Flatline Van Co Roof Rack | Ram ProMaster DIY Van Build Series 10 | Campervan Conversion | Van Life

[@LaurenLawliss]

What would you use a roof rack for? Personally, I will be attaching solar panels, a deck, side ladder and awning to my roof rack.

[@gklJC]

Lovely video. Expert job. FVC should point to you as an installation consultant! Thanks for sharing another episode.

[@LaurenLawliss]

Appreciate that, thank you for watching!

[@rico-NOW-what]

Keep those videos coming, Thank You!

[@LaurenLawliss]

You got it!

[@gregholmes3661]

I just started watching your channel a few days ago so I’m playing catch up. There is one thing I’ve learned and that is you’re incredible. From your researching down to installation you’re just amazing, you don’t leave any stones untouched . I think of myself as mechanical and a problem solver but after watching you I better pick it up.

[@LaurenLawliss]

Welcome to the channel and thank you for the kind words. I’m glad to hear you are enjoying the videos 😆

[@scottmalan1223]

Your videos are “professional grade.” Excellent job. Wise decision to use this kind of rack. Well worth the money and the huge amount of time saved and hassles avoided. Smart young lady, you really have a knack for these projects.

[@LaurenLawliss]

Thank you! Yes, I agree - a huge time saver and it looks so sharp😁

[@davidnowlin3512]

Great video! I hit pause about half way through and jumped on the Flatline site and bought one.

[@LaurenLawliss]

Wahoo! You won’t regret it.

[@huckleberry8864]

Just got this rack today and can't wait to install it on my 136 PM. Much easier to follow your video since I'm installing mine by myself as well. :)

[@LaurenLawliss]

That’s so exciting!!! Best of luck on the install - you got this 😄

[@philstreeter9703]

I can see why you bought the FVC product. Amazing product. It saved you a lot of time. Great video series.

[@LaurenLawliss]

Yes!! Such a quick and easy install giving me flexibility and a sharp looking roof area.

[@Brinaweenahwoo]

Excellent video! Thank you!

[@LaurenLawliss]

Glad you like it!!

[@dennishoerauf]

Wow ❤🎉 I’m so happy to see you bought a FVC rack. They actually are in Scappoose-Oregon where I grew up and live. !!! Just bought a 2017 and your vids are going to help me build out!!!

[@LaurenLawliss]

Good luck on your build!

[@VANESSASDAILYLIFE]

I really enjoyed this video very detailed. You did a great job and the rack looks amazing on your van.

[@LaurenLawliss]

Thank you for the kind words! I love thé roof rack too😄

[@mausie1967]

Nice roofrack en the installation was excellent.

[@LaurenLawliss]

Appreciate it! I love this roof rack☺️

[@fredricjulien8738]

Excellent installation video Lauren. Your explanation of assembly is amazing. Can't wait to see the next lesson from you on wiring. 🤩

[@LaurenLawliss]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@ardellcurrier1890]

Your instructions are great! Just finished ours! Thank you!

[@LaurenLawliss]

Wahoo!! That’s exciting.

[@skipwilliamson3679]

Awesome instructions and videography. U rock!

[@LaurenLawliss]

Thanks so much!

[@RPM-sr2gn]

That roof rack really makes a big difference.

[@LaurenLawliss]

It truly does. I love how functional it is and how nice it makes the van look.

[@shelly2024blessings]

You are an awesome teacher!

[@LaurenLawliss]

Thank you so much 💖

[@no_worries_van]

Thanks for the help, just finished mine!🎉

[@LaurenLawliss]

Nice! It always feels good to check a project off the list☺️

[@mrbill8542]

Looks like a well made product--EZ install too.Nice job!!!

[@LaurenLawliss]

Yes, a very easy install and quality made product. Thanks for watching!

[@davidcamacho444]

Thank you!!! Your video is super detailed and súper helpful!!

[@LaurenLawliss]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@clgraham82]

Your instruction is outstanding!

[@LaurenLawliss]

Appreciate it!

[@jasonjones5213]

Good installation video.I especially like that ferring, serves a purpose and looks great.

[@LaurenLawliss]

Thank you!

[@themetalmaiden7462]

Nice job, looks good. So much easier than trying to handle a one piece rack.

[@LaurenLawliss]

Yes, it was so nice having individual pieces for the install. Very straightforward and easy process!

[@marvellousmarvin]

Hi Lauren. That is a awesome rack. So very easy. Be safe until your next upload. Big Hugs🥰🤗

[@LaurenLawliss]

Very easy install! Thank you😊

[@mdrsecuritysystems]

hi Lauren great videos, love seeing the build coming together, can't wait until you start the electrics etc will be interesting and knowing you will do a great vid explaining it all. good luck with it all bet you can't wait until its all finished

[@LaurenLawliss]

Thank you for the kind words! Electrical videos coming throughout the month of January🤩 I hope it helps😇

[@Lotuslaful]

Thank you!Great job:) So helpful

[@LaurenLawliss]

Thank you!

