Yakima Roof Rack Review - 2014 Nissan Versa- Video

Today on our 2014 Nissan Versa, we're going to be doing a test fit on the Yakima JetStream crossbar roof rack system. It uses the baseline towers. This is going to allow you to carry roof mount accessories on your Versa. Things like bike racks, kayak carriers, cargo boxes, and more.You'll notice how these bars are aerodynamic. These are going to be a lot quieter than your traditional round or square bars.Now, they're going to work with your standard clamp-on accessories. They'll also work with t-slot accessories. more

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2/25/2019 1:12:40 PM

Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness Installation - 2011 Nissan Versa- Video

Today on our 2011 Nissan Versa we're going to be taking a look at and showing you how to install the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with the 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector.Here's what our wire's going to look like once we have it installed. It is going to provide us with a four-pole flat trailer connector so we have all the lights to safely get down the road, like our taillights, turn signals, and our brake lights. Now, whenever we're not using our wiring, it is designed to stay on the inside of the car at all times so we can just bundle it up and keep it wrapped inside by our spare tire. When we do want to use it, we'll pull out the slack, drop it down by our hitch. So long as we stay away from the actual latch mechanism, the wire will have enough cushion on the weather stripping here where it won't get damaged.Now, the nice thing about our wiring is that it is going to be custom designed for our Nissan. We're not going to have to cut or splice into any of the factory wires. more

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2/20/2019 1:37:13 PM

Hopkins Smart Hitch Backup Camera Installation - 2014 Nissan Versa- Video

Today on our 2014 Nissan Versa, we're going to be taking a look at and showing you how to install the Hopkins Smart Hitch Backup Camera. This is what it looks like installed. As you can see, here's our camera on the center, which it is adjustable and these two things on the sides, those are actually our backup sensors. So that will alarm us when we're getting close to an object, which these are also adjustable.All right, here's what the monitor looks like when it's not powered on. I'll go ahead and show you what it looks like when we put it in reverse. That's what it looks like when we're in reverse. more

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2/19/2019 3:42:14 PM

Curt Trailer Hitch Installation - 2011 Nissan Versa- Video

Today on our 2011 Nissan Versa, we're going to be taking a look at and showing you how to install the Curt Class One custom fit trailer hitch receiver.So here's what our hitch is going to look like once we have it installed. The cross tube is going to sit right below the bumper and the receiver tube is going to just set in just a bit. Now it is going to offer us an inch and a quarter by inch and a quarter receiver tube opening, so it's going to be great for bike racks, cargo carriers, or some light-duty towing. Now the way we're going to mount all of our accessories is through the hitch pin hole here on the side. It is going to accept a standard half-inch pin and clip. Now these are not included in the kit, but you can pick them up here at etrailer.com, along with some locking devices to keep your accessories secure.Now if you do plan on doing some light-duty towing, our safety chain connection point is going to be a plate style welded to the bottom of the receiver tube. more

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2/19/2019 11:27:39 AM

Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Installation - 2011 Nissan Versa- Video

Today on our 2011 Nissan Versa, we're going to be taking a look at, and showing you how to install, the Draw-Tite Class I Custom Fit Trailer Hitch Receiver. Here's what our hitch is going to look like once we have it installed. The cross tube is going to be visible, but the receiver tube's going to be almost flush with the back of our Versa. Now it is going to give us an 1-1/4" by 1-1/4" receiver tube opening, so it's going to be really good for light duty towing, or a bike rack or cargo carrier. Now the way we're going to mount any of those accessories, the hitch pin hole here on the side, and it is going to accept a standard 1/2" pin and clip. Now these are not included in the kit, but you can pick them up here at etrailer.com, along with some locking devices to make sure your accessories are secure.The safety chain connection points are going to be a loop style welded to the bottom, and you can see we'll have plenty of room to get most size hooks on or off. more

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2/19/2019 11:27:14 AM

Inno Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2011 nissan versa- Video

Today on a 2011 Nissan Versa we're going to test the INNO Vertical Hang 4-Bike Hanging Style Rack. Now this is a great bike rack that's going to allow you to haul up to four bikes to and from the trails or wherever you want to take them. You can see we have a bike installed. Let's take a closer look and see how it's attached.Now this is a non-traditional, hanging style rack. Instead of having the two arms kind of parallel to each other right here, parallel to the ground, they can be vertical like this and it's going to hold our bikes up here. You see that cradles kind of wedged up in at the junction of the top tube right here, and the down tube. more

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2/7/2019 8:07:38 AM

Hollywood Racks Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2011 nissan versa- Video

