Van Load bars? (1 Viewer)

[Leggiez]

I've been looking for the cheapest roof rack solution in hopes of transporting 2 kayas and maybe even adding a cargo box of some sort. I have looked at everything from $1000 and up safari racks to those cheap van load bars. With that being said is it possible for me to use the van bars? I have a 1996 80 Series with a naked roof.

 

[Leggiez]

Excuse spelling and grammar I'm new and do not know how to edit posts
-Scott

 

[chap79]

You can use gutter mount load bars. You can get them from companies like Yakima.

 

[Leggiez]

You can use gutter mount load bars. You can get them from companies like Yakima.

I undersand that, but those solutions are still a little out of reach from what i'm looking to spend, The van bars go for $80 per set

 

[Leggiez]

Something like this
Ironton Multi-Fit Van Rack — 500-Lb. Capacity, Steel | Van Racks| Northern Tool + Equipment

 

[retrofive]

A yakima or thule setup from craiglist is cheap.

 

[ZackR]

Those should work if they are made for gutter mount. I ended up with a yakima setup from craigslist but those van bars look stronger.

 

[chap79]

Something like this
Ironton Multi-Fit Van Rack — 500-Lb. Capacity, Steel | Van Racks| Northern Tool + Equipment

Something like that would work. Just make sure to measure the width so that you're not getting something too wide.

 

[landcrshr]

Did you try your local Craigslist?
Yakima Latter Rack for a Jeep Cherokee

 

[ZackR]

My yakima setup came with really long bars (someone used it on a van) and I cut them to size with a hacksaw. Keep that in mind when searching.

 

[jcardona1]

I made my own. The expensive part of this was the Gamivity gutter mounts, but there should be cheaper options out there.

 

[Leggiez]

Did you try your local Craigslist?
Yakima Latter Rack for a Jeep Cherokee

Would these be tall enough? If they are id buy these right now!

 

[Leggiez]

I made my own. The expensive part of this was the Gamivity gutter mounts, but there should be cheaper options out there.

 

[Leggiez]

I made my own. The expensive part of this was the Gamivity gutter mounts, but there should be cheaper options out there.

Thanks for the info! I follow you on instagram and love your rig!

 

[landcrshr]

Would these be tall enough? If they are id buy these right now!

Yep, it's what I'm using, even clears the factory roof rack.

You just have to make sure the bars are the 56"(?) ones, not the 48" ones.

 

[Leggiez]

Yep, it's what I'm using, even clears the factory roof rack.

You just have to make sure the bars are the 56"(?) ones, not the 48" ones.

I just emailed the lister. Thank you for helping me out I really appreciate it
Scott.

 

[Grench]

I have two sets (4 total) of these:
Rola Haul-Your-Might V2 Van Ladder Rack - 2 Bar - Steel - 300 lbs Rola Ladder Racks 59622

Last summer I was hauling around a 14' canoe (strapped to the bars) and a 12.5' Kayak (in a cradle). The vertical pieces of these ladder racks might seem offputting, but they were welcome tie-down points. I mounted the canoe outside the inner 2 and inside the front & rear rack horns which effectively locks it into place before even getting tied down. I took them off for the winter to reduce roof drifts. It is about time to put them back on.

At some point I really should take a picture of those mounted with the boats and four bikes hanging off the back past the spare tire swing-out. Picture being worth a thousand words and all.

But - for hauling a pair of boats and no intentions of getting a RTT, those ladder racks have been just what I needed.

 

[Leggiez]

I have two sets (4 total) of these:
Rola Haul-Your-Might V2 Van Ladder Rack - 2 Bar - Steel - 300 lbs Rola Ladder Racks 59622

Last summer I was hauling around a 14' canoe (strapped to the bars) and a 12.5' Kayak (in a cradle). The vertical pieces of these ladder racks might seem offputting, but they were welcome tie-down points. I mounted the canoe outside the inner 2 and inside the front & rear rack horns which effectively locks it into place before even getting tied down. I took them off for the winter to reduce roof drifts. It is about time to put them back on.

At some point I really should take a picture of those mounted with the boats and four bikes hanging off the back past the spare tire swing-out. Picture being worth a thousand words and all.

But - for hauling a pair of boats and no intentions of getting a RTT, those ladder racks have been just what I needed.

This is exactly what i needed to hear, I have no luck with CL adds for the last 9 months and buying a brand new product just seems easier.
Scott

 

[Leggiez]

This is exactly what i needed to hear, I have no luck with CL adds for the last 9 months and buying a brand new product just seems easier.
Scott

Additionaly i'd love a picture to see exactly what to expect
Scott

 

[chap79]

I made my own. The expensive part of this was the Gamivity gutter mounts, but there should be cheaper options out there.

I was going to suggest this route. I remember when he used to offer a load bar option years ago before going to the roof rack.