Solar Mounting
Contact Hein at 541-490-5098 for information regarding custom solar projects and roof layout plans for your van. DIYvan is there for every step of our Do It Yourself Van Conversion with experienced advice and our full Impact Products line including 3M Thinsulate, 80/20 cross bars, solar mounting brackets, storage solutions and roof vent adapters. We are dedicated to helping DIY and professional up-fitters with their van projects. It is our pleasure to share our engineering and fabrication knowledge and experience to help you complete your build and enjoy your van in comfort, safety and efficient style.
Hardware to attach these to the panel is included. The towers are available in clear hard anodized and black hard anodized. Some fading may occur due to sun exposure.
DISCLAIMER
Failure to follow warnings below may allow rack to come loose from vehicle and cause injury or death.
Do not exceed 20 lbs load on each tower.
- Do not extend any component more than 4" beyond forward or rearward most towers.
- Do not exceed total allowable load by vehicle manufacturer.
- Use all available attachment points on van roof.
- Do not install roof top deck or climb on rack.
- Check and tighten all hardware after 100 miles and every 500 miles there-after.
- Check overall integrity of rack every 500 miles or monthly whichever is more frequent.
If in doubt, please submit rack plans or photos for evaluation prior to final installation or use.
Van owner and/or installer assumes all risk associated with roof top mounted items and/or components. Van owner and/or installer recognizes and agrees that this product, and each of its component parts, is sold “as is” and that seller makes no representation or warranty of merchantability that the product is fit for any particular purpose.
diameter holes in the correct locations to match up to the positions of the clips on the van. If using slotted channel it is possible that you will need to enlarge the slots in the strut just a to make them fit.
DISCLAIMER
Failure to follow warnings below may allow rack to come loose from vehicle and cause injury or death.
- Do not exceed total allowable load by vehicle manufacturer.
- Use all available attachment points on van roof.
- Do not install roof top deck or climb on rack.
- Check and tighten all hardware after 100 miles and every 500 miles there-after.
- Check overall integrity of rack every 500 miles or monthly whichever is more frequent.
If in doubt, please submit rack plans or photos for evaluation prior to final installation or use.
Van owner and/or installer assumes all risk associated with roof top mounted items and/or components. Van owner and/or installer recognizes and agrees that this product, and each of its component parts, is sold “as is” and that seller makes no representation or warranty of merchantability that the product is fit for any particular purpose.
If you have questions about this product you can call Hein at 541-49O-5O98
WARNING!
Failure to follow warnings below may allow rack to come loose from vehicle and cause injury or death.
- Do not exceed 40 lbs load on each tower.
- Do not extend any component more than 4" beyond forward or rearward most towers.
- Do not exceed total allowable load by vehicle manufacturer.
- Use all available attachment points on van roof.
- Do not install roof top deck or climb on rack.
- Check and tighten all hardware after 100 miles and every 500 miles there-after.
- Check overall integrity of rack every 500 miles or monthly whichever is more frequent.
If in doubt, please submit rack plans or photos for evaluation prior to final installation or use.
Van owner and/or installer assumes all risk associated with roof top mounted items and/or components. Van owner and/or installer recognizes and agrees that this product, and each of its component parts, is sold “as is” and that seller makes no representation or warranty of merchantability that the product is fit for any particular purpose.
Patent Pending. Made in the USA! Quantity of 1 will include 2 Tower Brackets and hardware. Cross bars sold separately.
Tower brackets for Sprinters, laser cut, CNC formed, clear anodized or black anodized tower bracket kits for using with 8020 15 series crossbars to mount solar panels to OEM roof rails found on Sprinter and other vans.
If you do not have the OEM roof rails we have Spacer Pads that accept our tower brackets.
These brackets are compatible with the Fiamma Awning. The distance between our Towers is 46" for a High Roof Sprinter.
Crossbars for High Roof Sprinter can be found here: 46" cross bars
Tabs for connecting solar panel to crossbars can be found here: 2 and 3 hole tabs
Do not exceed 20 lbs load per tower. Not intended as a rack for hauling large or heavy items. Do not exceed total roof top weight allowed by vehicle manufacturer. Please contact us with any questions about how to use this product.
