Installing a DIY Roof Rack on my 2020 Ford Transit Camper Van Conversion

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The first episode of my DIY van conversion with Betty, my 2020 Ford Transit Cargo Van. Detailing how to install a Flatline Van Co Low Profile roof rack by yourself, as well as why I chose Flatline Van Co. over Aluminess, or making one entirely from scratch with 80/20 extruded aluminum.
Towards the end I give a cost breakdown for this project, and give some tips for how you can install your own better than I did.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Welcome
00:37 - Tools Needed and Advice
02:08 - Install Prep
03:04 - Assembly
03:38 - Crossrail Positioning
05:27 - Wind Fairing Assembly
07:35 - Weatherproofing Mounting Points
09:20 - Alternative Considerations
12:05 - Project Budget and Cost
12:54 - Tacos
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Flatline Van Co Roof Rack: bit.ly/3iLVxAg
Flatline Van Co Front Fairing: bit.ly/3ADu75T
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@VANESSASVANLIFEJOURNEY Күн бұрын

Thanks for the tips

@bjbhehir 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job, you should use butyl tape between the mounts and the van and also put the sealant all around the top of the bolts too! Cut the hole in the sealant bigger and put on one continuous line so there are no possibilities of a tiny gap. Thanks for the video!

@rdwilander 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work and video of your install, breakdown of the costs, and different things with other racks etc. One thing would have been nice to have included was a short video walk around of your finished rack, showing side views and front air dam. Glad your the Max Air transition component was there after your drive about...that kinda reminds me of me🙃

@bobstransitvan3053 2 жыл бұрын

I got the front fairing to go on with the lock washers. You just have to barely start the bolts into the T-nuts. It did get tighter as I pushed the crossbar on to the T-nuts, but it was not bad. I agree that the Flatline Van Co. rack is a good middle-of-the-road option. Luminess, to me, is too expensive. If you want to do a totally DIY rack, DIYVan has some plates that they sell to mount to the factory holes. One tip: I used a moving blanket to protect the roof on one side while I was bolting the crossbar on the other side. It protected the paint on the roof and kept the crossbar from sliding around. My video of my FVC rack is on my channel.

@joshuanewton6687 Жыл бұрын

did you do the ladder?

@GirlsGuide2Packing 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, question I have for you is are you sleeping in the van while you’re doing these modifications? And my other question was what kind of temporary or even long-term solutions are you using for your heating, refrigeration, storage etc. while you’re in the middle of the process?