DIY - UNISTRUT ROOF RACK - EASY INSTALL - VW CRAFTER CONVERSION - EP. 16

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  • @MoonshineBlack.
    @MoonshineBlack. 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I’ve finished my build and want a roof rack. Your thumbnail sorted the issue without me having to take my ceiling down.

  • @fedup3449
    @fedup3449 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The colour theme for the van is black and yellow because the van is yellow and the trim is black. Priceless!😂

  • @lift_play_boogie
    @lift_play_boogie ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing video. Super helpful.

  • @theconcernedcitizenusa
    @theconcernedcitizenusa 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    We dont have sikaflex in the US. Its interesting to watch other countries videos and products.

  • @T8RTU
    @T8RTU 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    An excellent solution to provide a low profile roof rack for your solar panels. Best thing is it’s an economical too! Great job 👏

    • @RichieRos
      @RichieRos  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Andrew!

  • @piz83
    @piz83 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    RIvnuts are also a good option for others that might leave fitting their rails until near the end of their build (me!) when they can't get access to the roof from inside to secure bolts (without difficulty).

    • @RichieRos
      @RichieRos  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rivnuts Rock :)

  • @garrethsmith9954
    @garrethsmith9954 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for making a video on this, gonna do a similar job on my t4. Cheers from County Kerry.

    • @RichieRos
      @RichieRos  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it helped

  • @OverlandOne
    @OverlandOne 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice job.

  • @airlinephoto
    @airlinephoto ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is identical to what im going to do. Fantastic work on your van mate. Great job 👏

  • @zx10rmac84
    @zx10rmac84 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great result that R, 🍻lad.

  • @joshfitzpatrickremovals5155
    @joshfitzpatrickremovals5155 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, really helpful!

    • @RichieRos
      @RichieRos  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @Dg_Longboards
    @Dg_Longboards 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Legend dude, solved me a few problems 🙏 thank you

  • @christycullen2585
    @christycullen2585 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job Richie and great video keep them coming

  • @jperzzon
    @jperzzon ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super helplful, thank you!

    • @RichieRos
      @RichieRos  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @benrowe681
    @benrowe681 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hello great video ! Can you remember what size bolts you used please

    • @RichieRos
      @RichieRos  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! If I remember correctly I mentioned the size bolt I used in the video.

  • @paulus47
    @paulus47 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    did you use stainless steel bolts? they do not get rusty, good job looks nice , and the unistrut painted black awesome !

    • @RichieRos
      @RichieRos  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I used just regular bolts. The bolts have not rusted so far but I thinks that's because of the sikaflex surrounding the bolts. I would probably use stainless steel bolts if I was to do it again.

  • @erniemartin2712
    @erniemartin2712 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video! Do you think this would work with the factory Mercedes t-track rails? Need to mount roof rails but the inside of the van is already finished off so don't have access to the underside so need to use rivets. just not sure if it would support the weight of a roof rack system. would be using with a kayak.

    • @RichieRos
      @RichieRos  ปีที่แล้ว

      It should work!

  • @koiman1131
    @koiman1131 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job the reason you are best to paint unistrut because all that white crap comes off it and runs down the side of your van when it rains

  • @alant2419
    @alant2419 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Neatly done

  • @wapaic
    @wapaic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice job but not sure I'd use rivnuts for this! I'd rather bolt through with washers to spread the load (assuming you have internal access to the roof)

    • @RichieRos
      @RichieRos  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s also another way you could do it!

    • @wapaic
      @wapaic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@RichieRos many ways to skin those cats👍

    • @RichieRos
      @RichieRos  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@wapaic absolutely 😉

  • @AislingFitzGibbon
    @AislingFitzGibbon 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done :)

  • @GreatUncleBuck
    @GreatUncleBuck 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Job. Thanks. Have you considered using plumbers tape "Thread seal tape" to seal the bolts?

