Mercedes Sprinter Roof Rails Installation

Rhino rack roof rack system 144 wheelbase sprinter van 249 95 1 244 95 select options.

Mercedes sprinter roof rails installation.

We think this tutorial is helpful for other van builds as well like a ford transit or dodge promaster. Vantech usa 2007 2020 sprinter 144 wheel base roof track system. After that you can pierce the mastic tape with a sharp screw of some sort in order to more easily push the bolts through. We carry factory original mercedes benz roof rail kits because they are far superior to any aftermarket rails available and they re reasonably priced.

Put a sheet of plywood down before standing or crawling around on your roof. Below is a step by step guide on how to install roof rails on your mercedes sprinter van. So play it safe and use a good ladder. Mercedes sprinter van 144 roof rack factory fit roof rails track kit 319 00 add to cart.

Mercedes sprinter van 170 170 extended roof rack rails track kit 379 00 add to cart. You could be laid up in the hospital with a big hole in the roof of your van. You don t want time constraints when doing this. Installing the roof rail.

Allow a full day for install. In order to install any rack on you sprinter you ll need a roof rail kit. Install the mounting brackets onto the side rail assembly using the 20 x 5 8 carriage bolts nuts and washers as shown in figure 7 8. For those that have a fiamma f65 awning we also have a mounting plate that extends out from underneath the awning allowing you to securely mount to the roof rail.

The factory sheet metal dents very easily even the raised support ribs. To start you will need your ladder and head to the roof of your van. Mercedes sprinter roof racks aluminess. There are 4 mounting bracket location on each side 8 total.

The on center hole spacing is designed for yakima roof rack mounts but can be altered to use with other products. This is a direct fit item specifically for the 144 wheelbase sprinter models that did not come from the factory with this option. Plus we give you a helpful installation tool free.