Q:  Is there a recommended roof rack system, a fixed rack system,  for a 2011 nissan rogue s  with naked roof?

A:  Yes, we do have a roof rack system for your 2011 Nissan Rogue. I would recommend either of the two options below. The only difference is the bar style. The second one is a more modern design and might better suit your vehicle and your style if you are into that.

 Thule 480 Traverse Roof Rack System, (includes 480 Travers foot pack, LB58 load bars and 1587 fit kit).

Thule 480R Rapid Traverse Roof Rack, (includes 480R Travers foot pack, ARB53AeroBlade bars and 1587 fit kit).

 But then I noticed that you mentioned “fixed system”. Do you mean you want to permanently drill into the roof of your vehicle and do a permanent rack system? If that is the case then you have a couple of other options noted below.

 Thule 460 Podium Roof Rack System, (includes 460 Podium foot pack, LB58 load bars and TK14 attachment points). With this system, the four attachment points are fixed in place. Here are the installation instructions for this system.

Thule 460R Rapid Podium Car Rack, (includes 460 Podium foot pack, LB58 load bars and TK14 attachment points). Same system as above with the AeroBlade bars.

 Another option is to mount a set of Thule TP54 54″ Tracks and then one of the two above mentioned 460(R) systems (but instead of the TK14 you will get the TK1). This option is a little more versatile since it allows you to slide and adjust the distance between cross bars from front to back. Here are the installation instructions for this system.

Q:  I’d like to buy the TracRac T-Rac system to use on my 1998 Nissan Frontier – will this work?

A: According the the manufacturer there is no fit for the TracRac T-Rac system that works with  your 1998 Nissan Frontier.  The heavier duty TracRac G2 Sliding Truck Rack will work with a 1998 Nissan Frontier. If you are interested in this system, measure the exact inside length measurement of your truck bed to make sure you order the correct components that go with the TracRac G2.

Another option is the Thule 422XT Xsporter Truck Rack which has a carrying capacity of 450 lbs.

Q: I’m looking for a canoe rack that’s removeable, and I thought my selection of the The Yakima Q Tower half rack would fit the bil but was told it would not work..  I assume the problem is the shape of the roof on the cab.  I’d rather not do a permanent installation, although I’m not opposed to some drilling, as long as the front and rear racks are still removeable with minimal hassle.

A: Unfortunately the Nissan Frontier is a very difficult vehicle for us.  We can do a drill in system with only one bar above the roof to match up with the Outdoorsman you’ve selected, and in this case I’d recommend the Yakima Control Tower ½ Pack System or as a full system with two bars.

You could always run two Outdoorsman out of the bed, but this does tend to skew items to be carried toward the rear of the truck.

An alternative is the Sportrack ABR527 which will need to be strapped through the doors of the vehicle but provides an easy on-off mounting system for the cab of your truck.  We do not stock this item but can easily obtain it for you.

Q: Thanks for the suggestions.  I don’t think I’m interested in the Sportrack, since I’d prefer a hard bar over the cab.  Occasionally I wind up hauling lumber for small jobs, so I’m really looking for something that can do double duty and still be removable.

The Yakima Control Tower might work, but I’d like to see some schematics so I can understand exactly how it attaches.  You mentioned drilling, but the only photos I saw online showed mounting to a pre-existing roof track. Would I be drilling into the roof of the cab?  Anyway, some more details will help me know if it will work.

I have also considered going with two Outdoorsman (Outdoorsmen?) at the front and rear of the bed, but I’m hoping for a cab-mount rack to give me a longer capacity.  I’m hauling a 14-foot ABS canoe (and sometimes lumber).

Can you tell me if the TracRac TracOne Truck Rack will fit my 2006 Nissan Frontier?  I did the online Fit Guide and it came up TracRacG2, but I don’t want to spend that kind of money.  If you can tell me if the TracOne will work, that will help me make my decision.

A:  The TracRac TracOne will unfortunately not fit your Frontier, and it most likely is due to one of two reasons.  Either you have a bed mounted track system that gets in the way (many Nissans have an item called the Utilitrac attached to the inner edge of the bed) or the distance from the top of your bedrail to under the bedrail is too great for the TracOne clamps to reach.  I’m not sure which but in discussing this vehicle with TracRac, this is what I’ve learned.  The TracRac Sliding G2 System is a fit, and it mounts into the stake hole pockets so we know that will work, but as you mention it is a great deal of money.