The distance between our Tower Brackets for a LOW ROOF Sprinter is 53.125".
select 'square' for use with 15 series square profiles
select 'rounded' for use with 1517 rounded profile
select 'extended' if the crossbar needs to extend beyond the tower. Compatible with both rounded and square profiles. This version does not cap the end of the crossbar so separate caps can be purchased with the 80/20. Maximum extension beyond tower not to exceed 6". Not suitable for mounting heavy awnings not otherwise supported.
If you have questions about this product you can call Hein at 541-49O-5O98
WARNING!
Failure to follow warnings below may allow rack to come loose from vehicle and cause injury
or death.
- Do not exceed 20 lbs load on each tower.
- Do not extend any component more than 4" beyond forward or rearward most towers.
- Do not exceed total allowable load by vehicle manufacturer.
- Use all available attachment points on van roof.
- Do not install roof top deck or climb on rack.
- Check and tighten all hardware after 100 miles and every 500 miles there-after.
- Check overall integrity of rack every 500 miles or monthly whichever is more frequent.
If in doubt, please submit rack plans or photos for evaluation prior to final installation or use.
Van owner and/or installer assumes all risk associated with roof top mounted items and/or components. Van owner and/or installer recognizes and agrees that this product, and each of its component parts, is sold “as is” and that seller makes no representation or warranty of merchantability that the product is fit for any particular purpose.
If you have questions about this product you can call Hein at 541-49O-5O98
DISCLAIMER
Failure to follow warnings below may allow rack to come loose from vehicle and cause injury or death.
Do not exceed 40 lbs load on each tower.
- Do not extend any component more than 4" beyond forward or rearward most towers.
- Do not exceed total allowable load by vehicle manufacturer.
- Use all available attachment points on van roof.
- Do not install roof top deck or climb on rack.
- Check and tighten all hardware after 100 miles and every 500 miles there-after.
- Check overall integrity of rack every 500 miles or monthly whichever is more frequent.
If in doubt, please submit rack plans or photos for evaluation prior to final installation or use.
Van owner and/or installer assumes all risk associated with roof top mounted items and/or components. Van owner and/or installer recognizes and agrees that this product, and each of its component parts, is sold “as is” and that seller makes no representation or warranty of merchantability that the product is fit for any particular purpose.
Some light scratching may occur in shipping.
If you have questions about this product you can call Hein at 541-49O-5O98
Sold as a pair.
Please call Hein for technical support. 54I 49O 5O98
Van owner and/or installer assumes all risk associated with roof top mounted items and/or components. Van owner and/or installer recognizes and agrees that this product, and each of its component parts, is sold “as is” and that seller makes no representation or warranty of merchantability that the product is fit for any particular purpose.
Sold as a Kit. 80/20 Rail Kit for Transit.
2 Full length roof rails for Ford Transit vans with towers for Low, Mid, and High Roof Transit Vans. This kit allows you to easily add a modular solar rack to your Transit van. See our Crossbar Kits to easily add crossbars to your roof rails to build a complete solar rack kit.
** Black Anodizing may fade over time due to sun exposure.
Kits include the following plus hardware.
130WB 1 piece rail kit includes:
6 Ford Transit V2 Brackets
4 Square End Caps
2 79" 1503-LS Bars
148WB 1 piece rail kit includes:
8 Ford Transit V2 Brackets
4 Square End Caps
2 96" 1503-LS Bars
148WB 2 piece rail kit includes:
8 Ford Transit V2 Brackets
4 Square End Caps
2 72" 1503-LS Bars
2 34" 1503-LS Bars
Rail length is a total of 106"
148WB Extended 2 piece rail kit includes:
10 Ford Transit V2 Brackets
2 Ford Transit V2 Extended brackets and pads
4 Square End Caps
2 72" 1503-LS Bars
2 63" 1503-LS Bars
Rail length is a total of 135"
WARNING!
Failure to follow warnings below may allow rack to come loose from vehicle and cause injury or death.
- Do not exceed 40 lbs load on each tower.
- Do not extend any component more than 4" beyond forward or rearward most towers.
- Do not exceed total allowable load by vehicle manufacturer.
- Use all available attachment points on van roof.
- Do not install roof top deck or climb on rack.
