Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
 
Old 08-04-2018, 07:18 PM   #1
Senior Member
 
NavyNuke's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Mesa, AZ
Posts: 134
Roofrack mounts

Picking up a roofrack tomorrow that was on a short E350, but has no mounts.

Looking at these smittybilt units, but want to know what you guys recommend.

https://www.4wheelparts.com/Exterior...YaAjYmEALw_wcB

NavyNuke is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-04-2018, 07:20 PM   #2
Senior Member
 
NavyNuke's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Mesa, AZ
Posts: 134
On the old van. Was thinking 3 mounts on each side as sufficient?Click image for larger version

Name:	received_10157571878098662.jpeg
Views:	29
Size:	86.4 KB
ID:	22063Click image for larger version

Name:	received_10157571878078662.jpeg
Views:	29
Size:	55.7 KB
ID:	22064
NavyNuke is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-04-2018, 09:27 PM   #3
Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 42
They out lasted my first rack, and now i'm re-using them on my new roof rack.
First rack 12 foot long, new rack 10 1/2 foot long....same van E350EB, used 4 per side
primitive is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-05-2018, 11:56 AM   #4
Senior Member
 
Lenny's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Long Island New York
Posts: 101
Garage
Quote:
Originally Posted by NavyNuke View Post
Picking up a roofrack tomorrow that was on a short E350, but has no mounts.

Looking at these smittybilt units, but want to know what you guys recommend.

https://www.4wheelparts.com/Exterior...YaAjYmEALw_wcB
Smittybilt make two type s of mounts S/BHDS which the S stands for short and is 3-5 inches (the link your showing) or you can get S/BHD which is a 6 inch mount.
4 on each side should be sufficient. I used 5 on each side and the S/BHD 6" mounts. The short mounts seem leave too little space between the roof and the rack.
Aside from the weight, for less then $1000 it's a well made roof rack and brackets with enough cross bars to support a floor. (https://www.farmtek.com/farm/supplie...;pgha2215.html.
Attached Thumbnails
DSCF4871.jpg   DSCF4872.jpg  
Lenny is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-05-2018, 02:49 PM   #5
Senior Member
 
NavyNuke's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Mesa, AZ
Posts: 134
Brought the rack home today, was built with tabs using holes drilled in roof,those are coming off.

9.5 feet long, has mounts for floods on sides/back and a 50" light bar.

Planning to move work light mounts around a bit, replace grating with heavier stuff and possibly another cross bar or two.

Thanks for clarifying about mounts so the 6" ones work better and will order some of those.

Photos as I know that's what you guys really want
Click image for larger version

Name:	20180805_125300.jpg
Views:	20
Size:	100.9 KB
ID:	22104Click image for larger version

Name:	20180805_123832.jpeg
Views:	19
Size:	87.6 KB
ID:	22105Click image for larger version

Name:	20180805_123904.jpeg
Views:	20
Size:	97.8 KB
ID:	22106Click image for larger version

Name:	20180805_125314.jpeg
Views:	18
Size:	82.6 KB
ID:	22107
NavyNuke is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-08-2018, 02:30 PM   #6
Senior Member
 
NavyNuke's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Mesa, AZ
Posts: 134
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lenny View Post
Smittybilt make two type s of mounts S/BHDS which the S stands for short and is 3-5 inches (the link your showing) or you can get S/BHD which is a 6 inch mount.
4 on each side should be sufficient. I used 5 on each side and the S/BHD 6" mounts. The short mounts seem leave too little space between the roof and the rack.
Thanks for input, ordered an 8 pack of the 6" with ebay's 15% off code today.

Setting up shovel mount and a spare mount while it's on the ground before it gets clamped to the van.
NavyNuke is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-19-2018, 07:01 PM   #7
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 15
Where was this thread at Wednesday. I paid $75 for contractors crossbars to mount my ARB awning. These mounts would have been perfect! I scoured the internet for 3 days too. haha oh well. Cheers!
VAstyle is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off

» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sportsmobile SIP or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 07:29 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.