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#21 ·
If you have the extra money, go for the OEM ones. I'm a cheap ass and will only be hauling bikes and a clamshell luggage box (when I have to drive back across the country) so the 150lbs weight limit is more than enough.
 
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lol I totally understand and am tempted to buy the cheaper ones, I have to confess. Unfortunately I am having a hard time finding anything online that tells me what the weight limit for the OEM cross bars is. Anyone have an idea?

I just wonder because my kayak is pretty heavy for a 'yak at around 70-75lbs (it's an Old Town Vapor 10). I am trying to con a friend into getting a 'yak as well and if she goes for it I will need to be able to throw two kayaks on top of my Patriot. The 150lb weight limit for the cheaper set linked to at eBay would technically be able to handle two of these kayaks, though just barely.
 
#23 ·
i think i read on another thread that the roof rails max load is 150lbs. so i think regardless of what cross bars you end up with, 150lbs will be the limit. i think. dont quote me. unless im right.
 
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#24 ·
I'm sure both rails would have no problem carrying a pair of canoes. I bought the Mopar ones for their low profile and they don't stick out past the rails. they look Clean. The Ebay ones are cheaper though and have more surface area if you need it. I guess it comes down to preference.
On mine I threw 2 boxes that weighed 125 lbs each.

P.S They're was somebody on this forum who threw like 6 canoes on his roof. I don't know what bars he was using. Maybe someone can help out with finding that info
 
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@JLOBAUGH nice tutorial! @DOC it seems great for the money! do you have a photo of the racks from a different angle? all I need racks for is my snowboard. would those racks be sufficient?
 
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480KREEPIN said:
@JLOBAUGH nice tutorial! @DOC it seems great for the money! do you have a photo of the racks from a different angle? all I need racks for is my snowboard. would those racks be sufficient?
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the only ones i have right now are in my gallery. i could go take one, but they're off the riot due to a long drive today. i'll slap them back on tomorrow and take some new ones. and im very certain they would be sufficient.
 
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#27 ·
if i end up getting a patriot that i hope to get i will be building a sweet bad A$$ roof rack
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#28 · (Edited)
KAYAK J RACK

Does anyone here have the production crossbars with the knobs to tighten them down(82210804 I believe, just like the ones in IROKIQUE's post above) and a jrack for a kayak? I'd like to know if there are any issues with mounting as these bars seem fairly low to the roof and the hardware on the racks I've been looking at on-line have some long bolts.

I want to mount the rack as close to the rails as possible as I'm getting old with shoulder and back issues so the closer it is to me the better. With my Cherokee I would just put the yak(Pungo 140, 55lbs) decks down on the crossbars but with the boat's length and the rearward position of the Pat's rails I think a jrack will be easier to load and tie down and will better protect my new bright white Pat' as well.:)
 
#29 ·
I'm looking at the Pungo 140 and j racks, but I haven't purchased either yet. I have been looking at the Yakima bowdown, and don't believe there are any long bolts to worry about.. but the crossbar knobs may get in the way a bit and put the j-rack a couple inches further away, but that's the only potential problem I see

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#30 ·
Ebay Cross Bar Advice - Time is Really an Issue!

Please help! I'm running out of time to get a set of cross bars for my 2008 Patriot & can't afford the $164 from a dealer. I've read hundreds of posts here & spent many hours researching the ebay versions of roof rack cross bars, but most of the links to the auctions do not work anymore, the sellers are out of business or the specific sellers are not mentioned in the posts. I have seen great comments on the roof racks of discountramps, but can anyone give a recommendation on their cross bars & the exact model number for my 2008 Jeep Patriot, as they carry 4 different models - (RLB-54) New Universal Fit Roof Rack Cross Bars Car Top Luggage Carrier Apex Steel Cross Bars from Rage Powersports $39.99 free ship or BIN for $46.99; (CL-RB-1004-49) Universal Roof Rack Cross Bars Car Top Luggage Carrier Carbon Steel starting bid $45.99 or same model starting bid $65.40 or BIN $71.99; (RB-1006-49) Universal Roof Rack Cross Bars Car Top Luggage Carrier Carbon Steel Roof Crossbars by Rage Powersports starting bid $56.31 or BIN $61.99; (RB-1001-49) Universal Roof Rack Cross Bars Car Top Luggage Carrier Rage Powersports Premium Aluminum starting bid $65.40 or BIN $71.99 - all with free shipping. They seem to have a lot of used customer return? models for sale, which makes me nervous.

Another ebay seller I've seen mentioned is comfortstools but they don't seem to sell them anymore. I have one positive recommendation for yesbuyautoaccessories Jeep Grand Cherokee Roof Rack Cross Bars Luggage Carrier for $65.95 plus $9.95 shipping, has anyone else tried them? I haven't been able to find which ebay seller carried the $54 ones that many people recommended, the auction links are too old. This is a fabulous website & I'm amazed at how people have modified & dressed up their Patriots. This crossbar issue is the first problem I've run into with my car but it sure is driving me nuts. Next I have to find a used cartop carrier. I have to drive my mom 550 miles back home with 4 dogs, so the rooftop carrier is the only way I can possibly do it. Bless you all for your advice!
 
#31 ·
mrJeepr44 said:
I'm looking at the Pungo 140 and j racks, but I haven't purchased either yet. I have been looking at the Yakima bowdown, and don't believe there are any long bolts to worry about.. but the crossbar knobs may get in the way a bit and put the j-rack a couple inches further away, but that's the only potential problem I see

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Great boat as I'm sure you know. I probably would have been better off physically with the 120 but I love the advantages of the extra length.

I like the Bowdowner racks. Had'nt seen those before. Will have to see if I can find them in the flesh. Thanks for the recommendation.
 
#34 · (Edited)
This is a really informative thread. I looked at the mopar website and have the same dilemma of OEM vs. the Thule cross bars. I like the look of the OEM but not sure how well it integrates with one of the watersports carrier they also sell? I'm guessing the Thule one fits OEM (# TC883KAY) and the OEM (# 82211708) one only fits the OEM. Can either the OEM or Thule or both support two kayaks stacked or is the J bar the only way to go for that purpose?
 
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ss24g said:
This is a really informative thread. I looked at the mopar website and have the same dilemma of OEM vs. the Thule cross bars. I like the look of the OEM but not sure how well it integrates with one of the watersports carrier they also sell? I'm guessing the Thule one fits OEM (# TC883KAY) and the OEM (# 82211708) one only fits the OEM. Can either the OEM or Thule or both support two kayaks stacked or is the J bar the only way to go for that purpose?
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I just got the Yakima Railgrab system with the 58" rails and both my kayaks fit on there side by side laying down with no issues
 
#36 ·
humungousbacon said:
I just got the Yakima Railgrab system with the 58" rails and both my kayaks fit on the are side by side laying down with no issues
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Thanks for the info. I will check out Yakima.

I'm confused, do the production crossbars (rounded a little with knobs) hold kayaks also or is that just for the basket and snowboard rack. Mopar also lists roof racks which look more like the Yak racks (straight, higher profile). Are they all the same and serve the same purpose?
 
#37 ·
ss24g said:
Thanks for the info. I will check out Yakima.

I'm confused, do the production crossbars (rounded a little with knobs) hold kayaks also or is that just for the basket and snowboard rack. Mopar also lists roof racks which look more like the Yak racks (straight, higher profile). Are they all the same and serve the same purpose?
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I would assume so. But have never used them.
 
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