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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ก.ค. 2020
- Hi and welcome to the channel
Disgusted at the price of roof racks for sale out there I decided to make my own and save a small fortune using the very versatile Uni-strut that's available from all electrical and engineering wholesalers
This video demonstrates how easy it is to install the Uni-strut and how I sealed it, I will also show you the easiest and quickest way to remove the manufactures fixing point caps.
Parts list:
Uni strut 41x 41: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2843497113...
End cap:
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1234475472...
Enclosure lid
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1717902843...
Channle nuts
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2843497078...
Mastic seal tape
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1843521905...
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selfbuild campervan crafter sprinter | roof rack install | van build | part 2 | the crafty blinders - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
This is a bloody genius idea!
Thanks 😊 glad you like it pal
Mint idea shag
And it cost me less than £40 to buy everything needed
Your doing a great job with this mate! I know I’m late to the party and the vans done now but just a tip for future vids… the title of the videos.. if you use something like ‘Self build Crafter campervan roof rack’ rather than just ‘roof rack episode 3’ for example the TH-cam algorithm will work better and you’ll get loads more views!!
I’m amazed your channel hasn’t got far more subs! Your vids are good and quality of the van is great👍🏼
Just trying to help you out mate not trying to tell you what to do😊
Atb
Ant
Thank you Ant all advice is greatfully received and I can still alter the titles it's a quick edit I will definitely take what you have said and try it every day is a school day and I'm always learning😁
I've changed the titles of ten videos to see if the views go up so fingers crossed
I’m really interested to see the results mate 👍🏼
Get on mate just started watching the conversion and learning a lot can I just ask what flooring you use and how it was fixed to the factory floor or is there a video I've not got to yet cheers
I'm not sure if I made a video on that 🤔
We used normal vinyl flooring nice to walk on than the industrial stuff but not as hard wearing
Hi Sam, I've only just found your channel and have just started doing my own Sprinter conversion and I have already found your content really helpful so thank you. Good job with the roof rail I am going to be doing the same, is there a reason why you didn't go for the lower profile Unistrut? Cheers
Hi there glad you like the channel the reason for choosing the 41 x 41 strut was I wanted to fit an awning later the shallow strut would be lower than top of the gutter it sits in and the mounting plates would rub on the body work causing issues at a later date 👍
What is the cleaning fluid that you use to clean the roof? Roof rails look proper good, and U saved loads!
It's called panel cleaner it's available from all motor factors I'll get the details of the can tomorrow 👍
Sorry for the delay in getting back to you the stuff I use is from euro car parts images.app.goo.gl/NJRAjQWAZsyDUYAd8
Sam. I’m about to do this. I’ve been inspired and just brought a 15 plate crafter.
1,A few questions. 1, did you buy 6m Uni strut and cut it down or use a few 3ms joined ?
2, the mastic tape. Did you cut this away where the roof panels lap over in the channel ?
3, did you support the bolts inside with another section of unit strut or just washers? Square plate washers perhaps ?
Hi I used 3 mtr lengths but in hindsight I should have used longer ones and cut them down, I did cut away the mastic at the panel joints so it didn't put undue pressure on the panel joints, as for securing the uni strut I just used M8 bolts nylock nuts and M8 penny washers
I drove around for a couple of week with everything exposed on the inside of the van so I could check for leaks
@@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife cheers Sam
Excellent.
Is that unistrut available in aluminium to save weight?
Brill solution.
Cheers
Not that I know of but I could be wrong 😎👍
Hi Sam great video. Just wondered if I should sand and paint my unistrut a lot of people seem to but I thought as it is galv you wouldn’t need to? What do you think? Cheers 👍🏻
Who's gonna see it?
I've put this stuff up 20 years ago right beside the sea, and it's still there with no signs of rust
@@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife I’m in agreement with you. Just wanted to make sure it doesn’t rust 👍🏻
ou chose nuts and bolts over rib nuts, any reason ? Also the uni-strut you used didn’t have the many slots in the base for fixing. Are these lengths cheaper?
Riv nuts can work loose over time so I used bolts, large washers and ny-lock nuts to prevent this from occurring
water will enter this area and can pool in the slot of the slotted uni-strut so we used un-slotted to act like a gutter to take the water away both area around the same price
i,m playing this again sam
Wow was it that good 😁
from one anderson to another it was good @@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife
Hi mate, done to perfection. Can I ask how did you know where to drill the holes in the bottom of the uni strut? And why did you not buy the uni strut with the slots in the bottom. I bet there is a reason, lol. Cheers mate
Hi sorry for the delay in responding
I measured the distance between the holes and marked the strut to suit, I chose not use the slotted strut as water will get into the strut, I wanted it to act like a gutter and allow the water to run right out unobstructed
hope this helps
@@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife I have just bought the slotted stuff as I thought it would be lighter, but I like your thinking using it as a gutter. What did you use on the other ends of the bolts? Nylon nuts / washers etc?
How does your van travel with solar panels on, as in wind noise. Would you consider a fabricated wind deflector in front just in case. Cheers Stew
Stewart I've never noticed any wind noise from them or the awning infact it's probably the quietest van I've ever owned pal
Cheers for reply installing mine this weekend everything crossed for dry weather. Looking forward to your awning video 👍
Hi Sam, you, my friend are a hero. I’ve installed my racking this weekend, and even if I say myself it’s a great job. Followed your video, no short cuts and it went a dream. Shame you can’t show photos. Anyone following this channel use this method it’s plain and simple. Given me loads of confidence to fit maxx fan following your tips and advise. Thanks again
@@stewartkendall2635 I'm glad it went well send me some pictures on Facebook just look for The Crafter Blinders
I went looking at the new crafter and see what you mean about the curved roof
@@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife group request sent
The new VW Crafter has a curved roof, so still trying to find an alternative that works
I've not had a chance to look around the new Crafter yet but they look great I'm sure there will be an inexpensive alternative out there
Thanks for your question and comments 🙂
I looked at the new crafter and like you said it has a curved roof who knew 😁
Have you considered using shallow slotted unistrut as this is a little bit more flexible than 41mm x 41mm standard strut👍
Hi Sam, may I ask about the name of the things you used for at this part of the project? I am not native English and would be a huge help to know about the names of the things I need to buy/order (I am at the moment in the UK so my mothertongue is not a help as not order from my home country either :-D ). Thanks in advance, have a lovely day, Steven
Hi I've put a list of parts together I hope this helps if you have anymore questions just get in touch we have a Facebook group where we have lots of self builders who can help with all aspects of your build 😊
Uni strut 41x 41: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284349711392?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=IBDlkEV1RU2&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=qkhVtACcQ9q&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
End cap:
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/123447547291?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=MvdahV9DTXa&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=qkhVtACcQ9q&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Enclosure lid
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171790284324?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=US9yYa05Sv6&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=qkhVtACcQ9q&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Channle nuts
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284349707860?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=IBDlkEV1RU2&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=qkhVtACcQ9q&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Mastic seal tape
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184352190584?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=WVgmP5e9S_q&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=qkhVtACcQ9q&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
@@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife Hi Sam! THANKS SO MUCH!!! :-)
@@istvankovacs2236 anytime 😊