DIY VAN ROOF RACK

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Your van is more than just your ride. It’s a statement about who you are, a companion on long adventures, and in many cases, it’s your actual home.

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LEARN MORE

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Words of Caution: A roof racks will change the weight profile of your van. Too much weight on top can make the van less stable. Take a look at our post on modifying your build for more detail.

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MEASURE

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GATHER

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ASSEMBLE

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Swipe Up for the full guide on How to Build a DIY Van Roof Rack. From Measuring Your Roof to Mounting the Rack! We got you covered.

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DIY VAN ROOF RACK

HOW TO BUILD A

Roof racks are also fairly expensive — unless you make and install one yourself, that is.

Your van is more than just your ride. It’s a statement about who you are, a companion on long adventures, and in many cases, it’s your actual home.

LEARN MORE

If you want to make it as comfortable as possible, adding a DIY van roof rack is one of the easiest ways to improve your vehicle’s versatility.

Words of Caution: A roof racks will change the weight profile of your van. Too much weight on top can make the van less stable. Take a look at our post on modifying your build for more detail.

MEASURE

YOUR ROOF

There’s nothing you can do until you know the dimensions you’re working with. Don’t do anything before you’ve measured your roof.

GATHER

YOUR SUPPLIES

With your measurements and design in hand, you have our permission to head down to the hardware store and start grabbing supplies.

ASSEMBLE

THE RACK

You should put the rack together before you do anything to the van itself. Fortunately, this step is easy and shouldn’t take too terribly long.

Swipe Up for the full guide on How to Build a DIY Van Roof Rack. From Measuring Your Roof to Mounting the Rack! We got you covered.

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