Diy Sprinter Roof Rack

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.

Diy sprinter roof rack.

Wood can be the least expensive option to go if you re on a budget. Rhino rack rts523 sprinter van roof tracks for 144 sprinters the kit includes two 113 1 4 extruded aluminum tracks black plastic end caps and all the mounting hardware. Aluminess introduces new modular roof rack. All brackets are anodized black.

They run just about the full length of the van roof and are pre drilled in the factory hole locations plus two holes at the rear for rivets. You can buy fairings by companies like inno and thule that are designed to clamp to roof rack rails. I made a dozen roof rail brackets from 1 stainless bar stock and 1 4 20 machine screws tapped and welded. All hardware is 304 stainless s.

An important decision can be choosing between steel aluminum and wood. Here is a roof rack i build from a ladder and some roof rails i didn t use. 170 vans come with 6 mounting brackets 5 crossbars and all hardware needed to install the rack to your van. In this episode we decided build our own roof rack and deck for your sprinter for around 200.

Some are almost wide enough for a sprinter roof. Sold as set of 3 and include all hardware. This new roof rack was designed to work around the most common vent sizes and locations. Saved by carol ann mulkey.

We were about to buy one when we decided to try a diy alternative instead. Brackets attach to the oem roof rails. All new for the mercedes sprinter high roof is the aluminess modular roof rack. It s a simple and cheap way to make a solid roof rack.

144 vans come with 6 mounting brackets 4 crossbars and all hardware needed to install the rack to your van. However steel and aluminum are more durable and stronger so they will last you a lot longer. Our racks are designed to be the ultimate diy van friendly system. Thule awning brackets for high roof sprinter 2007 present.

Van roof racks truck roof rack truck bed truck camper land rover discovery 2 diy rack kombi home cargo rack garage organization. We ve already mentioned using leftover aluminum siding trim to make brackets for our ceiling coving. Roof rails are a handy addition to any sprinter but not all vans were ordered with the rails factory installed. Panels can be removed or reconfigured to work in multiple configurations to fit your needs.

Our rails will ultimately be used to attach a roof rack to the van and support solar an awning etc. Only works with thule awning for rack mount. We were checking out an aluminess rack but were stoked on th. Also hinged one side of the panel mounts for easier servicing in the future.

Do not over tighten bolts. Best of all it ships for free.