 would be an inexpensive option. Not only is the Malone rack less expensive, but the elliptical profile of the crossbars will be much more quiet than the square Thule bars. The Rola 59504 will generate some noise already, but using square crossbars will make for a lot of additional wind noise.

The Rola basket you have fits crossbars up to 3-1/4 inches wide, and the Malone rack I recommended provides crossbars that are 3 inches wide, so they'll work just fine together.

If you'll be using the rack more frequently, you'd be best off with a higher quality rack like a Yakima CoreBar rack that would consist of these parts:

• Yakima CoreBar Crossbars, part # Y00421
• Yakima TimberLine Towers, part # Y33TR

The crossbars provided with this rack would also be compatible with the Rola basket you have.

I've linked to an install video showing the Malone and Yakima Racks being installed on a Jeep Renegade like yours.

expert reply by: Mike L

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