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 difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 2

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 3

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 4

The Yakima EasyRider Double Decker Trailer #Y08129 is pretty well setup for off-road situations like you mentioned. It comes with shocks and decently aggressive tread tires so that it would handle moderate off-road scenarios like what most find…

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Answer 5

The MegaWarrior Extra Large Roof Rack Cargo Basket #Y07080-82 is an excellent cargo basket option for the bottom section of the Yakima EasyRider Double Decker Trailer #Y08129. Since the EasyRider has 78" HD Crossbars on top you'll have no…

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Answer 6

The Yakima Megawarrior Extra Large Roof Cargo Basket part #Y07080-82 does fit on the lower bars of the Yakima EasyRider Double Decker Trailer #Y08129 that you referenced without an adapter. Check out the picture we got from Yakima that shows the two…

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Answer 7

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 8

The crossbars of the Yakima EasyRider Double Decker Trailer #Y08129 are compatible with basically any roof tent designed for roof rack crossbars.

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Compatible Roof Rack for Yakima SkyRise Tent on 2017 Jeep Cherokee

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