No Drilling: DIY UNISTRUT Roof Rack System Install

[@BruceLauderdale]

I hope you enjoy this video and find it interesting. I would like to apologise about the framing and the noisy roadside. Let me know in the comments below if you enjoyed it. Also please consider hitting the thumbs up and even the subscription button if you haven't already done so. Thank you.

[@AlwaysVanAdventure]

9.37 the nod of satisfaction. Nicely done Bruce.

[@BruceLauderdale]

Yeah I’m chuffed with this project. Thanks Jeff and what’s her name.

[@peapod2083]

This is a really great version of the unistrut hack. It's the only one I've seen that used the threaded bar, which is by far the best solution I've seen. I'll maybe incorporate this with aluminium extrusion running perpendicular to fix solar panels etc (minimise weight). Thank you for sharing this.

[@BruceLauderdale]

Funny thing is I have just taken the panels off yesterday, finally painted the Unistrut today after letting it weather for months. And I am doing exactly that. I am putting aluminium tubing across the roof to hold the panels

[@mrw9513]

Brilliant vlog buddy, that is a genius idea that will no doubt help alot of people. And with the no drilling it's ingenuity at its best. Sorry but can't get past the not having a big enough tool 😂 😂, its a that's what she said comedy gold moment 🥇. Hope you have a great week and Best wishes and stay safe and well to you and your family buddy 💙 ❤️ 💙 ❤️ 💙 ❤️ 💙

[@BruceLauderdale]

Cheers buddy. I’ve now got a larger tool! As large as my battery powered device can handle anyway 😉😂😂

[@mrw9513]

@@BruceLauderdale 😂 😂 😂 Brilliant

[@woolleycodwanderers4833]

Cracking idea Bruce 👍 ... we liked the end bit 🤣😂🤣 ... take care ❤️👵🏼🐾🐾🤠 x

[@BruceLauderdale]

Thanks Jane. 😍😉😁😁

[@welovetofish5669]

Excellent buddy you have done a great job, you are getting there with the build well done and feel proud of what you have achieved so far ✊👍✊👍

[@BruceLauderdale]

Thanks, I really did enjoy doing this part. It’s been a while now and I need to get up there and paint them now that they have weathered a bit

[@RustyRoseAdventures]

Ahh great idea bruce! I should have done mine like this. instead i tried to fit 2 bolts side to side! Great idea and yeah sean is who I got the inspo from!

[@BruceLauderdale]

As long as they can’t twist and come off, you’ll be fine. You’ve done it just perfectly dude!

[@liamnashphotographyvideogr8266]

Awesome video Bruce!

[@BruceLauderdale]

Thanks Liam, hope you’re keeping safe matey!

[@williamsmax91]

Another great video Bruce! Take care mate

[@BruceLauderdale]

Thanks mate, the sound is better on the next one.. ✌🏼😜

[@swattergeezer]

Great vid. Thanks for rhe mention. Subbed

[@BruceLauderdale]

Thanks Sean. Thank you for your detailed explanation which helped me develop my solution. I really appreciate the sub

[@Spunky.sparks]

Nice video mate 👍I love unistrut used it all the time in my previous job and still use occasional on my stable solar installs 👊👌👍

[@BruceLauderdale]

It’s like adult Meccano! It’s great stuff, just a tad heavy! Thanks for the compliment mate✌🏼

[@JB-fr5zr]

absolutely brilliant. Thanks mate.

[@BruceLauderdale]

You’re welcome, thanks for sticking by even with the awful aound

[@BradleyLiebenberg]

Nice Bruce , making good progress 👏

[@BruceLauderdale]

Thanks Buddy. Still a long way to go.

[@joseflores-ci6pm]

Thank you interesting I will do on my Ram pro master 2017

[@ianblue274]

Excellent idea.. Thanks. 👍

[@BruceLauderdale]

You’re welcome

[@Turner_b]

Great video, I’m waiting for my unistrut to arrive, What size threaded bar did you use?

[@BruceLauderdale]

Thank you. I used M10

[@Turner_b]

@@BruceLauderdale brilliant, I put mine on the other day using this method, super happy with how sturdy it all is, I also used nylon locking nuts for piece of mind

[@warblur]

Killer mate! Love it! Do you get much wind noise from the slotted channel?

[@BruceLauderdale]

Thank you. I have now put on the solar panels and can’t hear any change in any noises. It has really worked out well.

