Compatible Roof Rack for Yakima SkyRise Tent on 2017 Jeep Cherokee

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Can the Yakima SkyRise HD rooftop tent be installed on my 2017 Jeep Cherokee with factory sidebars and a Rhino Vortex StealthBar Roof Rack system?

asked by: Mike

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The Yakima SkyRise HD Tent For Roof Rack Crossbars # Y07436 requires a crossbar spread of 26"-40.5" and a minimum load carrying capacity on crossbars of 165 lbs. After speaking with Yakima, you will also need crossbars that are at least 50" long at a minimum for the tent to fit. The # JA7972 Rhino Vortex StealthBar crossbars are only 30-7/8" long so they will not work.

I recommend the Thule Rapid Crossroads Aero Bar Roof Rack for your 2017 Cherokee. This has a load capacity of 165 lbs and 53" long bars. This will work with your factory installed rails. The system consists of the # TH711420 Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars and the Evo Raised Rail Feet # TH710401.

Since you have raised side-rails, you want to position the crossbars as close as possible to rail supports without exceeding the 40.5" spread. This should work, but you will want to ensure that the roof does not deform when heavy loads are applied according to the SkyRise instructions.

I have attached an installation and review video of the Thule rack for your reference.

expert reply by: Robin H

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Answer 1

The Rhino-Rack Vortex StealthBar Roof Rack part #JA7972 for a 2020 Jeep Cherokee won't work well with most rooftop tents as there is very limited bar space, only around 30". Therefore, I recommend going with the Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

Yes, you can attach a LockNLoad platform to the bottom of the Yakima EasyRider Double Decker Trailer item #Y08129 but not that one because it's too wide. Instead you'll need the 84" Long x 49" Wide Yakima LockNLoad Platform Rack for…

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Answer 4

So I reached out to Retrax to find out if the Trax Rails on the RetraxONE XR Hard Tonneau Cover #RTT-60232 had a weight capacity and they said no; the rails will accept any capacity of the roof rack. With that in mind, you can definitely use the…

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Answer 5

The 71" Rhino-Rack Vortex Crossbars for Retrax XR Tonneau Covers item #RRVA180B-RRRLT600 are the correct set for your 2022 Ram 3500. These are made for full size trucks and fit in the rails of the Retrax PRO XR. These crossbars are exactly…

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Answer 6

Yes, you can install the Hopkins 7-Way RV Style Trailer Connector w/ LED Test Lights #HM48503 in place of the current 4-Way on your Yakima EasyRider #Y08129.

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Answer 7

The Yakima SkyRise HD Tent for Roof Rack Crossbars part #Y07436 will work just fine mounted over a truck bed whether you have a low-profile, mid-height or cab-height rack . It's commonly used on both roof tops and over truck beds so there…

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Answer 8

We actually got a chance to test out a few of our cargo bags, including the Curt #C18211 just the other day. The bag itself measures 56" long x 22" wide x 21" tall. We found it to be extremely roomy we were able to fit about 5 duffel…

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Answer 9

For your setup I recommend the TrackTowers for Yakima Crossbars and Platforms - Track Mount #Y52AV which includes everything you need to mount Yakima crossbars to your Retrax cover (unless you plan on using the Round or HD bars - then you'll need…

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