Yakima Q Tower Roof Rack Installation - 2012 Nissan Versa
Today on our 2012 Nissan Versa, well be test fitting the Yakima Roof Rack System. Well be using their 48-inch crossbars, part number Y00408, the Yakima Q Towers, part number Y00124, and fit kits, part number Y00731 and Y00634. We already have the crossbar assemblies put together according to the instructions so now were ready to mount it up on top of our vehicle. Well take the front crossbar assembly and set it up on top of our roof. To position in properly, well need to measure 15 inches from the edge of our windshield to the leading edge of the Q Tower on both the passenger and drivers side in the vehicle. Once we have our front crossbar assembly positioned on our roof, we can go ahead and start tightening it down.
Yakima FrontLoader Roof Bike Rack Review - 2012 Nissan Versa
Today, on our 2012 Nissan Versa we're going to be test fitting the Yakima FrontLoader roof-mounted bike carrier, part number Y02103.To fit this bike carrier up on top of our vehicle, we're going to lay it on top of our cross bars. We'll fit the front clamp at the head of the bike rack around our front cross bar and we use the hand knob to tighten it down.We'll move to the rear cross bar and fit the clamp around our rear bar and use the T-bolt and wing nut to tighten down the rear clamp.One we have done that our bike rack is secured to our roof rack and we're ready to load up our bike.To load our bike, we're going to make sure that the wheel strap at the rear of the carrier is open. We're also going to lay open the front hoop of the bike carrier.We'll pick up our bike, place the rear wheel in the wheel tray, and place the front wheel in the wheel hoop. We'll bring the rear wheel hoop behind the tire and hold it snug against the backside of the tire.We'll use the red hand knob to tighten down the wheel hoops and secure the bike by the front wheel.With that done, we'll move to the back and use the wheel strap to secure the rear wheel.After both wheels are secured, our bike is loaded up and we're ready to hit the road.That does it for our test fit of the Yakima FrontLoader roof-mounted bike carrier, part number Y02103, on our 2012 Nissan Versa.
Yakima ForkLift Roof Mounted Bike Rack Review - 2012 Nissan Versa
Today, we have a 2012 Nissan Versa and we'll be test fitting the Yakima ForkLift roof-mounted bike carrier, part number Y02098.To fit our bike rack to the roof rack, we'll place it up on top of our cross bars.We'll fit the front clamp around the front cross bar and tighten it down with the wing nut.Once we have done that, we can slide the cap back into place and re-insert our skewer.At the back, we'll fit the clamp around the rear cross bar and again use the T-bolt and wing nut to tighten it all down.Once we have the bike rack secured to our roof rack we'll be ready to load up to our bike. We want to make sure that the wheel strap at the end of the bike track is open.We'll lift up our bike, place the wheel in the wheel tray and fit the front fork down into the skewer.We'll secure the bike by the skewer first, then we'll move back and secure the rear wheel with the wheel strap, and with that our bike is all loaded up and we're ready to get on our way.That does it for our test fit of the Yakima ForkLift roof-mounted bike carrier, part number Y02098, on our 2012 Nissan Versa.
Yakima Roof Rack Fairing Review - 2012 Nissan Versa
Today, we have with us the 2012 Nissan Versa and we'll be test fitting the Yakima 44-inch fairing for Yakima roof racks, part number Y07048.We already have our fairing assembled and now we're ready to mount it up on top of our roof rack.To fit the fairing to our cross bar we'll fit all four clips over the cross bar. We'll make sure that the fairing is centered between each of the towers from left to right.Once we've done that, we can take our carriage bolts and wing nuts and tighten down the two clamps on the outside edges of the fairing.With the wing nuts tightened down our fairing is installed and we're ready to hit the road.That does it for our test fit of the Yakima roof rack fairing, part number Y07048 on our 2012 Nissan Versa.
Thule Traverse Roof Rack Installation - 2012 Nissan Versa
Today, on our 2012 Nissan Versa were going to be test fitting a Thule roof rack system. Well be using the square load bars, part number THBL50; the traverse feet, part number TH480; as well as the Thule fit kit for this application, part number THKIT1376.We already have our roof rack assembled according to the instructions and now were ready to mount it up on top of our vehicle. To mount the system on our vehicle the first thing well need to do is open the driver and passenger side front doors. Next, well take the front loadbar assembly and place it up on top of our roof. To position the front bar properly, we need to measure 17-3/4 inches from the edge of the glass to the leading edge of the traverse foot on both sides of the vehicle. Once weve done that, we can use the included AccuTight tool and tighten down the system.
