Roof Racks Galore?

MoJeepin · Dec 3, 2014

Thinking about getting one for xmas. What brands and styles are avail for the Patriots?

Can you all post pix of your roof racks and if you have factory rails or aftermarket?

Just trying to gauge what all is avail out there since there seems to be a lot of options.

Thanks
Mo':notworthy:

secrets · Dec 3, 2014

I'm running with the Thule MOAB TH690XT basket on factory rails

ChiefPatriot · Dec 3, 2014

I have OEM roof bars and a yakima basket. I love it. Best advice is to just look around. I went with the OEM roof bars because some of the aftermarket roof bars are vehicle specific and I wasn't exactly sure if I would like it or not. Plus, some of the stick over the side of the vehicle and I can't stand that.

the_jeep_now · Dec 3, 2014

I've the low profile Stingray by Rage on factory rails. I had the generic $54 eBay cross rails but ditched them in favor of factory ones as they bent under the basket's weight. Got my basket through discountramps.com.

OH88 · Dec 3, 2014

http://www.walmart.com/ip/49.75-Roof-Rack-Cross-Bar-Pair-Fits-Side-Rails-up-to-46.5-Apart/29303411

AND

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Universal...al-Roof-Rack-Cargo-Car-Top-Luggage-Carrier-Basket-Traveling-SUV-Holder/29589513

I keep my spare tire in it. The tires moves around a little when I go off road but the baskets/rails seem to stay put really well.

bluearch3r · Dec 3, 2014

Can't post a picture right now but I have locking crossbars from Amazon and a Curt Roof rack. The bars stick put a little but cost $75 and I couldn't beat that. Also the rack cost $108 for me. I will put up a picture later on though.

chrispl57 · Dec 4, 2014

Curt basket and some thule cross bars I picked up off craigslist. I got the basket off amazon for $107

MoJeepin · Dec 4, 2014

anyone have full length or 3/4 baskets? I have seen a few of them around on the net and wondered what they look like. I def want to add off road lights to the rack, so mounting tabs are essential. (not to mention a spot for a high lift)

the_jeep_now · Dec 4, 2014

Maybe you should check out RRO roof rack system.

chrisrbl · Jan 3, 2015

I went with the factory roof rails and added a Yakima roof basket. LOVE it and done a few mods with it

MoJeepin · Jan 4, 2015

Niiiiiice!

MoJeepin · Jan 14, 2015

Anyone run with these rails?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jeep-Patriot-SUV-Utility-07-14-Roof-Rack-Cross-Bar-Direct-Fit-Replacement-Black-/221585067359?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A2014%7CMake%3AJeep%7CModel%3APatriot&hash=item33977fcd5f&vxp=mtr

Not too badly priced and they don't hang over the side which I like. I want to steer away from overhang.

O'DubhGhaill · Apr 23, 2015

Those rails came with my FDII from the factory. I mounted a Yakima Megawarrior basket with four Yakima light mounts using Jeep lights (Hella manufactured with "Jeep" across each lens):

calijeep · Jan 14, 2015

Mo- I just ordered them, but they havn't arrived yet. I'll let you know if they turn out to be cheaply made.

Anyone regretting having gone with the "low profile" rack as opposed to one with taller sides?

MoJeepin · Jan 14, 2015

Cool. Thanks Calijeep. I'll wait until u get them to make any decision. Post pix when u get them installed?

the_jeep_now · Jan 14, 2015

I have the original Mopar ones which look identical to ones above. Worked great thus far.

sask_riot · Jan 17, 2015

What he said.

I have the curt roof basket like Chrispl57. It holds tight, and holds boxes of beer nicely. Plan on putting a spare tire up there when I get a full sized one. Most of the time I use it to pull myself up onto the top of my Patriot so I can take a look around, using my tire as a step. Also with the curt they make a 21"(length) extension to add to the 41.5"(length)x 37"(width)x 4"(height) original basket.

I got my oem crossrails from the dealership for $140cdn and the rack from kijiji for $100, rather than the $200 elsewhere.

calijeep · Jan 14, 2015

Sure thing.

TJN- Hows the low profile working for you?

the_jeep_now · Jan 14, 2015

It works great. It does the job every year when we go camping.

calijeep · Jan 16, 2015

I just unwrapped them and put them on. I wouldn't recommend them. I actually just broke one while trying to put them on. Now it won't lock into place. If I were you I would suck it up and pay a little more for a higher quality product.... Bummer.

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MoJeepin · Jan 17, 2015

Ugh! Sorry to hear about the breaking... I think I might have to just go the Mopar route to be safe

the_jeep_now · Jan 17, 2015

That's not good. Just return them and buy the same except Mopar.

O'DubhGhaill · Jan 17, 2015

My BUILD THREAD

calijeep · Jan 17, 2015

That's definitely a good call.

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AKAngelBear · Jan 21, 2015

Cabelas Roof rack

Murphy Slaw · Feb 7, 2015

I ordered Mopar cross bars from Amazon for 160 w freight, supposed to be a dealer. My rails are black, hope these aren't chrome. It didn't say, but the picture looked black.

Xavier · Feb 7, 2015

Ebay has the Mopar cross bars for $141.95 /free shipping

Amazon; $148.95 /free shipping

Justforjeeps.com has them for $131.20 /free shipping

Added them to the cart and there are no sales tax which is a big bonus.

From there I plan on purchasing the Highland low profile roof basket that lax has;

Murphy Slaw · Feb 27, 2015

Did you get it, Xavier?

Xavier · Apr 22, 2015

Apologies for the super late reply Murphy Slaw, yes I did get them.

They've been useful once thus far, we added 3 kayaks on top when we went to Lake Powell couple of weeks back.

I plan on getting the Highland basket;

or the Rola;

in the near future and plan on utilizing it only when we go on dirt roads with a full spare on top. We don't do any crazy offroading, we simply like to get out of town and explore the desert

(better to be prepared than not out here, especially in the desert/middle of nowhere with no reception).

bricraw · Apr 6, 2015

Just ordered a rage powersports heavy duty roof basket from amazon. Really happy with the look. Had to replace the hardware for my oem cross rails because the knobs got in the way. Very well built and easy to put together. Thought I would share some pics.

Jeeperitis · Apr 7, 2015

Low profile rack..

I really like the low profile look of this roof rack,it doesn't sit up high off of the roof and,and the shape and bend of the side bars,also, I like the aerodynamic air foil on the front,again low profile and it blends nicely,very nice looking roof rack!!

What hardware did you use to replace the stock tightening knobs with??

Thanks for sharing,

Cheers,
Bill.

bricraw · Apr 8, 2015

I used a 6mm x 50mm metric hex cap screw with a 1/4" ID x 1" OD washer. Both of which are stainless so they won't rust.

sask_riot · Apr 10, 2015

Great idea, I have mine spaced up with a rubber mat I cut up. I might try this to drop the rack down the 1 1/2" and make it tight to the roof.

Pat07riot said:
I run the curt as well, I will be extending it soon though as I don't like the short look. My phone camera is broken so I can only use the face one.... But yea that and I bought the Apontus universal bars that are perfect. Only complaint is the clamps are plastic, not to much confidence is it's livability.

If your wondering what the one extension will look like with a curt rack, here it is.

Pat07riot · Apr 9, 2015

I run the curt as well, I will be extending it soon though as I don't like the short look. My phone camera is broken so I can only use the face one.... But yea that and I bought the Apontus universal bars that are perfect. Only complaint is the clamps are plastic, not to much confidence is it's livability.

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