What is the Best Roof Rack System for Transporting 2 Kayaks on a 2012 Nissan Altima?

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I have a 2012 Altima LS 4 door sedan with a sunroof can I install a kayak roof rack to transport two kayaks.. if so what brand and model number exactly would you recommend and could you provide a link to that exact rack thank you

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Your best option will be to use an Aero style bar because of their ability to carry stacker style mounts and that they put less stress onto the kayak hulls themselves. This also allows you to avoid placing the kayak near the sunroof to help you have less worries while loading.

I recommend the Thule WingBar kit, consisting of the following parts:
- Thule WingBars - Aluminum 53", part # TH711420 in silver or # TH711400 in black
- Thule Traverse Roof-Rack Foot Pack, part # TH480R
- Thule Roof Rack Kit for Traverse Foot Packs - part # THKIT1580

This kit is an aluminum kit that provides aerodynamic bars that will help improve the performance of the vehicle while driving as well as providing the space for the kayaks to be mounted onto the bars.

An economical option would be the Rhino-Rack Vortex Crossbar kit, consisting of these parts:
- Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum 46", part # RRVA118S-2
- Vortex Aero Legs, part # RRRLKVA
- VCustom DK Fit Kit for Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack Legs, part # DK168

A stacker-style is a set of posts that go between two kayaks and allow for both to be tied down to the single post, providing maximum efficiency for space. A stacker like the Thule The Stacker, part # TH830, will help you accomplish this quite easily and be compatible with your new roof kit.

I've included a link to the entire Kayak Carrier section filtered down to just the stacker bars compatible with Aero kits for your convenience, as well as a video demonstrating Thule The Stacker on a vehicle so you can get an idea of what it looks like.

expert reply by: Jacob W

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