    • @RichieRos
      @RichieRos  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! Never thought of using the plumbers tape. I decided to use the sikaflex because it would seal it from leaking but also strengthened it and keep everything secured together.

  • @robertshephard8877
    @robertshephard8877 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Top man

  • @fergspan5727
    @fergspan5727 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice one lad

  • @WrathOfVaz
    @WrathOfVaz ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Richie, could you explain a little about why you used rivet nut rather than just using nut+bolt+washer? Thank you :-)

    • @RichieRos
      @RichieRos  ปีที่แล้ว

      Using nut, bolts and washers wasn’t an option for me because I already had the interior completed.

  • @paulmcdermott859
    @paulmcdermott859 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi nice neat job. did you source the unistrut and accessories used in the solar panel install locally (in Ireland)? Thanks.

    • @RichieRos
      @RichieRos  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I got the unistrut locally in Ireland. Try any large electrical wholesalers and they should have it. I got the L brackets, washers and bolts in a hardware store and the rivet nut tool from Amazon. The link should be in the video description:)

  •  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Buen vídeo, enhorabuena gracias.

  • @mccannsn
    @mccannsn 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm looking at doing this on my crafter, to mount a roof tent. Are these rivnuts strong and reliable enough to take that weight? Thanks.

    • @RichieRos
      @RichieRos  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      What type of roof tent. There was a fair bit of weight on those three solar panels and there still on the roof. 👍

    • @mccannsn
      @mccannsn 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Tentbox lite XL. Just worried the load. I'm probably being paranoid lol

  • @matthoward1174
    @matthoward1174 ปีที่แล้ว

    I used black Plasti-Dip spray on my uni strut. Been a little over 2 years, and holding up well.

  • @Outlander1963UK
    @Outlander1963UK ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, Did you use the 1.6 light duty unistrut or the 2.5 heavy duty.

  • @mamatuja
    @mamatuja 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    And the gate in your backyard also does it's job.😂😅😅

    • @RichieRos
      @RichieRos  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      A grand job it does ✌️

  • @MarkFugel
    @MarkFugel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    can you tell me what rivet tool an rivets you used Richie...beautiful job!!

    • @RichieRos
      @RichieRos  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      In the description is a link to rivet nut tool I used. I used M8 rivets :)

  • @paulg8524
    @paulg8524 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi, great vid, what length bolt did you use and is there anything you would do different, about to takle this job myself

    • @RichieRos
      @RichieRos  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Paul. I think the bolt lengths were 30 mil. But to be sure, you could measure the height of the rivet nut, the thickness of the two washers and the unistrut. What I did, was a dry fit of one of the bolts prior to securing everything down. There’s nothing I’d do differently, just take your time and you will have no problems. Also make sure that you practice drilling out the hole for the M8 rivet nut on a scrap piece of metal ( if you can). You don’t want to drill the holes too big for the rivet nut. Hope that helps. Best of luck.

  • @Deepfake820
    @Deepfake820 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Are smaller rivet nuts an option instead of drilling a larger hole?

    • @RichieRos
      @RichieRos  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No you need a minimum M8 bolt to secure the unistrut to the roof. Hope that helps

  • @martineedixhoven3389
    @martineedixhoven3389 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Richie, thank you so muchhh for sharing your experience. Next week I will attach my unistruts as well to the roof and wanted to do it with rivernuts as well but I was afraid that it wouldn't be absolutely water proof. You didn't have any leaking until now? And what kind of sikaflex????

    • @martineedixhoven3389
      @martineedixhoven3389 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I do read now that you didn't have any leakage so far so yeah thanks!!

    • @RichieRos
      @RichieRos  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No leaks, Use lots of sikaflex. The sikaflex I used for the van build is in the description of the video. glad you found it helpful. Best of luck with the build.

  • @BallygarvanGAA
    @BallygarvanGAA 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Ritchie. I saw r
    This a while back and very well demonstrated. I’m only just ready to install my unistrut and just wondered how they are holding up. Any leaks or vibration from the installation ?
    Thanks.
    Ted

    • @RichieRos
      @RichieRos  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No issues whatsoever! Just take your time and use as many rivnuts/bolts as you can. Also use lots of sikaflex. Best of luck with the install!