I realize the problems you are encountering with a short bed truck as I too have one.  A single bar above the cab with something in the bed does usually answer all needs, and this is what I ended up doing.  I use one bar above the cab, but I did not have to drill into the truck to put one on.  If I was you, I would drill a permanent mount system into the truck cab (unfortunately I cannot tell you exactly where to drill) but we’ve had a lot of folks do so successfully and without issue.  Here is  picture of a Nissan Titan that one customer drilled in a track to have two bars on the roof:  Permanent Mount on Titan.  You would only need to drill four holes to mount a Landing Pad base, and then have the Control Tower rise out of that base, then you have forward support for your longer items!

Q:  I would like to know if you sale a roof rack for a 2005 Nissan Frontier Crew  Cap  (4 doors) SE. I am looking for a rack for this for sometime now. This model comes without any rack  from factory.

A: Unfortunately the ’05 Nissan Frontier is a hard vehicle to fit, in fact I checked all our top of car rack vendors and not a single one has an easy out of the box system for the Frontier.

But don’t give up hope, if your brave drill in a track (see Yakima 54″ track ) and to this track mount a tower system (see Yakima Control Tower System and you can indeed have a roof rack.  Click on the above links to learn more.

Image of a Nissan Frontier 2 Door bed mounted truck rack kayak rack system using the Outdoorsman 300 Compact truck rack with LB58 58" cross bars and two Yakima HullRaiser kayak J-cradles.

This Nissan Frontier 2 Door truck rack for kayaks is sporting the Yakima Outdoorsman 300 Compact truck rack and two Yakima HullRaiser kayak racks.  Sadly, in this picture, the Yakima kayak rack system for trucks is not sporting any kayaks.

The Yakima Outdoorsman truck racks are available in two sizes–Full Size and Compact–and are sold as half sets without cross bars. This allows you to select the appropriate cross bar length to suit you needs and to order a single set of towers and a single cross bar to be paired up with a cab mounted crossbar using the Yakima Q-Tower Half Pack system. In this image, we see two half sets of Outdoorsman 300 Compact towers and a pair of 58″ cross bars.

2004 Nissan Titan Crew cCb pickup permanent mount rack system using the Thule TP54 54" roof tracks and the Thule 430 Tracker II rack system with TK1 Tracker Kit.

Sometimes your best option for a rack system requires a bit of drilling.  While drilling into the roof of your vehicle may seem less than ideal, once you wrap your head around the idea, the end result is a clean, secure, factory-installed looking system. Plus, you can tell all your friends that you yourself drilled, yes drilled, into the roof and installed the system yourself.  This 2004 Nissan Titan permanent mount rack system is using the Thule TP54 54″ tracks with the Thule 430 Tracker II base rack with the TK1 Tracker Kit and LB58 58″ load bars. Although we are thoroughly impressed with this job, we may suggest proper kayak carriers for those kayaks.  Sure, tying a boat directly to crossbars will do the job, but your boat will be much happier with something like the Thule 883 Glide and Set kayak saddles.

Complete install details for 2004 Nissan Titan Crew Cab pickup permanent roof rack system.

Image of the all-new Trac Rac TracONE pickup truckbed ladder rack system, an economical, one-size-fits all solution for virtually all truck bed sizes.

Now available from the TracRac Truck Rack Company is the TracRac TracONE truck rack-ladder rack, a complete system that fits virtually all makes and models of pickup trucks from Chevy, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Nissan, Toyota etc. Essentially it is a more budget priced version of the TracRac T-Rac G2 model, as the TracONE delivers the same materials constuction, design and installation hardware but does not include some of the upgrades available on the T-Rac G2 such as ARC Side Cleat Tie-Downs, tool box mounting kit, overhead HD Load Stops etc. The TracRac TracONE  is a super-duty commercial work rack that can carry up to 800 lbs of cargo, yet the entire system weighs just 50 lbs. Built of premium aluminum with a double-powder coated finish for protection against corrosion as well as marks and scratches. The TracRac TracONE truck rack features superb styling that looks great on any pickup truck. Very easy to install and requires no drilling. Just use the included clamps to secure onto the pickup truckbed rails. Optional accessories also available for use with the system.

