Vanagon Westfalia Roof Rack system

VW Vanagon racks and ladders. Carriers for tires, gas cans, jacks and bikes

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Vanagon Westfalia Roof Rack system

This roof rack attaches to both the fiberglass pop top and it has rain gutter clamps. It only fits the Vanagon Westfalia, see this page for passenger van roof racks
Vanagon passenger van roof racks
I came up with this rack system because I had concerns about putting anything more than the lightest load on the fiberglass roof of my Westfalia.
I don't think the pop top was originally designed to carry things. You can use gutter mount roof racks but that means you have to remove the rack and
anything on it to raise the roof. With this rack system you just have to remove the lower clamps, the rack (and your cargo) stays attached to the pop top.

Racks have the strength of gutter mounts plus you can still raise the pop top without taking the racks off
You can use only the rain gutter clamps, you do not have to bolt to the pop top if you don't want to.
For maximum strength you can attach to both the pop top and use the gutter clamps. The clamps will counter any lifting
force on the pop top caused by wind against your load, canoes for example.
The Safari basket is sized to fit the westfalia, it clamps onto the roof rack bars. One piece welded construction is stronger than bolt
together aluminum carriers. Weight is light at 18 lbs. Interior size is 44" wide X 31" long (front to back).
All fasteners are included and are stainless steel, nuts are nylock type.
Black Powder Coated finish
Standard Westfalia roof racks will make your van about 3" higher. I can make special low profile racks which will make your van 2" higher.
If you want to mount a long ski type cargo box, you will probably want to get 2 forward roof rack bars. This will allow you to mount the box more forward.

The rear rack bar only fits at the very rear of the pop top (the pop top is curved in two planes). The front bar only fits in
the two narrower sections of the pop top. It does not fit at the very front, the fixed section of the roof. You can order two forward bars if desired.
If you order a front and rear bar, your Safari basket (if ordered) will be at the very back of the van.

Having the basket at the very back is the most practical, you can access it from the rear and it is easier to pop the top.

Tip: To pop the top with heavy items like a canoe or two sea kayaks, one person is inside the van lifting the bar and another climbs up to the outside front cargo tray and lifts from there.

Roof rack Installation instructions

Seconds sale
Vanagon Westfalia single roof rack bar, Extra high, Safari basket height, Second quality, powder coating imperfections, $185 less 50% = $92 + shipping

Vanagon Westfalia roof racks, pair $345
Additional forward roof rack bar (single) $172
Boat Loading Bar $125 extra
Safari basket $345
Jack carrier for safari basket $99 extra
Tire carrier for safari basket $39 extra
An additional forward roof rack bar which is the same height as the Safari Basket $185
Optional Tie down loops for roof rack bars $4 each loop
Shipping for a pair of roof racks is about $35 - $55 depending on where you live.

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Large Safari Basket dimensions

Artificial rain gutter adapters for Westfalia

VW Vanagon Westfalia roof racks www.vwrack.com