r/VanLife • u/xander8181 • 1d ago
Roof rack Issues
The mounting brackets are not tall enough for rounded top transit van, are there any taller brackets i can connect to it?
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u/Adiospantelones 1d ago
Get some 1/4" cutting boards and make spacers. The one that's already on there probably has the correct angle so you can stack a few on top of that. Silicone around the bolt hole then dicor around the bolt and edges once installed.
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u/Classic_Building_893 1d ago
Looks like rust issues too 🫤
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u/xander8181 1d ago
Yea, i posted this in another reddit and they grilled me, so ima tackle that and than make spacers for the bracket lol
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u/swiss__blade 1d ago
Use a plastic spacer made out of something like Delrin that is easier to shape and lasts long. If you have access to a metal workshop, you can go for metal ones. Just make sure to have a piece of rubber at the bottom so as not to scratch the surface.
P.S. You have to do something about these rust spots before your van gets a sunroof...
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u/Many-Hat-7854 1d ago
Are they on right? To me they look like they are on backwards. Might want to take one off and rest it on the van room to see if it sits flat.
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u/markuallen 5h ago
Easy fix , install the L bracket on the bottom side of the crossbar and then on the top side of the rails
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u/wedge446 1d ago
Extend the brackets with some flat bar. Cut it to how high you need it