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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Tom-01 on January 20, 2016, 02:27:41 pm

Title: Roof bars for van
Post by: Tom-01 on January 20, 2016, 02:27:41 pm

Afternoon all

Can anyone recommend anywhere for decent (not cheap) roof bars with roller system for a LWB Transporter?

Thanks
Tom

Title: Re: Roof bars for van
Post by: chris turner on January 20, 2016, 04:10:46 pm

The ulti bars, although fairly cheap, are very good.
I had some more expensive bars on my old van and they rusted and looked s#it after 2 years.

Title: Re: Roof bars for van
Post by: DaveG on January 20, 2016, 04:32:01 pm

I've got these on my Trafic, really good quality . I reckon ladder rollers are a great idea.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Transporter-T5-SWB-Van-Roof-rack-2-bars-roller-ladder-clamps-AT21-A30-A1-/291228948812?hash=item43ce99194c:g:qtkAAOSwEK9T~fIB

Title: Re: Roof bars for van
Post by: Walter Mitty on January 20, 2016, 04:57:19 pm

I just have two bars with load stops.  It's fine for a 3.5m double.  £60 off ebay.

Title: Re: Roof bars for van
Post by: S.A.J on January 20, 2016, 05:31:29 pm

Ulti bar from here https://www.toys4vans.co.uk/van-roof-racks-and-bars.html with a roller https://www.toys4vans.co.uk/van-rear-roller-kits.html

Title: Re: Roof bars for van
Post by: Jon_Phelps on January 20, 2016, 05:35:05 pm

theres a company called Bri-stor that manufactures great roof equipment. their bits are used on most council, satellite and bt vans.  i have ladder slides and end stops on my berlingo. 

only problem is finding a supplier.  give them a google and see what you can find.

jon

Title: Re: Roof bars for van
Post by: Clever Forum Name on January 20, 2016, 05:35:39 pm

Rhino roof bars and roller for me.

Had the make on all vans and always perfect.

Title: Re: Roof bars for van
Post by: Smurf on January 20, 2016, 05:39:00 pm

If you want it for ladders storage then the pull down type system makes loading ladders a doddle.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMEqnRZ5zAM

I have the Bri-stor version that came already fitted on the van

Title: Re: Roof bars for van
Post by: Clever Forum Name on January 20, 2016, 05:46:50 pm

Aint they like a £1000?

Plus i wouldn't want to look like a sky van.

Come to fit me new dish? Nah love, clean ya windaz init!

Title: Re: Roof bars for van
Post by: Smurf on January 20, 2016, 05:52:11 pm

Quote from: Number 23 on January 20, 2016, 05:46:50 pm

Aint they like a £1000?

Plus i wouldn't want to look like a sky van.

Come to fit me new dish? Nah love, clean ya windaz init!

So does that mean for once I've got something you haven't got Damo  ;D

Title: Re: Roof bars for van
Post by: Jon_Phelps on January 20, 2016, 06:42:33 pm

no like this......its fixed to the roof bars.  makes it easier loading and unloading and not faffing around getting it lined up straight.

P.S.  ignore the fact that I'm in the pic.  the missus took loads for my website

(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1453315183_IMG_2769.JPG)

Title: Re: Roof bars for van
Post by: Smurf on January 20, 2016, 07:01:36 pm

Larger high top van are a bit more difficult to store ladders on roof bars so thats why I went for the pull down system myself.

Title: Re: Roof bars for van
Post by: DaveG on January 20, 2016, 07:06:37 pm

Quote from: Jon_Phelps on January 20, 2016, 06:42:33 pm

no like this......its fixed to the roof bars.  makes it easier loading and unloading and not faffing around getting it lined up straight.

P.S.  ignore the fact that I'm in the pic.  the missus took loads for my website

(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1453315183_IMG_2769.JPG)

Nice sign writing!

Title: Re: Roof bars for van
Post by: DaveG on January 20, 2016, 07:09:08 pm

Quote from: Smurf on January 20, 2016, 07:01:36 pm

Larger high top van are a bit more difficult to store ladders on roof bars so thats why I went for the pull down system myself.

I kind of get what your saying Papa Smurf.

Happy with my bars and ladder roller though. I can load the ladders with the rear doors open or shut.. Stand on the back wheel and put clamp on

Title: Re: Roof bars for van
Post by: Tom-01 on January 20, 2016, 09:14:04 pm

Thanks for the info guys, I will have a look at some of the suggestions  :)