Today on our 2011 Nissan Versa, we're going to test out the Hollywood Racks Trail Rider 2-Bike Platform Rack.Now this rack already has a bike installed on it. Let's take a closer look and show off some of the features. The bike itself is going to be held in at three different points of contact. We're going to have a hook and loop strap on both wheels, down here, securing them into their cradles. I've got one on the front wheel, same one on the back. The third point of contact is going to be up here. more

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2/7/2019 8:07:14 AM

SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Braking System Installation - 2014 Nissan Versa- Video

Today on our 2014 Nissan Versa, we're going to be taking a look at . I'm going to show you how I install the SMI Stay and Play Duo Supplemental Braking System, part number SM99251.First let's go over the operating unit. This is what is going to send the air pressure to your actuator to apply the brakes. How it does that is through an electrical current. You're going to have four wires that are coming off of it: a red and black, a blue and brown. Your blue and brown, brown's going to go to your battery. more

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12/17/2018 11:22:12 AM

Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit Installation - 2014 Nissan Versa- Video

Today on our 2014 Nissan Versa, we're going to be taking a look at and I'm going to show you how to install the Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles, part number RM-152-98146-7. This is what our diode wiring looks like when it's installed. This is going to give us the proper lighting functions in our Nissan while it's being flat towed. How it gets those is it transfers the light signals from our RV through our plug through our wiring that's connected into our tail light wiring, our factory wiring. It's going to be one of five main components on a flat tow setup. The other four are going to be your base plate, your tow bar, your braking system, and your safety cables.Our diodes are going to protect our factory wiring from any back feed from our RV, if our RV has wiring issue. more

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12/13/2018 2:27:17 PM

Roadmaster EZ2 Base Plate Kit Installation - 2014 Nissan Versa- Video

Today on our 2014 Nissan Versa, you're gonna be taking a look at and I'm gonna show you how to install the Road Master Easy-to-Base Plate kit with removal arms, part number 52353-1. It's gonna be one of five main components in a flat tow setup. The other four are gonna be your safety cables, your wiring, your breaking system, and your tow bar. This is what our base plate looks like when it's installed. This is going to give us a solid mounting point for our tow bar, when we're flat towing our Nissan. In a solid connection point between our RV and our Nissan while we're flat towing it. more

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12/12/2018 11:42:24 AM

RoadMaster Falcon Tow Bar Installation - 2014 Nissan Versa- Video

Today on our 2014 Nissan Versa, you're going to be taking a look at the Roadmaster Falcon All-Terrain nonbinding tow bar, part number RM-522. This is what our Falcon all-terrain tow bar looks like mounted on our vehicle. It's going to be one of five main components in a flat -tow setup. The other four are going to be your safety cables, your wiring, your braking system, and your base plate.One of the nice things about the all-terrain is it's a nonbinding tow bar, which means if your vehicle or your motor home is on level ground you can still connect or disconnect your tow bar to your base plate. It's going to have integrated channels for your wiring and for your safety cables. This is really going the help when traveling to help keep everything up off the ground.The arms are going to lock into the out position when towing your vehicle. more

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12/12/2018 11:42:12 AM

Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Nissan Versa- Video

Speaker 1: Today in this 2012 Nissan Versa hatchback we'll be having a look at and showing you how to install the Draw Tite class one trailer hitch receiver, part number 24798.Here's what our hitch looks like installed. As you'll notice about this hitch, it's tucked up nice and tight against our fascia giving us the most ground clearance possible, which is great because this car is fairly low to the ground. Now even though our hitch rests up tight against the bottom of the fascia we still have plenty of clearance around our receiver opening, which makes this a great hitch to use with your bike racks and your cargo carriers.On the side of our receiver you'll find our industry standard 1/2 inch diameter hitch pin hole, which you can use to secure your hitch mounted accessories with a pin and clip, which we have available separately on our website as part number PC2. On the bottom of our receiver are rolled steel safety chain loops. What's great about these is even if you have a very large diameter safety chain hook like this one, you can still clip on and clip off easily. This hitch features a 200 pound max tongue weight rating and a 2,000 pound max gross trailer weight rating. more

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10/24/2018 12:07:12 PM

Rhino Rack Roof Rack Review - 2012 Nissan Versa- Video

Speaker 1: Today on our 2012 Nissan Versa, we're going to be test fitting the Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Roof Rack System. This is going to consist of part numbers RRVA118B-2. This is going to be the Vortex Aero Crossbars that you see here. These are 46" long. These also come in silver, part number RRVA118S-2. Holding those in place we have the 2500 Series Legs. more