- Check and tighten all hardware after 100 miles and every 500 miles there-after.
- Check overall integrity of rack every 500 miles or monthly whichever is more frequent.
If in doubt, please submit rack plans or photos for evaluation prior to final installation or use.
Van owner and/or installer assumes all risk associated with roof top mounted items and/or components. Van owner and/or installer recognizes and agrees that this product, and each of its component parts, is sold “as is” and that seller makes no representation or warranty of merchantability that the product is fit for any particular purpose.
- 2 and 4 wire size is 2 1/4 inch x 2 1/4 inch. Drill hole is 1"
- 6 wire size is 3 inch x 3 inch. Drill hole is 1 1/2"
Van owner and/or installer assumes all risk associated with roof top mounted items and/or components. Van owner and/or installer recognizes and agrees that this product, and each of its component parts, is sold ?as is? and that seller makes no representation or warranty of merchantability that the product is fit for any particular purpose.
Patent Pending. These brackets are designed for NCV3 and VS30 Sprinter high roof vans with OEM roof rails 51.875" apart. A Newpowa 180 watt panel is recommended.
WARNING: These brackets were initially made for the Renegy 175 Watt panel but Renegy has shortened the panel to 49.7". These brackets will NOT work with this panel.
Please contact us for help with your specific application if needed. Two tower brackets and all hardware are included with each kit. 2 kits are required for one panel. One additional kit is needed for attaching each subsequent panels forming one large array of multiple panels.
The brackets are mounted to the underside of the panel with 1/4-20 stainless button head cap screws (included).
DISCLAIMER:
Failure to follow warnings below may allow rack to come loose from vehicle and cause injury or death.
1. Do not exceed 20 lbs load on each tower.
2. Do not extend any component more than 4" beyond forward or rearward most towers.
3. Do not exceed total allowable load by vehicle manufacturer.
4. Use all available attachment points on van roof.
5. Do not install roof top deck or climb on rack.
6. Check and tighten all hardware after 100 miles and every 500 miles there-after.
7. Check overall integrity of rack every 500 miles or monthly whichever is more frequent.
If in doubt, please submit rack plans or photos for evaluation prior to final installation or use.
Van owner and/or installer assumes all risk associated with roof top mounted items and/or components. Van owner and/or installer recognizes and agrees that this product, and each of its component parts, is sold “as is” and that seller makes no representation or warranty of merchantability that the product is fit for any particular purpose.
Patent Pending. Sold in pairs. Ford Transit tower brackets. Laser cut, CNC formed tower brackets for use with 15 series 8020 square crossbars to mount solar panels and other accessories to the roof of Ford Transit vans using factory supplied OEM mounting locations. Crossbars are NOT included.
Available with clear or black anodized finish. Towers have EDPM pads to protect paint on roof of van and help seal against moisture. Includes hardware required to mount to van and attach 8020 crossbars. 80/20 bars are NOT included. Order crossbars 55.25" long and tapped 5/16-18 in both ends. Please visit 8020.net to spec and order crossbars. Please contact us for assistance.
*Black Anodizing may fade over time due to sun exposure.
Do not exceed 20 lbs load per tower. Not intended as a rack for hauling large or heavy items. Do not exceed total roof top weight allowed by vehicle manufacturer. Please contact us with any questions about how to use this product.
select 'square' for use with 15 series 8020 square profiles (uses 55.25" crossbars)
select 'rounded' for use with 1517 8020 rounded profile (uses 55.25" crossbars)
select 'extended' if the crossbar needs to extend beyond the tower. Compatible with both rounded and square 8020 profiles. This version does not cap the end of the crossbar so separate caps can be purchased with the 8020. Maximum extension beyond tower not to exceed 6". Not suitable for mounting heavy awnings not otherwise supported.
Please take a look at our support tabs for mounting solar panels to the cross bars, item number
141878685652. We also have a listing for 8020 cross bars, item number 132871157220.
If you have questions about this product you can call Hein at 541-49O-5O98
WARNING!
Failure to follow warnings below may allow rack to come loose from vehicle and cause injury or death.
- Do not exceed 20 lbs load on each tower.
- Do not extend any component more than 4" beyond forward or rearward most towers.
