DIY PITCHED VAN ROOF RACKS FOR SOLAR / ROOF RACK FOR A VAN WITH FIBERGLASS HIGH TOP

Описание: I often get asked about the roof racks on my van. I understand why, it's hard to find good racks for vans that have a fiberglass bubble-top like this. With the growing popularity of solar power being installed on vans I've found that many people are looking for a rack to fit the conversion style of vans, with a raised roof. Most racks are simply too low, and those that are high enough are very big and bulky, not to mention very expensive. So I designed these roof racks and asked a welder to build them for me. These racks are sleek, shaped to sit close to the bubble top and create minimal drag in the wind. Now you can have them made for your van too, using the PDF technical drawings I've prepared. They are for sale through my Bigcartel web shop. Link below.

BUY THE PDF TECH PACK HERE: http://DIYosefine.bigcartel.com

BUY PRE-MADE GUTTER MOUTNS HERE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0897MWLDY/...

The racks are designed for the Dodge Ram 1500 Regency model conversion van, but are likely to fit other bubble-top vans as well, either as they are or with minor tweaks. (Please verify against the measurements of the van you are making them for, before having racks made.)

Vanlife sure is a lot easier with solar power. My 200W of solar makes all the difference. I run lights, refrigerator, power my devices and all manner of other things.

If you have any questions what so ever, don't hesitate to ask.

Oh, a disclaimer: You can stop this video and write down any measurements show on screen if you prefer to avoid buying my tech pack, but know that I filmed this while I was still making the drawings, so not all measurements shown on screen are final.

0:00 Intro
0:34 My van high top Dodge conversion van
1:04 Designing the pitched roof rack
1:21 Pitch for solar yield
1:34 Rain gutters on van
1:46 Sourcing gutter mounts
2:06 Handing over the roof rack design to the welder
2:14 Finished roof racks
2:28 Painting the roof racks white
2:49 Rust touch up after almost 2 years
3:15 Extremely low profile roof racks
3:50 The way my solar panels mounted on the racks
4:43 Closeup of the roof rack gutter mounts
5:02 Side view of the discrete roof racks
5:12 Solar cable gland placed on the side of the fiberglass top
5:34 Measuring up the rack to create technical drawings
6:18 Measuring up the gutter mounts for tech drawings
6:44 Presenting the content of the PDF tech pack for sale
7:30 Printing the PDF at home
7:45 Or design your own roof racks
7:50 Tora's outro

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