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8/16/2018 4:57:11 PM

Hollywood Racks Express Trunk Bike Racks Review - 2012 Nissan Versa- Video

Speaker 1: Today, on our 2012 Nissan Versa, we're going to be test fitting the Hollywood Racks Express 3 Bike Rack, part number HRE3. As you can see, we already have a bike installed, so let's take a look at some of the features before we take it off. Each cradle, as you can see, can pivot from side to side and can move back and forth, in order to accommodate to your specific bike frame needs and the spacing on your bikes should you have it fully loaded. The bike itself is secured from two different points of contact. You can see the these rubber straps we have that simply come off and fasten pretty easily around the notch right there, and secures your bike very well.We have a stabilization strap included for when you are carrying a full load. You simply pull it around, wrap it around all three bikes, and fasten it down, in order to keep your bikes compact for travel. more

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8/13/2018 8:07:12 AM

Yakima Trunk Bike Racks Review - 2012 Nissan Versa- Video

Speaker 1: Today on our 2012 Nissan Versa we're going to be test fitting the Yakima Hangout 2 Trunk Mount Bike Rack. That's going to be part number Y02637. We already have a bike installed on the rack, let's go take a closer look here and show off some of the features. Now this is one of their more bare bones style trunk mount bike racks. It can carry up to two bikes. The cradles here are adjustable. more

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8/13/2018 7:57:43 AM

Yakima Trunk Bike Racks Review - 2012 Nissan Versa Y02634- Video

Speaker 1: Today on our 2012 Nissan Versa, we're going to be test fitting the Yakima FullBack 2 bike rack, part number Y02634. We already have a bike installed on the rack, so let's go and take a closer look and show off some of the features. We'll start on the first ends here and then work our way inward. On the end of one of our arms, we do have the patented Yakima bottle opener, which is pretty commonplace amongst most of their bike racks. Next to that is the difference here, we have an integrated cable lock, which will pull out, wrap around the outermost bike, and attach to this point here. So you can secure your bikes into place once that's secured at this point because if this is secured here, you can't pull the most inner bike out and of course neither of those can be removed.Moving onto the cradles, these are stationary, meaning they can't move back and forth or side to side. more

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8/13/2018 7:57:25 AM

Yakima Trunk Bike Racks Review - 2012 Nissan Versa Y02636- Video

Speaker 1: Today on our 2012 Nissan Versa, we're going to be test fitting the Yakima halfback two bike rack, part number Y02636. We already have a bike installed on the rack, let's go ahead and take a closer look and show off some of our features. We're going to start with the end here and work our way in. Starting with the two ends of our arms, we do have the Yakima bottle openers, which are pretty standard amongst most of their bike racks. Moving forward, we have the cradles here. Now, something to note here, these are stationary, meaning they don't move back and forth or side to side. more

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8/13/2018 7:57:09 AM

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2016 Nissan Versa - Curt- Video

Today on our 2016 Nissan Versa we're going to be taking a look at the and installing the CURT class one trailer hitch receiver, part number C11256. Here's what this hitch is going to look like once it's installed on the vehicle. As you can see, it's very well hidden right up under near the rear fascia here to where you can't see much other than the receiver tube opening and possibly the plate for the safety chain connection points here. With it being very well hidden, it's going to make sure that you're not going to accidentally hit your shin or anything on it. That's definitely a good thing. Then also how highly tucked up it is underneath here to make sure that it does stay hidden and maintains a very clean look for your vehicle. This hitch is going to be here when you need it for things like bike racks and cargo carriers. Here it's got the 1/2" hitch pinhole that's going to work well to secure your bike racks and cargo carriers. more

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8/12/2016 9:31:06 PM

Inno Roof Rack Review - 2016 Nissan Versa- Video

Today on our 2016 Nissan Versa, we'll be doing a test fit on the Inno Aero Roof Rack System and using part numbers INXB93-100 for our crossbars, part number INXS200 for the flush feet, and part number INK608 for the custom fit kit. As you saw, we've already got the front one installed. Let's go ahead and do the rear one together. Let's start by grabbing our flush foot here. Then we're going to grab our pad. We need to make sure that this goes on the proper way. more

