Recommended Roof Rack and Cargo Basket for a 2017 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
Question:
I have a 2017 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. I want to use the spare tire storage by putting the spare tire on the roof. Id also like to fit some maybe try storage up too. I have rails along the side of the car but Ill need a basket or something to put stuff up there.
asked by: Pedro R
Expert Reply:
To add a cargo basket to your Trailhawk's roof you will need to add a set of crossbars to your side rails. To do this you will need the following parts:
Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 49" Long - Qty 2 item # RRVA126B-2
Rhino-Rack SX Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Raised Factory Side Rails - Qty 4 item # RRSX100
This aero bar roof rack system has a 165 lbs capacity. The included locks will help prevent theft. The rubberized vortex strips in the top channels dramatically reduce drag and wind noise.
I recommend the Yakima LoadWarrior Roof Rack Cargo Basket item # Y07070. This cargo basket is 44" long x 39" wide and will attach to the Rhino Rack crossbars with included clamps and hardware. This basket weighs 25 lbs and has a 140 lbs capacity.
I have linked a couple of installation and review videos below so you can see how these products work.
Products Referenced in This Question
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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Yakima LoadWarrior Roof Rack Cargo Basket - Steel - 44" Long x 39" Wide
- Roof Basket
- Cargo Basket
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Short Length
- Steel
- Small Capacity
- Black
- Yakima
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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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