Rina & MichaelVannCamp roof rack
"I don't think you can find really good looking roof racks sub $1,000"Michael, Finally a Roof Rack for Sprinters that Makes Sense $$ at 3:52
On camera: Finally a Roof Rack for Sprinters that Makes Sense $$ (2:38)
Van build / Exterior
Van build · ExteriorSprinter Roof Rack, Ladder, Running Boards and Seats
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Good-looking Sprinter roof racks can cost $2,000 and up. Our VannCamp rack was "around 800 bucks," and it raises the solar panels enough to sit over the roof fans. Later we added VannCamp's 2-in-1 rear ladder and tire carrier.
Drop-down running boards (about $500, versus $1,500 to $1,700 for name brands) make it easier for everyone, grandparents included, to climb in. The passenger seat sits on a swivel base that cost about $130, compared with $400 to $500 and up for others. To seat four, we replaced the Mercedes 3-seat bench with a Ford Transit 2-seat bench.
We added two sliding windows from Van Windows Direct, both with bug screens, bonded in with 3M Window-Weld.
VannCamp sent us the roof rack.
The parts
VannCamp rear ladder + tire carrier
On camera: Installing a VannCamp Ladder & Tire Carrier on our Sprinter Home on Wheels (0:00) · Archie Tries Durian & New Sprinter Van Ladder (0:00)
HD Ridez drop-down running boards
On camera: Installing a $500 Running Board For Our 2024 Sprinter (0:38)
Passenger swivel seat base
On camera: The Perfect Battery Setup for Our DIY Sprinter Van (10:57)
Ford Transit 2-seat bench (seats 4)
No link for this one yet.
On camera: Starting Our Van Build! Replacing 2nd Row Seat in Sprinter Crew Van (0:00) · How Will We Mount the "Transit Seats" in our Sprinter? (0:00) · DIY Family Campervan Tour: Dishwasher, Elevator Bed, 15kWh Batteries & 1000W Solar (1:12)
Van Windows Direct sliding windows ×2 + 3M Window-Weld
3M 08609 Window-Weld urethane (Amazon)3M 08682 single step primer (urethane) (Amazon)Car door rubber seal bulb trim 10 ft (Amazon)
On camera: We Added a New Window to Our Van - DIY Sprinter Build Vlog (4:43) · Installing Our 2nd Window to Our Sprinter Van - DIY Build (8:16)
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