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7/26/2016 10:26:37 AM

Rhino Rack Roof Rack Review - 2016 Nissan Versa- Video

Today on our 2016 Nissan Versa we'll be doing a test fit on the Rhino Rack Vortex Aero roof rack system using part numbers RRVA118B-2 for the aero crossbars and part number RRRLKVA for the leg kit and part number DK232 for the custom fit kit for our Versa. To begin our test fit you'll notice that we've already got the front one installed. We're going to do the rear one together. Let's go ahead and start by grabbing our leg, okay Then we'll grab our pad. Now on the bottom here you'll notice that it's got this raised portion here. We want to make sure that this facing inward as you see it here. more

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7/26/2016 10:26:06 AM

Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2010 Nissan Versa- Video

Today on our 2010 Nissan Versa, well be installing the Tow Ready T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector, part number 118545. Now when youre going to use your four-flat wiring, youll simply pull it out, keep it away from the center latch area. When you close the hatch, itll push in on the weather stripping. When you no longer need the four-flat wiring, you simply raise the hatch and lift up the rear storage area. You can store your four-flat wiring down near the spare tire.Were going to begin here by raising the rear hatch of the vehicle. Well then need to remove the center covering section here, as well as this section right here. more

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12/18/2014 6:52:18 PM

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2010 Nissan Versa - Curt- Video

Today on our 2010 Nissan Versa we're going to be installing the CURT trailer hitch receiver, part number C11348. Now here's what our hitch looks like installed on our vehicle. Now we'll go ahead and give you a couple measurements in helping you choose some access for your hitch, such as a bicycle rack or a cargo carrier. From the center of the hitch pinhole to the outermost edge of the bumper is approximately 4-1/2". From the top of the opening in the receiver to the ground is approximately 10". Now let's go ahead and install our hitch. We're going to begin by pointing out the mounting locations. more

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10/28/2014 8:01:44 PM

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2010 Nissan Versa - Draw-Tite- Video

Today on our 2010 Nissan Versa we'll be installing the Draw-Tite Hitch part number 24798. This is what our hitch will look like once it's installed. Next we'll give you a couple measurements to assist you selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outer most edge of the bumper is 4-1/2". From the top of the receiver tube opening to the ground is 9-3/4". This will assist you selecting accessories such as a ball mount, bike rack or cargo carrier. Now we'll go ahead with the installation. To being our install we'll first go ahead and point out the attachment points. more

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10/28/2014 7:49:01 PM

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2010 Nissan Versa - Hidden Hitch- Video

Today on our 2010 Nissan Versa we'll be installing Hidden Hitch, part number 60875. This is what our hitch will look like once it's installed. Next, we'll go ahead and give you a couple measurements to assist you in selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pinhole to the outermost edge of the bumper is four and a half inches. From the top of the receiver tube opening to the ground is nine and three quarter inches. This will assist you in selecting accessories such as a ball mount, bike rack, or cargo carrier. more

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10/24/2014 11:49:51 AM

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2009 Nissan Versa - Curt- Video

Today on our 2009 Nissan Versa we'll be installing the Curt one-and-a-quarter-inch receiver to hitch, part number C113483. This is what our hitch will look like once it's installed. Next we're going to give you a couple measurements to assist you in selecting accessories for your new hitch, such as a ball mount, bike rack or cargo carrier. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outermost edge of the bumper is five inches. From the top of the receiver tube opening to the ground is 10 and a quarter inches. Now we'll go ahead with the installation. To begin our install, we'll first go ahead and point out the attachment points. We'll have a total of three attachment points and the two on the driver's side, we'll be utilizing pre-drilled holes in the frame by the manufacturer. The one on the passenger, we'll be utilizing the manufacturer's tow hook. This side of the frame has an undercoating on it to help protect it from rust, however, we'll need to remove this undercoating to make sure it doesn't get in the way of the hitch and our hitch attachment points. more

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5/29/2014 1:18:54 PM

Thule Pulse Large Rooftop Cargo Box Review - 2010 Nissan Versa- Video

Today on our 2010 Nissan Versa, we'll be test fitting the Thule Pulse Large Rooftop Cargo Box, part number TH615. We'll begin our test fit by placing the cargo box onto the vehicle's load bars. After positioning the box, we'll then unlock the box and open the lid. With the lid open and exposing the four slots in the bottom of the box, we can take the claws and slide them to the slot down on top of the load bars. We can then turn the knobs to bring the claws up tightly against the load bar. We'll then repeat these steps for all three of the other slots. more

