Lowest Profile Roof Rack For 2018 Toyota Highlander w/ Flush Rails For Rooftop Tent
Updated 02/24/2022 | Published 02/23/2022
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The SkyRise when closed would be too high for me to be able to pull into my garage I think. I have about 14 inches of clearance. What are the lowest profile crossbars I could get that would work with my 2018 Highlander LL?
asked by: Joseph K
Expert Reply:
The lowest profile roof rack for your 2018 Toyota Highlander with flush mount rails is from Rhino-Rack. When we test fit this rack on an '18 Highlander we found that it measured 4 inches from the roof to the top of the rack, and there is also a low-profile rooftop tent that will work with it. First, here are the parts that make up the rack:
- Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars # RRVA137B-2
- RCL Legs for Rhino-Rack Crossbars # RRRCL4
- Custom RCP Fit Kit # RRRCP31-BK
This rack has the correct spread and weight capacity to allow your '18 Highlander to use a low-profile rooftop tent, and there is one that measures 9-1/2 inches tall when closed, which is from Thule:
- Thule Tepui Foothill Rooftop Tent # TH37HJ
This will give you a rack and tent that measures 13-1/2 inches so if you do have 14 inches of clearance, you will be able to get in your garage with this rack and the tent in the closed position. The Tepui Foothill comes with a ladder so you can easily get in, has a pair of skylights, and storage pockets for your gear. It even allows you to camp in colder weather with an available insulator, the Insulator for Thule Tepui Foothill Rooftop Tent # TH59EF.
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