Diy Sprinter Roof Rack

In this episode we decided build our own roof rack and deck for your sprinter for around 200.

Diy sprinter roof rack.

Our racks are designed to be the ultimate diy van friendly system. Below is a how to article on installing the factory roof rails so you can mount any number of items to your roof. We ve already mentioned using leftover aluminum siding trim to make brackets for our ceiling coving. Some are almost wide enough for a sprinter roof.

Here is a roof rack i build from a ladder and some roof rails i didn t use. Panels can be removed or reconfigured to work in multiple configurations to fit your needs. Saved by carol ann mulkey. You can buy fairings by companies like inno and thule that are designed to clamp to roof rack rails.

Sold as set of 3 and include all hardware. All hardware is 304 stainless s. We were about to buy one when we decided to try a diy alternative instead. An important decision can be choosing between steel aluminum and wood.

All brackets are anodized black. Best of all it ships for free. Brackets attach to the oem roof rails. Also hinged one side of the panel mounts for easier servicing in the future.

We were checking out an aluminess rack but were stoked on th. Wood can be the least expensive option to go if you re on a budget. 144 vans come with 6 mounting brackets 4 crossbars and all hardware needed to install the rack to your van. Just add more roof rails.

Van roof racks truck roof rack truck bed truck camper land rover discovery 2 diy rack kombi home cargo rack garage organization. 170 vans come with 6 mounting brackets 5 crossbars and all hardware needed to install the rack to your van. Thule awning brackets for high roof sprinter 2007 present. All new for the mercedes sprinter high roof is the aluminess modular roof rack.

Do not over tighten bolts. It s a simple and cheap way to make a solid roof rack. I made a dozen roof rail brackets from 1 stainless bar stock and 1 4 20 machine screws tapped and welded. This new roof rack was designed to work around the most common vent sizes and locations.

However steel and aluminum are more durable and stronger so they will last you a lot longer. Doing so may cause a depression in your roof. Only works with thule awning for rack mount. Aluminess introduces new modular roof rack.

Roof rails are a handy addition to any sprinter but not all vans were ordered with the rails factory installed. If you re looking for ways to add some extra storage to your car these 10 easy diy roof rack ideas are the way to go.