- Do not exceed total allowable load by vehicle manufacturer.
- Use all available attachment points on van roof.
- Do not install roof top deck or climb on rack.
- Check and tighten all hardware after 100 miles and every 500 miles there-after.
- Check overall integrity of rack every 500 miles or monthly whichever is more frequent.
If in doubt, please submit rack plans or photos for evaluation prior to final installation or use.
Van owner and/or installer assumes all risk associated with roof top mounted items and/or components. Van owner and/or installer recognizes and agrees that this product, and each of its component parts, is sold “as is” and that seller makes no representation or warranty of merchantability that the product is fit for any particular purpose.
WARNING!
Failure to follow warnings below may allow rack to come loose from vehicle and cause injury or death.
- Do not exceed total allowable load by vehicle manufacturer.
- Use all available attachment points on van roof.
- Do not install roof top deck or climb on rack.
- Check and tighten all hardware after 100 miles and every 500 miles there-after.
- Check overall integrity of rack every 500 miles or monthly whichever is more frequent.
If in doubt, please submit rack plans or photos for evaluation prior to final installation or use.
Van owner and/or installer assumes all risk associated with roof top mounted items and/or components. Van owner and/or installer recognizes and agrees that this product, and each of its component parts, is sold “as is” and that seller makes no representation or warranty of merchantability that the product is fit for any particular purpose.
Sold as a pair. The pads come with 3M VHB peel and stick adhesive (more robust, adheres and seals pad to van - more difficult to remove). Do no exceed maximum roof loading as recommended by vehicle. There is a drawing in the images above that will allow you to determine how long the rails need to be for your van. Please call or write for assistance. It is recommended that the rails not extend beyond the front or rear bracket by more than 4".
If you have questions about this product you can call Hein at 541-49O-5O98
WARNING!
Failure to follow warnings below may allow rack to come loose from vehicle and cause injury or death.
- Do not exceed 20 lbs load on each tower.
- Do not extend any component more than 4" beyond forward or rearward most towers.
- Do not exceed total allowable load by vehicle manufacturer.
- Use all available attachment points on van roof.
- Do not install roof top deck or climb on rack.
- Check and tighten all hardware after 100 miles and every 500 miles there-after.
- Check overall integrity of rack every 500 miles or monthly whichever is more frequent.
If in doubt, please submit rack plans or photos for evaluation prior to final installation or use.
Van owner and/or installer assumes all risk associated with roof top mounted items and/or components. Van owner and/or installer recognizes and agrees that this product, and each of its component parts, is sold “as is” and that seller makes no representation or warranty of merchantability that the product is fit for any particular purpose.
Formed aluminum towers for directly mounting specifically sized solar panels to front and rear positions on Ford Transit vans. No crossbars or other framing needed.
Use solar panel approximately 58.3 x 26.2 like Rich Solar 200 watt model. Other panels with similar dimensions will also work.
Front position utilizes OEM (factory) roof attachment points 1 and 2 (from front) which are present on all length Transit vans (130,148 and 148 extended). Rear position utilizes OEM roof attachment points 3 and 4 which are only available on 148 regular and extended vans. See diagram (148 regular length shown)
Design is patent pending.
All hardware is included. Towers are designed for solar panels only. Some fading can occur due to sun exposure. Load on each tower not to exceed 20lbs
If you have questions about this product you can call Hein at 541-49O-5O98
DISCLAIMER
Failure to follow warnings below may allow rack to come loose from vehicle and cause injuryor death.
1. Do not exceed 20 lbs load on each tower.
2. Do not extend any component more than 4" beyond forward or rearward most towers.
3. Do not exceed total allowable load by vehicle manufacturer.
4. Use all available attachment points on van roof.
5. Do not install roof top deck or climb on rack.
6. Check and tighten all hardware after 100 miles and every 500 miles there-after.
7. Check overall integrity of rack every 500 miles or monthly whichever is more frequent.
If in doubt, please submit rack plans or photos for evaluation prior to final installation or use.
Van owner and/or installer assumes all risk associated with roof top mounted items and/or components. Van owner and/or installer recognizes and agrees that this product, and each of its component parts, is sold “as is” and that seller makes no representation or warranty of merchantability that the product is fit for any particular purpose.
