Specifically designed and made in NZ for Mercedes Sprinter or VW Crafter panel vans or motorhomes, the roof rack is a convenient place to store kayaks, canoes, surfboards, paddleboards, fishing gear, or a rowing boat.
NOTE: The images shown on this page are examples of different versions mainly fitted on the long-wheelbase vans
Features
- A lightweight and strong aluminum construction
- With a black powder-coated finish
- Sleek and ergonomic in design
- Adaptable in size, we can supply the components for short or long-wheelbase vehicles
- It is very versatile, as the cross-support rails can be fitted anywhere along the side frames
- Upgrade to heavy-duty rails if you plan to carry weighty objects or want to fit a wall-mounted awning to the side of the roof rack (please order awning bracket separately)
- Compatible with the VRV rear or side-mounted ladder (please order this separately)
- Compatible with the VRV rear-mounted kayak roller bracket (please order this separately)
Technical Information
- Kit includes the following:
- Right and Left-hand rail 2355mm long
- 3 x lightweight rails with mounting brackets
- 2 x sloping endcaps for the front
- 2 x Spoiler-shaped undercut rear end caps
- 1 x Stainless steel assembly hardware kit
- Weight 30kg
- Height from the roof 120mm
- Max weight capacity 200kg
The images show a Kea Nomad long-wheelbase Sprinter; the short-wheelbase Sprinter would have a 2355mm long roof rack.
To arrange a fitting, please get in touch with us:
Fitting method
Our roof racks were initially designed for motorhomes and caravans made from lightweight products such as foam aluminium or fibreglass composite boards. These body designs are not suited to dealing with the point loads exerted by the pads of traditional roof racks.
Our roof racks spread the load over the entire length of the side rails, preferably on the side edge of the vehicle where the wall and roof meet and where the manufacturers use high-density foams to strengthen the edges. The side rails are bonded in situ using high-quality modern urethane products similar to those used for constructing motorhome bodies.
Stainless steel tech screws are sometimes used but only to anchor the roof rack in place while the urethane sets.
Our roof racks are popular with motorhomes or camper vans constructed within standard commercial panel vans. We apply the same mounting method to the roofs of these vans with excellent results.
Our racks can carry heavy loads if the heavy-duty tube is used. As an added bonus, we can fit a wall-mount awning to the side of the roof rack rail.