Roof Rack and watersports carriers for 2017 Nissan Frontier naked roof
Question:
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
Expert Reply:
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.
Products Referenced in This Question
Custom DK Fit Kit for 4 Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack Legs - Naked Roof
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 4 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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Custom DK Fit Kit for 4 Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack Legs - Naked Roof
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 4 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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Malone BigFoot Pro Canoe Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - Gunwale Brackets - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Canoe
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Gunwale Brackets
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Rear Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Malone
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Rhino-Rack Ski and Fishing Rod Carrier - Locking - 2 Pairs of Skis or 4 Fishing Rods
- Ski and Snowboard Racks
- Roof Rack
- Clamp-On
- Fixed Height
- Board/Ski Lock
- 2 Pairs of Skis
- 15-3/4Inch Long
- Fixed
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 54" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 54 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Naked Roofs or Fixed Mounting Points - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Feet
- 4 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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