Roof Rack and watersports carriers for 2017 Nissan Frontier naked roof

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I have a 2017 Nissan Frontier with no rack or rails, smooth top. I need crossbars that give me flexibility to haul canoes, install V-bars for surfskis, etc. I dont mind drilling the roof to install good rails, but if rails install in rain channels, are they really secure? What are your options Im confused looking at search results. Thanks

asked by: Steve

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The roof rack systems that attach to the door jam / gutter of your vehicle are actually very reliable and sturdy. This is a common setup and I am confident you won't have issues with this mounting style; and this way you won't be drilling into the roof of a newer vehicle.

For your 2017 Nissan Frontier with naked roof, I recommend going with Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars 54" # RRVA137B-2 and Mounting Legs # RRRLKVA. These crossbars are aerodynamic which means less wind noise than other styles, and they have a T-slot channel on top which accepts various accessories. You will also need a Fit Kit to attach the roof rack to your naked roof; use # DK108 for Crew Cab models and use # DK374 for King Cab models.

If you don't have carriers yet for your canoe and skis, then I would look into the Malone BigFoot Pro Canoe Carrier with Tie-Downs # MPG112MD for the canoe and the Rhino-Rack Ski and Fishing Rod Carrier # RR572 for the skis. I attached a few demonstration videos for you to check out.

expert reply by: Andrew N

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Answer 1

Hey Larry, yes the Rhino-Rack Roof Rack for Factory Tracks #Y02-480B-NT is going to fit the tracks you have on the roof of your Leer 100XR bed cap. The feet of this rack are designed to fit the channel dimensions of your Thule channels and also the…

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Hi Adam, The Rhino Rack Vortex Roof Rack #RR65NP is a full roof rack kit and will be all you need to get a roof rack on your 2013 Toyota Prius C. It includes the crossbars, towers (some people call them feet), and the door jamb clamps. The only…

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Hey Ken, yes you can use the Rhino Rack crossbar set part #RR25AG in the tracks of your ARE cap with the feet kit part #RRRLT600 and you'd be set. What are you planning on carrying with the rack?

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Jeff, first of all, I'm relieved to hear you weren't injured in this accident. As far as replacements go, we do have a replacement crossbar with the Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbar #RRVA137B but the towers and fit kit are only sold as a…

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Hey Tuan! You can probably get away with the 60" Thule bars #TH711520 but you're going to have to offset them to get the overhang for the Hullavator #TH898. If you're leaving it up there like that it might look a little silly and will be…

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Hey David, thanks for reaching out! It sounds like you're needing something like the Rhino-Rack Roof Rack for Factory Tracks #Y02-480B-NT which mounts to RTC #RTC16 style tracks. The crossbars are 54" wide so you'll need to make sure…

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Answer 7

For your 2020 Chevy Bolt, the roof rack recommendation will depend on if you have flush mounted rails that run front to back or no rails (naked) roof. If you have a naked roof, then I recommend the Yakima roof rack consisting of: Yakima JetStream…

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