Cargo van safari rack

[Luisafernandes]

Anyone have one of these, and would it be a good buy?


http://www.realtruck.com/hauler-aluminum-van-rack/R182939P2014Y2658MA.html

 

[Patrick46]

looks like a dandy rack...but not for $650!!

I'd be checking out my local jukyards for one from a utility company van, (which should be quite similiar)....but that's just me.

 

[Luisafernandes]

So the rack is Patrick approved...good to know!
I think this type of rack can more easily conceal my future solar and my not-yet-installed fan.
Maybe someone else disagrees...?

 

[akrvbob]

It is a great looking rack, but a standard ladder rack and 2x4s and plywood painted white will do the exact same thing for a lot less. But, be much heavier.

If money is no object, that's a great looking rack!!
Bob

 

[Luisafernandes]

It's Bob approved too! Now all I need is some green.

 

[Jeremy]

I got some Kee Klamp rail flanges and U-bolted them to the factory rack, using 1-1/4" galvanized fence post as cross bars. I shimmed them up on pressure treated to clear my roof. Not as professional looking, but lightweight and super strong. I personally think they look industrial enough that they as just as stealthy as ladder racks.


These are the flanges, Kee Klamp has a distributor is most cities:

https://keesystems.com/store/fittings/kee-klamp/70-rail-support.html

 

[SoulRaven]

You can get the pipe mount gutter brackets or bolt on really cheap, and then use metal conduit for the pipes. My entire setup <$4o.