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7/16/2013 12:28:23 PM

Thule Sonic XXL Rooftop Cargo Box Review - 2010 Nissan Versa- Video

Today on our 2010 Nissan Versa, we'll be test fitting the Thule Sonic XXL rooftop cargo box, part number TH636S. We'll begin our test fit by placing the cargo box onto the vehicle's load bars. We'll position the claws to fit over the load bars, and place the box onto the roof. We'll then unlock the box and open the lid, exposing the two closest knobs. We'll then turn the knobs to bring the claws up around tightly against the load bars. We'll then close the lid and move to the other side of the vehicle, where we will open up the lid, exposing the two closest knobs to you again. more

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7/11/2013 7:33:41 AM

Thule Sonic Medium Rooftop Cargo Box Review - 2010 Nissan Versa- Video

Today on our 2010 Nissan Versa, we'll be test fitting the Thule Sonic Medium rooftop cargo box, part number TH634B. We'll begin our test fit by placing the cargo box onto the vehicle's load bars. We'll unlock the box and open the lid, exposing the two knobs closest to you. We'll position the claws over the load bars, and turn the knobs to bring the claws up tightly against the load bars. You'll know that the claws have been fully tightened when the knob makes a clicking noise. We'll then close the lid and move to the other side of the vehicle, where we will again open up the lid to expose the two knobs closest to you. more

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7/11/2013 7:30:27 AM

Thule Pulse Medium Rooftop Cargo Box Review - 2010 Nissan Versa- Video

Today on our 2010 Nissan Versa, we'll be test fitting the Thule Pulse Medium rooftop cargo box, part number TH614. We'll begin our test fit by placing the box onto the vehicle's load bars. We'll unlock the box and open the lid, exposing the four cutouts in the bottom of the box. We'll slide the clamps down through the slots over the load bars, and turn the knobs to bring the clamps up around tightly against the load bars. We'll then repeat these steps for all three of the other slots. After everything is all tightened down and secured, you can see that we can easily gain access to the rear hatch with the box secured to the vehicle. more

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7/10/2013 3:37:26 PM

Thule Force XXL Rooftop Cargo Box Review - 2010 Nissan Versa- Video

Today on our 2010 Nissan Versa, we'll be test fitting the Thule Force XXL rooftop cargo box, part number TH626. We'll begin our test fit by placing the box onto the vehicle's load bars, and position the clamps over the load bars. We'll then unlock the box and open the lid, exposing the two knobs closest to you. We'll then turn the knobs to bring the clamps up around tightly against the load bars until the knob starts to click. That's when you know the clamp will be fully tightened. We'll then close the lid and move over to the other side, and open the lid again, exposing the two closest knobs to you. more

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7/10/2013 3:37:03 PM

Yakima Q Tower Roof Rack Installation - 2012 Nissan Versa- Video

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. more

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6/21/2012 12:17:23 PM

Yakima FrontLoader Roof Bike Rack Review - 2012 Nissan Versa- Video

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. more

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6/21/2012 12:16:42 PM

Yakima ForkLift Roof Mounted Bike Rack Review - 2012 Nissan Versa- Video

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. more

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6/21/2012 12:16:26 PM

Yakima Roof Rack Fairing Review - 2012 Nissan Versa- Video

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. more

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6/21/2012 12:16:18 PM

Thule SUP Taxi Stand-Up Paddleboard Carrier Review - 2012 Nissan Versa- Video

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. more

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6/21/2012 12:05:27 PM

Thule Sidearm Roof Bike Rack Review - 2012 Nissan Versa- Video

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. more

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6/21/2012 12:05:13 PM

Swagman Fork Down Roof Bike Rack Review - 2012 Nissan Versa- Video

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. more

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6/21/2012 11:58:58 AM

SportRack Nomad Roof Bike Rack Review - 2012 Nissan Versa- Video

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. more

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6/18/2012 11:08:52 AM

Michelin Easy Grip Snow Tire Chains Review - 2012 Nissan Versa- Video

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. more

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6/14/2012 1:14:18 PM

Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains Review - 2012 Nissan Versa- Video

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. more

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6/14/2012 3:13:05 AM

Thule Domestique Roof Bike Rack Review - 2012 Nissan Versa- Video

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. more

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2/14/2012 8:01:11 AM

Thule MOAB Roof Top Cargo Basket Review - 2012 Nissan Versa- Video

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. more

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2/10/2012 2:28:06 PM

RockyMounts TieRod Roof Bike Rack Review - 2012 Nissan Versa- Video

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. more

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2/10/2012 9:28:42 AM

RockyMounts TieRod Roof Bike Rack Review - 2011 Nissan Versa- Video

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. more

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12/15/2011 1:48:29 AM

Thule Domestique Roof Bike Rack Review - 2011 Nissan Versa- Video

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. more

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12/7/2011 4:40:32 PM

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