Will the Malone SteelTop Roof Rack Work With a Ski Carrier or Roof Top Tent
Question:
Hello, I have a question about roof rack cross members for my 2019 Jeep Cherokee with built in rails. I would like to buy cross members that can hold a ski rack or a rooftop tent for two people. I imagine the roof top tent with two people will be close to 400 lbs gross weight when in use. Like to get your opinion on what cross members to buy. I was looking at the Malone cross members below. Thank you. Malone SteelTop Roof Rack - Square Crossbars - Steel - 50 Long Item # MPG201
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Expert Reply:
The Malone SteelTop Roof Rack # Malone SteelTop Roof Rack - Square Crossbars - Steel - 50" Long # MPG201 is a nice value option for your 2019 Jeep Cherokee with raised side rails. These will allow you to mount most roof top tents and ski racks without issues since those accessories are designed to fit a variety of bar styles.
You can use a roof top tent like the Thule Tepui Low-Pro 2 Rooftop Tent - 2 Person - 400 lbs - Gray # TH8001LP204 because these tents distribute the weight differently than most other roof mounted accessories due to the stabilizing ladder and tray. This is a great tent that will fit on the square bars of the Malone SteelTop roof rack.
For a ski carrier, the Rhino Rack Ski Carrier # RR574 is a nice, durable ski rack that will fit on the steel square bars of the Malone carrier. This rack will carry up to 4 pairs of skis or 2 snowboards.
I've linked some review videos of these parts for you to check out, as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
Rhino-Rack Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Locking - 4 Pairs of Skis or 2 Boards
- Ski and Snowboard Racks
- Roof Rack
- Clamp-On
- Fixed Height
- Board/Ski Lock
- 2 Snowboards
- 4 Pairs of Skis
- 19-11/16 Inch Long
- Fixed
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Rhino Rack
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Thule Tepui Low-Pro 2 Rooftop Tent - 2 Person - 400 lbs - Gray
- Tents
- Roof Top Tent
- 400 lbs
- 2 Person
- 1 Door
- 4 Season
- Gray
- Thule
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Malone SteelTop Roof Rack - Square Crossbars - Raised, Factory Side Rails - Steel - 50" Long
- Roof Rack
- Complete Roof Systems
- Square Bars
- 50 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Malone
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