Best Low Profile Crossbar for 2017 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk With Roof Side Rails

Updated 07/21/2020 | Published 07/14/2020

Question:

Hi, Im going to be putting a rooftop tent on my 2017 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk with factory raised side rails. I still want to be able to pull in my garage and it is going to be really close. Every 1/4 inch counts! What is the absolutely lowest profile crossbar system which will work. Itll need to be rated for 165 pounds static load minimum. Thanks!!

asked by: Kasey R

Expert Reply:

After looking through our fits for the 2017 Cherokee with roof rails, I found that the Yakima RailBar Crossbars, part # Y00432-0433 will sit about 1 inch taller than the top of the roof side rails, as shown in the provided photo. Everything else would be a bit taller. This rack has a 165 lb dynamic capacity, and a 350 lb static capacity, such as when a tent is used.

I've linked to a product demonstration video showing what the RailBar crossbars look like when installed.

expert reply by: Mike L