[@ShakespeareCafe]

How are the roof tabs attached to the van? Spot weld? How strong do you think they are?

[@BruceLauderdale]

They are made for roof racks. You can get expensive Rhino Roof racks to go on and they can hold 700+ kgs. So while I don’t know how they’re fitted, I have faith they’re strong enough for my solar panels etc

[@nicoslivesey2040]

@brucelauderdale. Nice clean install this! What size unistrut have you used here? Thanks

[@BruceLauderdale]

I used the 42 x 21 but in hind sight if I did it again, I would possibly go 42 x 42

[@Outlander1963UK]

Hi Bruce, did you use the heavey duty 2.5mm or light duty 1.6mm unistrut.

[@BruceLauderdale]

Hi Paul, I used the 2.5mm x 21mm profile. If I were going to do it again. I then put 35mm aluminium square tubing across. I chose 35mm because it was the same as the solar panels.

[@BruceLauderdale]

I think if you are going to brace it with cross roof members, 1.6mm will probably be sufficient.

[@nirwin]

How much weight would you say the struts themselves add?

[@BruceLauderdale]

Hi Neil, Thanks for taking the time to comment. I bought two 6M lengths. Each length weighed 11kgs. But the 4 small mushroom clip pieces for each side where cut off from each length. Then I cut about 30cm off each to get to the final length. So I would say with nuts and bolts an additional 22kgs.

[@nirwin]

@@BruceLauderdale OK. Thanks

[@BruceLauderdale]

You’re most welcome Neil.

[@DavineShift]

What gauge of unistrut did you use for this rack? 12? 14?

[@BruceLauderdale]

I have no idea. 41mm x 21mm x 2.5mm if I remember. But no idea about the gauge.

[@DavineShift]

@@BruceLauderdale we don't use Metric in US. At my local hardware store they want to know the gauge. Here are the demsions of the two trails I'm looking at: 12 gauge= (Imperial) Product Depth (in.)120 Product Height (in.)1.625 Product Length (ft.)10 ft Product Width (in.)1.625 14 gauge= (Imperial) Product Depth (in.)120 Product Height (in.)0.8 Product Length (ft.)10 ft Product Width (in.)1.6 Which is closest to what you used, please let me know 🙂 thx.

[@BruceLauderdale]

@@DavineShift well 0.8in is roughly 21mm so I would say gauge 14. There are two shapes a more square looking one when you look from the edge and then one half the height but roughly the same with… I use the shallower one. Then you get two thicknesses of the metal a really thin one and a thicker more sturdy one. directchannel.uk.com/unistrut-type-channel-and-accessories/Unistrut-type-channel-plain-slotted/heavy-gauge-unistrut-type-channel

[@nirwin]

What's the length of bolt that you're using?

[@BruceLauderdale]

Hey Neil, I used thread bar. If I were doing it again. I would go with a 41mm Unistrut roof clip piece and go with a 50mm bolt.

[@nirwin]

@@BruceLauderdale so I've just attached my bars. Went for a 60mm m10 hex bolt. Mainly because getting 2 nuts on a 50mm i think would be hard to tighten. But my bars are on now. Will upload a video at some point on my channel @veesventures on YT.

[@BruceLauderdale]

That’s great Neil. I look forward to watching it. I have subscribed... for everyone else, Neil’s channel can be found here... please show him some support - kzbin.info/door/x2bOyg4r2B26FmzQRqxNTw

[@nirwin]

@@BruceLauderdale thanks for the love Bruce!

[@bg73]

Nice one dude, loved the ending. Tell Janine she has to sub now...

[@BruceLauderdale]

I’m sure @janineorj is subbed to my channel. She had better be or I’ll kick her a***!!!

[@vfhondas]

I think you might want to find an area with more traffic, that way we wouldnt hear a thing.

[@BruceLauderdale]

@@vfhondas I’m searching!!!

[@seemeatthezoo]

I don't have a big enough tool.....ha ha ha !!!

[@BruceLauderdale]

Yeah old TOOL now! 😂😊

[@Max-kn9yi]

14 ga unistrut???

[@BruceLauderdale]

Dunno in gauge. But the thickness I used was 2.5mm

[@The_Cobalt_Lair]

I CANNOT HEAR YOU DUDE!!!!!!!!!

[@BruceLauderdale]

I know! I said I’m sorry.