DIY Sprinter van roof rack with 80/20 extruded aluminum for under $700
Update: So far the 80/20 hardware (bolts and T-nuts) hold up against the wet costal marine layer at night. No rust observed after about 3 weeks now. For similar black coated hardware I bough from ACE hardware or budget brand (Faztek) 80/20 knock-offs from Amazon are visibly rusted. Need to replace them with either stainless or 80/20 brand. Will keep you posted after a longer term observation.
Update: Just had a 200+ mile freeway trip. MPG = 21.2. That is the same as before rack/awning installation. So the rack had no negative impact to gas mileage.
There are a lot of options in the market for van roof rack. But none of them are inexpensive. In this video, I want to show you a DIY option. You can build a strong, good looking, versatile, expendable, reconfigurable roof rack using 80/20 extruded aluminum profiles and hardwares in more reasonable budget. The beauty is you don't have to follow my design. You can use the idea and make it your own and unique roof rack once you know the possibility. Anyway, here are some of info regarding where I get my materials:
80/20 extruded aluminum and hardware: http://fandl8020.com
Square Profiles: 1515-ULS-BLACK T-slot Extrusion (I buy custom length pre-cut)
Quarter round Profiles: 1517-LS T-slot Extrusion (Aluminum color and I wrapped with black vinyl. You maybe able to order black anodized but not available at the time)
Inside corners: 3364
Gussets: 4332-Black
Inside corner connector: 3364
T-nut & bolt set: 3320
L-bracket for awning: 4417-Black
Square end cap: 2330-Plain
Quarter round end cap: 2035-Plain
Pin for end cap: 3274
T-slot cover: 2110
Rhino-Rack rail: https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/Rhino-Rack/RR43144B.html
Rhino-Rack T-nut for Sprinter factory roof track: https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/Rhino-Rack/RRQMFK11-2.html
Thule awning: https://www.etrailer.com/Vehicle-Awnings/Thule/TH490010.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Google%20%7C%20Search%20-%20Vehicle%20Awnings%20-%20SKU&adgroupid=71435245913&campaignid=1866992812&creative=420590140016&device=c&devicemodel=&feeditemid=&keyword=thule%20490010&loc_interest_ms=&loc_physical_ms=9031300&matchtype=e&network=g&placement=&position=&gclid=CjwKCAjwmqKJBhAWEiwAMvGt6Nd7aMyA8f5KiGE0J-U-aopGK4mTCxqQabe_Llbq5p2rOKMa1Y8zTBoCws8QAvD_BwE
Thule awning adapter kit: https://www.thule.com/en-us/van-accessories/awning-adapters/thule-awning-adapter-for-roof-racks-_-490001
Видео DIY Sprinter van roof rack with 80/20 extruded aluminum for under $700 канала Fred Zhang
Update: Just had a 200+ mile freeway trip. MPG = 21.2. That is the same as before rack/awning installation. So the rack had no negative impact to gas mileage.
There are a lot of options in the market for van roof rack. But none of them are inexpensive. In this video, I want to show you a DIY option. You can build a strong, good looking, versatile, expendable, reconfigurable roof rack using 80/20 extruded aluminum profiles and hardwares in more reasonable budget. The beauty is you don't have to follow my design. You can use the idea and make it your own and unique roof rack once you know the possibility. Anyway, here are some of info regarding where I get my materials:
80/20 extruded aluminum and hardware: http://fandl8020.com
Square Profiles: 1515-ULS-BLACK T-slot Extrusion (I buy custom length pre-cut)
Quarter round Profiles: 1517-LS T-slot Extrusion (Aluminum color and I wrapped with black vinyl. You maybe able to order black anodized but not available at the time)
Inside corners: 3364
Gussets: 4332-Black
Inside corner connector: 3364
T-nut & bolt set: 3320
L-bracket for awning: 4417-Black
Square end cap: 2330-Plain
Quarter round end cap: 2035-Plain
Pin for end cap: 3274
T-slot cover: 2110
Rhino-Rack rail: https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/Rhino-Rack/RR43144B.html
Rhino-Rack T-nut for Sprinter factory roof track: https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/Rhino-Rack/RRQMFK11-2.html
Thule awning: https://www.etrailer.com/Vehicle-Awnings/Thule/TH490010.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Google%20%7C%20Search%20-%20Vehicle%20Awnings%20-%20SKU&adgroupid=71435245913&campaignid=1866992812&creative=420590140016&device=c&devicemodel=&feeditemid=&keyword=thule%20490010&loc_interest_ms=&loc_physical_ms=9031300&matchtype=e&network=g&placement=&position=&gclid=CjwKCAjwmqKJBhAWEiwAMvGt6Nd7aMyA8f5KiGE0J-U-aopGK4mTCxqQabe_Llbq5p2rOKMa1Y8zTBoCws8QAvD_BwE
Thule awning adapter kit: https://www.thule.com/en-us/van-accessories/awning-adapters/thule-awning-adapter-for-roof-racks-_-490001
Видео DIY Sprinter van roof rack with 80/20 extruded aluminum for under $700 канала Fred Zhang
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