Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Yakima Base Rack for 2009 Nissan Versa Hatchback


Customer Question:

I have a question regarding a Yakima rack fit for my 2009 Nissan Versa,
hatchback. I do not have a factory rack installed. I would like to carry
one flatwater kayak and I already own two-48 inch crossbars as well as a
couple different saddle configurations. I would like recommendations as to
what additional components I will need to purchase and if you have the
components onsite.


My presumption is that I will nee 4 new towers and the appropriate clips.
When I do the online configuration with Yakima it gives me two different
clip numbers, so I am not sure which to purchase. Also, will a 48 inch bar
be adequate for my car?


Racks for All Recommendation:


To use your current Yakima accessories on your Versa hatchback, you will need to build a new base rack. Your 48 inch crossbars are not large enough. Here is the configuration needed:

Yakima Q Towers - set of four


Qty: x 1



Yakima 58 inch Roundbars


Qty: x 1



Yakima Q34 Clips


Qty: x 1



Yakima Q131 Clips


Qty: x 1


Note that all of the Yakima products will work with this base rack system, you can shop for accessories from this starting point.