    • @BallygarvanGAA
      @BallygarvanGAA 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RichieRos Thanks very much for coming back to me on that Richie. I have followed Greg Virgoe for most of the build but he used sikaflex and self tapping screws straight through the roof rather than fitting rivnuts. Your option looks more secure I think. Hope you are enjoying the van.

  • @GaryThomsonJoinery
    @GaryThomsonJoinery 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just subbed to you Richie 👍😄

  • @wingaard
    @wingaard 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    glazing rubber strip under the Uni-strut?

    • @RichieRos
      @RichieRos  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No rubber strip, just straight on!

  • @goldenridge1
    @goldenridge1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Go CUBS!

    • @RichieRos
      @RichieRos  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      CUBS all the way ;)

  • @NicholasCali
    @NicholasCali 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Does this work on fiat ducato or do i have to drill the holes anyways?

    • @RichieRos
      @RichieRos  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not sure if the holes are also on the Fiat Ducato. If not you could just drill them. Make sure to practice drilling the holes first on a scrap piece of sheet metal so that you don't make the hole too big on the roof!

  • @antonylowe1654
    @antonylowe1654 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Richie, thanks for the video, it's very helpful! I'm going to fit unistrut to my VW Crafter. I've got two lengths, 3m each. How many rivnuts did you put in each side of your van to make the rail secure? Thanks!

    • @RichieRos
      @RichieRos  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you found it helpful :) I used 5 - 6 rivnuts on either side. Use as many as you can and lots of sikaflex 👍

    • @antonylowe1654
      @antonylowe1654 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the reply Richie! I'm on it! How are your roof rails holding up so far by the way? Do they cope well with speed bumps and potholes,, etc? Cheers.

    • @RichieRos
      @RichieRos  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@antonylowe1654 roof rails are still on the roof no issues with speed bumps or pot holes!

  • @hazelorned
    @hazelorned 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Richie, how come you used M8? Is there an official requirement for that size or just a personal preference?

    • @RichieRos
      @RichieRos  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No official requirement :) The M8 bolt just fitted nicely through the unistrut slots. Maybe you could also use M10 once it fits through the unistrut. The M6 would probably be too small. I’ve got three big solar panels attached to the unistrut so I went with the M8. Hope that helps!

    • @hazelorned
      @hazelorned 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RichieRos Cheers Richie for the reply. I'm a little loathe to widen the existing holes in the roof. Haven't decided my solar or roof rack setup yet but we definitely keep your comments in mind. Thanks a mil. Great video!

  • @javedakbar7962
    @javedakbar7962 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    super

  • @jls2205
    @jls2205 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How to attach crossbars to the rails?

    • @rowerwet
      @rowerwet ปีที่แล้ว

      More unistrut and bolts and nuts. There are specific spring nuts sold for unistrut or you could get creative with large washers and standard bolts and nuts from the hardware aisle.

  • @churchrobert73
    @churchrobert73 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, what size rivnut did you use

  • @jerichobaker5106
    @jerichobaker5106 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The amount of times you said spray killed my anxiety…

  • @CraigSNZ
    @CraigSNZ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Try to say it once to keep the video short

  • @moderngunguy3666
    @moderngunguy3666 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So you don't have to worry about leaking

    • @RichieRos
      @RichieRos  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No Leaking! Make sure to use lots of Sikaflex.

    • @moderngunguy3666
      @moderngunguy3666 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RichieRos oh okay because I see a lot of people install these without any kind of sealant

  • @droppindeuces6981
    @droppindeuces6981 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The background music is too loud compared to your narrative. I was continuously having to adjust the volume because of it. ANNOYING!

    • @RichieRos
      @RichieRos  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for your feedback :) I've adjusted the volume of the back round music for the other videos.