Thule AeroBlade Roof Racks for a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude with Raised Rails
Updated 04/20/2020 | Published 01/17/2018
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Have you guys run into issues with the 2018 Grand Cherokee High Altitude roof rails not being compatible with a Thule or other roof rack system? Im trying to get a ski rack and Im told by local product dealer that the roof rails on my High Altitude Grand Cherokee is not compatible with a flush mounted or other method. Thanks!
asked by: Matt
Expert Reply:
I spoke with my contact at Thule who verified that they have not run into any problems with fitting one of their roof racks to a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude.
The problem may be as simple as if you don't have the E Group Package and he was trying to fit a roof rack that is only compatible with the E Group Package. If your raised rails have the chrome finish like in the picture that I attached then you have the E Group Package. If your rails are black then you don't have the E Group Package.
If you have the E Group and you would like an aero style roof rack then you will want to use the following from Thule:
WingBar Evo Bars - # TH711400 for Silver or # TH711420 for Black
Podium Foot Pack - # TH460R
Fit Kit - # THKIT3142
If you don't have the E Group then you would need the following for the same type of set up:
WingBar Evo Bars - # TH711500 for Silver or # TH711520 for Black
Rapid Traverse Foot Pack - # TH480R
Fit Kit - # THKIT1656
To add locks to either roof rack you will also want to get the part # TH450400.
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Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Silver - 53" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 53 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Silver
- Thule
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4/19/2020
Im looking to add this Thule roof rack setup to my 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude. Is this setup compatible with the Panoramic Sunroof and are there any gotchas that I should be aware of?