Image of the second generation (thus the G2 in the name) TracRac T-Rac G2 truck rack complete system, which replaces the original T-Rac model with advancements in strength, design and included accessories.

Now that TracRac is owned by Thule Racks many new advancements in product design are being released rapidly, whether in the form of completely new truck rack-ladder rack products or improvements on existing models. The TracRac T-Rac G2 truck rack is an example of the latter, called the T-Rac G2 because it is the 2nd generation and improves on the original T-Rac truck rack with the ability to now handle up to 800 lbs. of cargo, and doing so at the lightweight of 55 lbs. The 100% rust free all aluminum construction is super strong and rugged. Plus a double powder coat has been added in the finishing process to provide further weatherproof protection and corrosion resistance. Resists scratches and marks too. Very simple installation process of the Trac Rac TRac G2, no drilling required, just install via the included clamping devices to the pickup truck bed rails. Compatible with virtually all pickup truck makes and models from Chevy, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Nissan, Toyota pickup trucks etc. New included accessories for securing loads ( HD Load Stops and ARC Side Cleats) and also mounting tool boxes (universal toolbox mounting kit) from virtually all tool box manufacturers. Many additional accessories are also available for use with the TracRac T-Rac system.

Picture of the all-new TracRac G2 truck rack system, America's original sliding truck rack system for pickup trucks. Includes new features.

Improving on the original TracRac sliding truck rack-ladder rack system, the 2nd generation version called the TracRac G2 sliding truck rack delivers all-new features and even more industrial strength. The TracRac G2 truck rack-ladder rack can now haul up to 1250 lbs on the 100% rust free super-duty aluminum cross bars. The total truck rack system only weighs 80 lbs. Now includes integrated ARC Side Cleats on each of the four upright towers, providing for more versatility with tie-down configurations. The included base rails provide a custom fit on virtually all pickup truck makes and models. Many TracRac truck rack  accessories are also available for use with the  Trac Rac G2 system, including TracRac tonneau cover that integrates with the Trac Rac G2 truck rack system; MDP cantilever extension that adds over 32″ of cab protection when hauling extra long loads; TracBox, a low-profile tool box for the pickup truckbed; cargo divider; tool box mount kit for using tool box brands other than TracRac; heavy-duty ratching tie-downs; kayak rack and more. The TracRac truck racks fit guide is a handy tool to determine Trac Rac G2 ladder-rack-truck rack compatibility and/or the correct model for your specific pickup truck year / make / model. Ideal for virtually all Chevy, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Nissan, Toyota pickup trucks and more. The TracRac truck rack company is owned by Thule Racks, as Thule recently purchased the TracRac company.

Picture of the locking Rocky Mounts DriveShaft 15mm / 20mm thru-axle fork adapter. Fits any RockyMounts, Thule, Yakima, Whispbar, Inno fork mount bike racks and more.

Picture of the locking RockyMounts DriveShaft SD 20mm / 15mm thru-axle fork adapter for mounting to Toyota Tundra, Toyota Tacoma, Nissan Titan, Nissan Frontier, Chevy, GMC pickup truck bed channels.

Behold what could very well be the coolest new bike rack products for 2011, the all-new Rocky Mounts DriveShaft 15mm / 20mm thru-axle fork adapter (works on any fork mount bike racks from RockyMounts, Whispbar, Yakima, Thule, Inno, SportRack and more) and the category crushing Rocky Mounts DriveShaft SD that is actually a pickup truck bike rack and 15mm / 20mm thru-axle fork adapter combined into one great product and installs on any pickup truck bed track systems and channel systems located on the Toyota Tacoma, Toyota Tundra, Nissan Frontier, Nissan Titan and certain model pick-up trucks from GMC and Chevrolet etc. Both the Rocky Mounts DriveShaft and the RockyMounts DriveShaft SD include a lock to secure the bike to the adapter. And of course they also have the unique ability to universally work with both 20mm and 15mm t-axles. Beautiful black powder coated finish as well.