Best Value Roof Rack For 2017 BMW X5 With Flush-Mounted Rails For Cargo Box & Skis/Snowboards  

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Thanks for the photo of your 2017 BMW X5, which shows it has flush-mounted rails, and roof rack that is the best value for your BMW is from Rhino-Rack. The reason why is that Rhino-Rack roof racks give you the same amount of quality as similar name brands, but at a more economical price. The parts that make up the rack for your '17 X5 are the following:

- Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars # RRVA137B-2

- Rhino-Rack SRB Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Flush Factory Side Rails # RRSX026

Those are the only parts you will need, and the aerodynamic bars are low profile, so the rack will have a stellar lock on top of your BMW. The aero shape of the bars along with the rubber vortex strips with grooves on top disrupt the airflow and wind noise to keep the bars quiet so you can get to your destination in peace. In terms of getting the most out of your money, the best option truly is going to be this rack.

In regards to a cargo box to pair with the rack, I I recommend going with an option from Yakima:

- Yakima GrandTour Rooftop Cargo Box # YA74FR

I love the GrandTour because it is large, durable, and really easy to use. This box gives you 16 cubic feet of cargo space to carry your gear, and can haul skis that are up to 185 cm long. It has a 165 lb weight capacity and is made of ABS plastic (a very durable thermoplastic which is designed for hard use) and has a scratch-resistant finish, so it will last. Using it is simple because it clamps on your Rhino-Rack bars and you'll just turn a knob until you hear a click and that's it. It also comes with locking sides so your gear will be secure as you travel.

I have added a couple of links below to video reviews for you to check out as well of the rack and cargo box if you'd like to take a look.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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2017 BMW X5 Flush-Mounted Rails
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Denny B.

3/17/2021

What would I add for skis and snowboards, please?

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Kyle S.

3/17/2021

The Yakima GrandTour Rooftop Cargo Box # YA74FR is able to carry skis, though if you want the cargo box for other gear and an additional rack for skis and snowboards, you would need a different cargo box that is narrower. The reason for that is your BMW's roof only allows for the 54 inch crossbars, which isn't enough for the 35 inch wide GrandTour and a separate ski/snowboard rack. We do have an option that will work for you though, with the following combination: - Yakima RocketBox Pro 11 Rooftop Cargo Box # Y07193 - Yakima FreshTrack 4 Ski and Snowboard Carrier # Y03092 This combo will work side-by-side because the RocketBox Pro 11 is 24 inches wide and the FreshTrack is 25-1/4 inches wide, leaving you plenty of room on the 54 inch crossbars. The RocketBox gives you 11 cubic feet of storage space and both clamp on to your roof rack so they'll be easy to use. They also both lock to ensure you have a measure of security, though to get them keyed alike (so you can use one key for both the cargo box and ski rack), then you would need to add the Yakima Same Key System (SKS) Lock Cores # Y07204.

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