How to Tell if Rhino-Rack StealthBar Roof Rack Will Clear Sunroof on 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

Updated 07/06/2022 | Published 07/05/2022

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Rhino-Rack Vortex StealthBar Roof Rack - Raised, Factory Side Rails - Aluminum - Black

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Rhino-Rack SX Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Raised Factory Side Rails - Qty 4

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Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 46" Long - Qty 2

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Question:

Hello, Can you confirm whether the Rhino Rack Vortex Stealthbar has clearance for a 2017 Golf Alltrack sunroof? Ive read that some low-profile crossbars/mounts interfere with the sunroof operating. Thanks much

asked by: Tom A

Expert Reply:

Rhino-Rack Vortex StealthBar Roof Rack # JA7975 will sit about even with the factory raised rails on your 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack. This gives you a nice low-profile look but also gives you a way to measure the height of your open sunroof to verify if that gives you enough clearance or not.

If you take a straight piece of wood or carboard and place it on top of your raised rails and your sunroof has plenty of clearance to open then you'll be good. If the sunroof touches the wood or cardboard then we need to look at something that sits higher like the 46" Vortex Crossbars # RRVA118B-2 and SX Series Legs # RRSX022 which will sit about 1" above the top of your raised rails.

expert reply by: Jon G