I want to instal a bespoke rack to take a boat mast.
The van is Mk3, lwb, high roof.
Are there any strengthened fixing points fore and aft I can use?
I don't want to rip out the head lining unnecessarily.
*NOW BOOKED FOR 2026* Transitmania 17 @ Santa Pod 17th to 19th July 2026 *ALL DETAILS HERE*
Roof rack
Moderator: Luke
2 posts
• Page 1 of 1
Re: Roof rack
by MinorMatt » Tue Jul 14, 2015 8:31 pm
Not really.
Best bet is to adapt some roof bars (you used to get high roof ones) that bolt to the gutter.
There are metal ribs in the roof (I can measure the spacing on my mk5 if you want) but I suspect you may struggle to make it all waterproof afterwards - especially as they arn't actually in contact with the fibreglass (except via a layer of mastic)
Best bet is to adapt some roof bars (you used to get high roof ones) that bolt to the gutter.
There are metal ribs in the roof (I can measure the spacing on my mk5 if you want) but I suspect you may struggle to make it all waterproof afterwards - especially as they arn't actually in contact with the fibreglass (except via a layer of mastic)
Lucas Laser 2000/IDS
95 Pre Production DRW TD Highcube
95 Hallmark
96 150 100PS LWB Hi-Top
96 Autosleeper Duetto
06 Mk7 (scrap)
09 140PS T330S 2.2
Gaffa tape is like the force, it has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the universe together
95 Pre Production DRW TD Highcube
95 Hallmark
96 150 100PS LWB Hi-Top
96 Autosleeper Duetto
06 Mk7 (scrap)
09 140PS T330S 2.2
Gaffa tape is like the force, it has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the universe together
-
MinorMatt - Transit Extremist
- Posts: 24611
- Joined: Mon Sep 17, 2007 7:53 pm
- Location: Herefordshire/Gloucestershire/Berkshire
2 posts
• Page 1 of 1
Return to Camper vans and conversions
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users