Van Racks - Useful Van Accessories For The Contractor And The Weekend Warrior

Van racks function much the same as truck ladder racks

. They are installed either on the top or side of a van to provide more storage capability for your van. Like truck racks, racks made to be installed on vans come in various shapes and sizes and have different capabilities depending on what you intend to use the rack for. For example, if you are a contractor who uses your van for work purposes only, you may opt for a heavy duty permanent van rack. If you are a weekend warrior who uses your van for transporting your kids to soccer practice as well as for weekend projects, then a lighter weight temporary van rack might be right for you.

Van racks made of heavy duty steel or aluminum are built to haul heavy loads on a regular basis. They are designed to be permanently installed onto the roof of your van with heavy duty screws and anchors. Lighter weight van racks are made of lighter materials and often do not need to be screwed into the roof of your van at all. This makes for easier assembly and disassembly. However, the lighter racks are not capable of hauling heavy loads and usually only can withstand about 300 pounds of evenly distributed weight. While it is possible to overload a light weight rack, doing so will compromise the integrity of the rack and could result in you losing your load and/or causing a serious traffic accident.

When choosing a van rack, there are some important considerations that need to be made before you make your final purchase. One obvious consideration that is all together too easy to overlook, is the proportions and specifications of the van rack and your van. Van racks come in all shapes and sizes and not every van rack will work with every van. Make sure that you purchase the van rack that is right not only for the jobs you want to do with it but that is right for your van type. Taking time to check this important consideration will save a lot of headaches down the line.

Van racks have endless uses. The might haul ladders or lumber for a contractor or haul a family's vacation luggage across the country. Choose your van rack carefully according to the likely uses you will have for it. When you make the right choice for you, you are sure to get many years of use out of your van rack.

by: Troy Truman

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