[GeorgeW]

Hi Everyone;
I just baught my new Nitro. I got Sunburst Orange. I love my new Nitro. My wife and I fight over who is going to drive. Whenever I buy a new vehicle I have hurdles that I struggle through. I had a hard time getting roof racks. Thule does not make them for the Nitro. I finally got the Dodge Dealer to install the factory ones. They said that this was the first set they ordered. I am trying to haul two 14 ft sit on top plastic kayaks. The factory racks don't spread too far. It looks like my kayaks are going to be sticking way out the back. There appears to be punch outs in the front of the top trim. Is this for a rack or maybe a light bar?
George:wavey:

 

[BlueJet]

Hello and welcome!:wavey:
Glad you joined us and enjoy your Nitro! Don't have the answer to your question. You can always try the search feature. Someone will come along soon who just may know! Enjoy the board!

Here is a thread I just found. Not sure if it has the info you are looking for, don't have time to read through it! Gotta get to work....
http://www.nitroforumz.com/showthread.php?t=2877&highlight=roof+racks

 

[Quiet Lunatic]

Welcome to the bright side George W....:wavey:
I'm not sure about the punch outs, I'll take a look later.
Enjoy the forum...

 

[petey]

Welcome to the site George!:wavey:

If you are referring to the "punchouts" near he front of the rail, I believe they are just a cover for the front bolt holding down the rails.

 

[MeanGirl]

welcome to the family and congrats on the purchase....hope you get the rack issue solved!

 

[dk1677]

Welcome George ! Great that you joined us! and excellent choice of color ,ORANGE! post some pictures and enjoy the forum! :wavey:

 

[hectorio]

welcome to the forumz,you'll love it here,don't let her drive it,if she does you never will:chuckle:

 

[SeattleJoe]

I got Sunburst Orange.

Gotta admit, I really like that Sunburst Orange ... first time I saw one (out on the street), I was really impressed.

 

[KenCary]

Hi Everyone;
I just baught my new Nitro. I got Sunburst Orange. I love my new Nitro. My wife and I fight over who is going to drive. Whenever I buy a new vehicle I have hurdles that I struggle through. I had a hard time getting roof racks. Thule does not make them for the Nitro. I finally got the Dodge Dealer to install the factory ones. They said that this was the first set they ordered. I am trying to haul two 14 ft sit on top plastic kayaks. The factory racks don't spread too far. It looks like my kayaks are going to be sticking way out the back. There appears to be punch outs in the front of the top trim. Is this for a rack or maybe a light bar?
George:wavey:

Welcome to the forum.

I have the factory "sport bars" which are the cross bars that you have. As far as I know, these are the only ones that fit the Nitro for sure.

I only use mine for a Ski/snowboard carrier, so I I don't know how far you can spread them. There are however tie down points along the rail and you might be able to put something in there to help stabilize your load.

Just to be safe, I would put a big hunk of foam rubber and I soft towel under the ends of the Kayaks in case they bend down to touch the roof.

Ken

 

[Xflashjr]

Congrats on an Awesome Car!

Make sure to check out my forum under the headlightsupercenter section for all of your Lighting needs!