Why Pick a Commercial Roof Rack for your Stealth Camper Van?

Instead of getting a Thule or Yakima roof rack, I choose to get a commercial roof rack by VanGuard. I discuss why you might want to choose a commercial roof rack as well.

[yingerman]

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[kawaikui]

Good idea for stealth and even looks great!

[videovango]

This is a UK company. Is there a link for the us? I’m having a hard time finding any racks at all for my 2018 Promaster city.

[karinhart]

So two years later, are you still happy with this roof rack, its quality, etc.?

[dougboczulak]

Hey SV What ebay sell did you get these from?

[Squareknt]

Update on speed I was able to install my switch right where the original off/on switch was. The speed control shaft was a little smaller so I used some thin fender washers to mount this. While I had it apart I painted the dome the same color as the van(Burgundy) and I had to make a filler plate to bulk up the thickness. I was surprised to see two switches in the package. Looks like a great fall week coming up here on the coast. Maybe do another trial weekend down at Assateague Island beach campground, with the ponies surrounding your van.

[Squareknt]

Checked out the racks. Still working on the inside-insulation / electric etc. But I have question about the placement of the Maxxfan Dome install. I see yours is on the left rear. I put the bed on that side because #1 that's the short door. And #2 for stealth. It's easier to exit the driver side door and just pop into the slider on that side without walking all the way around. As you know there are cameras everywhere in the parking lots now. Did the Dome fan get in the way of your rack install. And how is the sound level if say you were sitting on the bed with the computer bench across on top of the sink unit. Would the fan noise prevent conversations. I am also looking at a speed control for that unit. Hope you can help as I know you are up on the electronic end of things and I am just a simple 75 year old Master Boat Builder!

[SuperDeut]

Good to know. Thank you. Have a great day.
PS. Just wondering if it can be mounted on a Nissan NV200.

[vLife]

The base and part that wraps around the cross bar is made of what?

The one I'm looking is 55 wide 2 bar on my Ram Promaster city. Do they sell wider? If my paddle boards are 31 inches at the widest part can I fit two side by side? I think they will only over hang 3 or so inches in the middle, possibly not even where the paddle boards land.

[SuperDeut]

Looks great but too tall for standard home garage. It wont clear...at least I do not think it will clear.
Keep em coming! Great vids!

[chesimmons]

r u going to place a thule box on the roof? if so, how will that impact your solar?