How To Build A Van Roof Rack

If you have factory roof racks that run from front to back you can build your own steel crossmembers using one inch square tubing cut to size and secured to the factory racks using carriage bolts.

How to build a van roof rack.

It s easiest to install your roof rack early on in the build so you can easily access the inside of your van s roof. However it adds a lot to a simple roof rack. These holes have plastic caps in them when not in use. Created my own roof rack to haul big items with the beater.

Build your own damn. Ensure that the roof rack is in position and properly adjusted leaving good space at the centre. Then follow this guide. This is a simple diy roof rack for my compact car that i designed for transporting my kayak for a cost of under thirty dollars.

It will take you through the process of making an amazing roof rack with lights attached in it at every angle. Using a flat head screw driver assemble the roof rails to the top of the car by sxrewing the side rails and the cross bars together. Avoid drilling too deep into the roof of the car. Also be sure to see the minor.

Once the 13 16 unistrut crossbars are mounted to the panels lift the 2 panel array up onto the 1 5 8 unistrut side rails on top of the van. All the bolts and unistrut cone nuts must be mounted to the panel first. Diy camper shell roof rack. Then slide the unistrut crossbar over all 4 cone nuts in a line.

Attaching the rack permanently to the van is the scariest part of the whole build. This is totally extra and optional. I ve always wanted a roof rack for my land cruiser but the commercially available options didn t fit my needs so i made a custom one come see how. Set the assembled rack atop the vehicle.

Our van along with may other models features a channel in the roof with pre drilled holes to attach a roof rack. Can t tell you how many opp s that i missed where i wasn t in the truck or jeep to haul it home.