Flatline Van Co Roof Rack | Ram ProMaster Van Build Series | Van Life | Solo Female Traveler
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ก.ค. 2024
- In this video I show you how to install a low profile roof rack from Flatline Van Co. Personally, I will be using it to hold my solar panels and decking. Other uses includes securing an awning, ladder, storage boxes and outdoor gear like paddle boards, surf boards, skis and more!
Flatline Van Co is a company based in the Pacific Northwest who offers premium parts and accessories for ProMasters, Transits and Sprinters to help you get out and explore the world around you. They offer products like roof racks, awnings, ladders and cabinetry to name a few.
flatlinevanco.com/
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Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
0:44 - Why I am Installing a Roof Rack
1:07 - Why I Chose Flatline Van Co's Roof Rack
2:48 - What Comes with the Roof Rack
4:21 - Installing Roof Anchor Plates
5:30 - Installing Side Rails
7:35 - Installing Crossbars
8:23 - Installing the Wind Fairing
13:54 - Tighten all the Connections
14:08 - Before and After
14:25 - Closing
Disclaimer: I am not a professional. This information is what I have gathered from my own research on the topic and is only intended for reference. Further research should be conducted for your specific project based on your needs. Please note, not everything you see online is the correct nor the only way to do something. Contact a professional if in doubt as following an incorrect procedure could lead to a dangerous and ineffective result.
Lovely video. Expert job. FVC should point to you as an installation consultant! Thanks for sharing another episode.
Appreciate that, thank you for watching!
You are an awesome teacher!
Thank you so much 💖
Thank you!Great job:)
So helpful
Thank you!
I really enjoyed this video very detailed. You did a great job and the rack looks amazing on your van.
Thank you for the kind words! I love thé roof rack too😄
Excellent installation video Lauren. Your explanation of assembly is amazing. Can't wait to see the next lesson from you on wiring. 🤩
Thank you for the kind words!
Nice roofrack en the installation was excellent.
Appreciate it! I love this roof rack☺️
nice job. looks easy enough. but, it is very expensive. I saw lots of home made cheap solutions with very good results. but they require cutting the metal pieces. so as usual, more work, and less $.
It was a very easy install and perfect for my wants and needs so the cost tradeoff was worth it for my application😄
Thanks for the help, just finished mine!🎉
Nice! It always feels good to check a project off the list☺️
Awesome instructions and videography. U rock!
Thanks so much!
Looks like a well made product--EZ install too.Nice job!!!
Yes, a very easy install and quality made product. Thanks for watching!
Good installation video.I especially like that ferring, serves a purpose and looks great.
Thank you!
Thank you!!! Your video is super detailed and súper helpful!!
Thanks for watching and commenting!
hi Lauren great videos, love seeing the build coming together, can't wait until you start the electrics etc will be interesting and knowing you will do a great vid explaining it all. good luck with it all bet you can't wait until its all finished
Thank you for the kind words! Electrical videos coming throughout the month of January🤩 I hope it helps😇
Your instruction is outstanding!
Appreciate it!
That roof rack really makes a big difference.
It truly does. I love how functional it is and how nice it makes the van look.
Nice job, looks good. So much easier than trying to handle a one piece rack.
Yes, it was so nice having individual pieces for the install. Very straightforward and easy process!
Thank you for sharing‼️
Thanks for watching😄
Hi Lauren. That is a awesome rack. So very easy. Be safe until your next upload. Big Hugs🥰🤗
Very easy install! Thank you😊
Awesome...but expensive (close to $2000)...and sold out at the moment, but there is a way to sign up for a back-in-stock notification via email. You make everything look easy and do-able. Thanks!!
Yes, but it is a fairly competitive price point in the market. It makes the install a breeze, holds up well and looks awesome - so it’s worth the money in my opinion. Fingers crossed you don’t have to wait too long for back orders - it’s a hot commodity😉
@@LaurenLawliss Yep, I get that. It sure looks nice up there. We bought some aluminum framing material to make one ourselves but after seeing yours...I don't know, it's pretty tempting just to order up one like it for our van. Such an easy install and I like the way it will hide the solar panels and the way it diverts air aerodynamically at the front. I'll have to really give it some thought. Thank you, Lauren.
Good job. This is one those cases where having more looks like less. The rack concealed the roof fans nicely
I don't know what you plan when you send work from your van, but you have a career making instructional video's.
So, where did the snow come from? And don't say the sky
I agree, the rack is perfect! Thanks for watching.
How did you attach the rack to the roof of the van? You only showed how to assemble the rack. I love your videos you do a great job of explaining each step, good job.
Thanks for the comment! I share how to connect the rack to the roof using the anchors provided at 4:22 to 6:50. Let me know if you have any questions after re-watching that section☺️
Hi Lauren I’m about to venture on my van build and I love what you have done. To get started I wanted to know what it will cost me. Do you have an approximate cost to do your van build?
Hey there! Thanks for following along. When it comes to a van build, I have seen people for it for as little as $10k and as much as $150k. It really depends on what you want in the van and the quality of the build.
nice install But $1900 Ill make my own
If that is better for you financially then perfect! Personally, the cost was worth it for ease of install, to hide everything on the roof and safety. Also less planning and buying each individual part for a DIY🤩
how much noise does that add to the cabin while driving?
Great question! The roof rack doesn’t add any noise in the van. This was a huge deal for me when looking at roof racks. The wind fairing in the front helps to keep the rack quiet when driving. I forget it is even there😁
Did you add the crossbars according to the size of your solar panels or can the crossbars be adjusted to fit at a later time?
Great question! When it came time to install my solar panels, I removed the crossbars needed to secure the solar panels. So the crossbars can be adjusted later🤩
Awesome! I was worried that I would have to get them in each correct place, but later find out I was off by an inch. Thank you. I’ll get it up this weekend so long as it isn’t pouring. Your videos are great for newbies. I watch Explorist videos, too, but yours are my first go to.
I want to get all the wiring finished and solar panels up before it snows.
Best of luck with your install. You got this🙌🏼💖
wondering...did you install roof anchors or was this done by someone else? who manufactures the anchors? thanks
Thanks for the comment! The white roof anchors are installed on all Ram ProMasters by the manufacture. It’s standard. If you’re referring to the black anchor plates that I installed, those came with the roof rack🤩 Let me know if this doesn’t answer your question😁
thanks for the quick reply! yes the white van anchors
Is this the extended rack or the regular 159"?
My van is a 159” wheelbase NOT extended so I got the regular 159” roof rack😄
@@LaurenLawliss TY, that is what I have as well.
Keep making great videos!! Increase your stats > 'PromoSM' !!