Thule SUP Taxi Stand-Up Paddleboard Carrier Review - 2012 Nissan Versa
Today we have with us a 2012 Nissan Versa and we're going to be test fitting the Thule SUP Taxi Stand-Up Paddle Board Carrier, part number TH810. To mount the SUP Taxi to our roof rack we'll take the first half of the carrier and set it up on top of our front load bar. We'll feed the straps around the load bar and back to the speed link head and tighten it down with the hand knob. Next we'll take the second half of the carrier and set it up on a reel load bar making sure that we line it up even with the front half. Once we've done that we'll repeat the same procedure as the front for tightening the straps around the load bar. And with that our SUP Taxi is mounted to our roof rack and we're ready to load up and hit the road.
Thule Sidearm Roof Bike Rack Review - 2012 Nissan Versa
Today, on our 2012 Nissan Versa well test fitting the Thule Sidearm roof mounted bike carrier, part number TH594XT. To fit the bike rack to our roof rack were going to set it up on top of our load bars. Well fit the front clamps around our front load bar and tighten it down with the included wing nuts. Well do the same with the rear clamp over our rear load bar. Once weve done that, we can prepare to load a bike. Well open up the sidearm and extend the ratcheting hook all the way out, and well also open up the wheel strap at the back of the wheel tray.
Swagman Fork Down Roof Bike Rack Review - 2012 Nissan Versa
Today, we have with us a 2012 Nissan Versa and were going to be test fitting the Swagman ForkDown roof mounted bike carrier, part number S64710. To secure this bike carrier to our roof rack, well set the head of the bike rack on top of our front load bar. Well use the included U-bolts and wing nuts to tighten down the front clamp around our front load bar. In the rear, we use the U-bolt clamping plate and wing nuts to again secure the rear of the bike rack to our roof rack on our vehicle. With our bike rack secure, we can load up a bike. Well take our bike and place the wheel of the bike into the wheel tray.
RockyMounts PitchFork Roof Bike Rack Review - 2012 Nissan Versa
Today, we have with us a 2012 Nissan Versa and well be test fitting the RockyMounts PitchFork roof-mount bike carrier, part number RKY0438.To mount the carrier to our roof rack we need to fit clamp around our front cross bar. Well use the included Allen key to tighten down the front clamp, and then we can re-install our skewer and cover. To secure the bike rack in the rear well fit the rear plastic clamp around our cross bar and use the wing nut to tighten it down. With our bike rack secured, we can load up a bike. We need to make sure that our rear wheels strap is undone and at the rear of the wheel tray. Well pick up our bike, fit the wheel into the wheel tray, and then drop the front fork down into the skewer.Well secure the bike at the front fork first, and then well move back and use the wheel strap in the rear.
Thule Flat Top Ski and Snowboard Carrier Review - 2012 Nissan Versa
Today on this 2012 Nissan Versa we're going to be test fitting the Thule Flattop Ski and Snowboard Carrier, part number TH92725. To fit the carrier to our roof rack we'll place half the carrier up on top of our front load bar. We'll take the speed link straps, feed them around the load bar and back to the head and tighten it down with the included hand knob. We'll take the second half of the carrier, place it up on top of the rear load bar and make sure that it's sitting even with the first. We'll repeat the same procedure for tightening the straps down that we did with the front. With that our carrier is mounted to our vehicle and we're ready to load up our skis and snowboards.
SportRack Nomad Roof Bike Rack Review - 2012 Nissan Versa
Today we have with us the 2012 Nissan Versa and we'll be test fitting the Sportrack Nomad Roof Mounted Bike Carrier part number ABR611. To mount the carrier to our roof rack we'll set it up on top of our load bars. We'll fit the U bolts and wing nuts around our front load bar at the head of the bike rack and we'll tighten it down. We'll move to the rear load bar and use the clamp, bolts and wing nuts to secure the rear of the bike rack. Once we've done that we can ready to load our bike. We want to make sure that the wheel straps at the front and back of the wheel tray are open.
Thule CG9 Snow Tire Chains Review - 2012 Nissan Versa
Today on this 2012 Nissan Versa, were going to be test fitting the Thule CG Tire Chains, part number TH00023070. To fit our tire chains to the tire, were going to pass the chain on the back side of the tire. As we feed the chain behind the tire, we want to make sure that the yellow end of the chain is on our right hand side. Once weve done that, were going to bring the two ends around to each other and hook them back together. Next, well hook the front half of the chains back together. Well use the red hook and the red colored chain link so that we have one continuous band around our tire.
Michelin Easy Grip Snow Tire Chains Review - 2012 Nissan Versa
Today, we have with us a 2012 Nissan Versa and well be test fitting the Michelin Easy Grip Composite Snow Tire Chains, part number 9800400. When we remove the tire chains from the bag make sure to stretch them out a little bit first. Begin stretching the tire chain over your tire. Ultimately, you will want the center gray rubber piece over the center of your wheel. Stretch as much as of the chain over the tire as possible then drive forward and make the tire turn 1/2 of a revolution. Now, stretch the portion that was the bottom of the tire over the top.
Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains Review - 2012 Nissan Versa
Today, we have with us a 2012 Nissan Versa and well be test fitting the Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains, part number PW1026. To install the tire chains on our vehicle, the first thing we need to do is have our wheels all the way to one direction. Well lay the tire chains on top of our wheel, making sure that our hook is facing outward. Well slowly drive under the chains and once were on top of the chains, well take the ends and hook them back onto themselves in the open hooks. You want to make sure that when you install the chains, each side is on the same number stop or is within one. If the stops are more than too off from each other the chain is not properly installed and the vehicle wont drive correctly.
Thule Domestique Roof Bike Rack Review - 2012 Nissan Versa
Alright, today on this 2012 Nissan Versa were going to do a test fit of the Domestique Bicycle Rack from Thule, part number TH513. Now this car is already outfitted with the Thule Roof Rack System using the Thule AeroBlades. So well start with the bicycle rack already assembled according to the instructions. Well go ahead and put it in place. Well start off with the clamp loosely installed so we can slide it over the first crossbar. And then we'll go ahead and guide our second clamp to the second crossbar.
Thule AeroBlade Traverse Roof Rack Installation - 2012 Nissan Versa
All right, today on this 2012 Nissan Versa, we're going to do a test fit of a Thule roof rack system. We'll be using the traverse foot pack, we'll be using a Thule Aeroblades part numbers TH480R, THARB53 and fit kit part number THKIT1376. We're going to start off our test fit with the roof rack already reassembled so all I got to do is place it on the correct spot on the car. We'll start off our first crossbar and then we'll go ahead and slide it to the corrrect spot. To put it in the right spot, we'll go ahead and measure from the edge of the windshield upto the leading edge of the foot pack. In this case, we're going to use a measurement of 17 and 3/8 inches.
RockyMounts TieRod Roof Bike Rack Review - 2012 Nissan Versa
Alright, today, on this 2012 Nissan Versa, we're going to do a test fit on a RockyMounts TieRod Bicycle Rack, part number RKY1014. Now, our vehicle already has a roof rack installed on it and it has elliptical-type bars. So we're going to start off with our bike rack already assembled according to instructions, so it's just a matter of placing it on our roof rack. To start off, we'll take the bike rack lower onto the front crossbar and make sure its straps run underneath. We'll go ahead and make sure we'll line up the clamp with the second crossbar. We can take the straps and put them to the clips on the other side.
Thule MOAB Roof Top Cargo Basket Review - 2012 Nissan Versa
Today on this 2012 Nissan Versa, were going to do a test fit of the M.O.A.B. Roof Basket from Thule, part number TH690. Now, our Versa has already been updated with a Thule Roof Rack System using the AeroBlades. So all I got to do is take our basket and sit it on top of the roof rack and fasten it down. Well go ahead and install the hardware from the clamps. Well tighten it down on just one side so it doesnt move around, then we can go ahead and tighten it down.
RockyMounts TieRod Roof Bike Rack Review - 2011 Nissan Versa
Alright, today on this 2011 Nissan versa, were going to do a quick test of rocky mounts bike carrier. Ok now our versa has already been equipped with a Thule roof rack system using the aero-blades. And our bike rack has already been put together according to instructions, so well go ahead and set it into place, ok so well take the front part of our rack, well slide it onto the first crossbar and run the straps underneath the bar until it catches in front. Now well go the back half of the rack and install a clamp for the second crossbar. All the hardware is attached and now go ahead and make sure the bike rack is centered on the vehicle front to rear and also position the bike rack where you want it left to right. Then we go ahead and tighten down all the hardware.
Thule Domestique Roof Bike Rack Review - 2011 Nissan Versa
Alright today on this 2011 Nissan Versa, were going to do a test fit of Thule Bike Rack part number th513. The Domestique Fork Mount Bike Carrier. We already got our roof rack installed with the Thule AeroBlades. So we will take the domestic bike rack and go ahead and set it into place, and we already have our bike rack assembled pre the instructions. Now we will start with the front of the bike rack, we will put the clamp on from the bottom of the cross rail, and then attach the hardware that is already in the bike rack. Okay we will just get it started and then we will take the clamp part and center it over the AeroBlade, and then we could just go ahead and snug it up.
Thule AeroBlade Traverse Roof Rack Installation - 2011 Nissan Versa
Alright today on this 2011 Nissan Versa, we are going to do a test fit of the Thule AeroBlades, we will be using the Rapid Traverse foot pack, and the 53 AeroBlades. Okay we have the roof rack already assembled per the instructions and so we will go ahead and open the doors up and put them into place. Okay we will go ahead and set our first cross rail into position and put it on the roofline, and then we will slide it to the correct spot as instructed. Next we will go ahead and measure out for a crossbar for the correct spot. We are going to measure from the edge of the windshield to the leading edge of the foot pack. Now always go by your instructions, but in this case it is going to be 17-3/8.
