Recommended Roof Rack and Two Kayak Carrier for 2021 Jeep Cherokee
Question:
Hi! Looking for crossbars for my 2021 Jeep Cherokee with factory roof rails and a kayak holder that could hold two kayaks. Any recommendations? Thank you!
asked by: Rhiannon S
Expert Reply:
A great roof rack for your 2021 Jeep Cherokee with part numbers # RRVA126B-2, # RRSX100. This has 49" crossbars that are going to give you a nice low-profile look as well as less wind drag and noise due to their aero shape.
For a kayak carrier that can carry two kayaks, I have two options for you. The first is the Malone FoldAway-5 # MAL38FR. This one is interesting since you can configure it in different positions depending on what kind of boat or board you're carrying. I attached a video review of it below where I used it to carry two kayaks on my Prius.
The next option is the Rhino Rack 2 Kayak Carrier # S512-S512X. It has a similar concept where you can adjust it to J-style for a single kayak or post style for two kayaks. This one is nice if you want to stick with Rhino Rack products as well as if you're sure you will be carrying around two kayaks. If you think you will be carrying different boards or boats, then the Malone option would be better.
Whichever one you choose, I also recommend picking up the Rightline Gear Moki Door Step # RL100660 so that you have the extra height and leverage to help you tie down your kayaks. Speaking of tie-downs, straps are included with both options I recommended.
Products Referenced in This Question
Malone FoldAway-5 Kayak, Canoe, and SUP Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Canoe
- Kayak
- Paddle Board
- Roof Mount Carrier
- J-Style
- Folding
- Factory Bars
- Oval Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- No Load Assist
- Malone
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Rightline Gear Moki Door Step - 400 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Car Roof Bag
- Roof Basket
- Roof Box
- Roof Bike Racks
- Roof Rack
- Watersport Carriers
- Door Steps
- Rightline Gear
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Rhino-Rack SX Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Raised Factory Side Rails - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Feet
- 4 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- J-Style
- Folding
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 49" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 49 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Rhino Rack
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