[@leerfarmer]

Thank you for sharing‼️

[@LaurenLawliss]

Thanks for watching😄

[@TerryMiller-k1c]

How did you attach the rack to the roof of the van? You only showed how to assemble the rack. I love your videos you do a great job of explaining each step, good job.

[@LaurenLawliss]

Thanks for the comment! I share how to connect the rack to the roof using the anchors provided at 4:22 to 6:50. Let me know if you have any questions after re-watching that section☺️

[@ron-almog]

nice job. looks easy enough. but, it is very expensive. I saw lots of home made cheap solutions with very good results. but they require cutting the metal pieces. so as usual, more work, and less $.

[@LaurenLawliss]

It was a very easy install and perfect for my wants and needs so the cost tradeoff was worth it for my application😄

[@deirdre444]

Awesome...but expensive (close to $2000)...and sold out at the moment, but there is a way to sign up for a back-in-stock notification via email. You make everything look easy and do-able. Thanks!!

[@LaurenLawliss]

Yes, but it is a fairly competitive price point in the market. It makes the install a breeze, holds up well and looks awesome - so it’s worth the money in my opinion. Fingers crossed you don’t have to wait too long for back orders - it’s a hot commodity😉

[@deirdre444]

@@LaurenLawliss Yep, I get that. It sure looks nice up there. We bought some aluminum framing material to make one ourselves but after seeing yours...I don't know, it's pretty tempting just to order up one like it for our van. Such an easy install and I like the way it will hide the solar panels and the way it diverts air aerodynamically at the front. I'll have to really give it some thought. Thank you, Lauren.

[@davep6977]

Good job. This is one those cases where having more looks like less. The rack concealed the roof fans nicely I don't know what you plan when you send work from your van, but you have a career making instructional video's. So, where did the snow come from? And don't say the sky

[@LaurenLawliss]

I agree, the rack is perfect! Thanks for watching.

[@sheilamcwhorter2961]

Hi Lauren I’m about to venture on my van build and I love what you have done. To get started I wanted to know what it will cost me. Do you have an approximate cost to do your van build?

[@LaurenLawliss]

Hey there! Thanks for following along. When it comes to a van build, I have seen people for it for as little as $10k and as much as $150k. It really depends on what you want in the van and the quality of the build.

[@donaldtuc]

how much noise does that add to the cabin while driving?

[@LaurenLawliss]

Great question! The roof rack doesn’t add any noise in the van. This was a huge deal for me when looking at roof racks. The wind fairing in the front helps to keep the rack quiet when driving. I forget it is even there😁

[@staciacraft2097]

Did you add the crossbars according to the size of your solar panels or can the crossbars be adjusted to fit at a later time?

[@LaurenLawliss]

Great question! When it came time to install my solar panels, I removed the crossbars needed to secure the solar panels. So the crossbars can be adjusted later🤩

[@staciacraft2097]

Awesome! I was worried that I would have to get them in each correct place, but later find out I was off by an inch. Thank you. I’ll get it up this weekend so long as it isn’t pouring. Your videos are great for newbies. I watch Explorist videos, too, but yours are my first go to. I want to get all the wiring finished and solar panels up before it snows.

[@LaurenLawliss]

Best of luck with your install. You got this🙌🏼💖

[@richardcurrie6043]

wondering...did you install roof anchors or was this done by someone else? who manufactures the anchors? thanks

[@LaurenLawliss]

Thanks for the comment! The white roof anchors are installed on all Ram ProMasters by the manufacture. It’s standard. If you’re referring to the black anchor plates that I installed, those came with the roof rack🤩 Let me know if this doesn’t answer your question😁

[@richardcurrie6043]

thanks for the quick reply! yes the white van anchors

[@brianwluxevovacations215]

Is this the extended rack or the regular 159"?

[@LaurenLawliss]

My van is a 159” wheelbase NOT extended so I got the regular 159” roof rack😄

[@brianwluxevovacations215]

@@LaurenLawliss TY, that is what I have as well.

[@88corinutza]

nice install But $1900 Ill make my own

[@LaurenLawliss]

If that is better for you financially then perfect! Personally, the cost was worth it for ease of install, to hide everything on the roof and safety. Also less planning and buying each individual part for a DIY🤩

[@ShamimJahuri]

I want to be happy with you. I am lucky to have you.shamim 💘👏🦜🫂🦅🧜‍♀️🎎💑👥🕊🦋✅

[@LaurenLawliss]

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[@Mustash-Tony]

I'm disappointed in you. That roof-rack is a ripoff. Vanlife is supposed to be economical.

[@OdeeWon]

Dude wtf are you even talking about? A base high roof Promaster new is over 50 grand and everyones "definition of affordable" is subjective and different.. Plus not everyone has the time or skills for metal fabrication.. Personally i like the rack😉

[@Mustash-Tony]

@@OdeeWon a used Ram Promaster is 15-20 grand. You can get a roof rack kits for $300. There are vanlifers and then there are RV weekend warriors. One of those solves problems by throwing money at it and that's okay, however your "definition of affordable" is being called into question.

[@LaurenLawliss]

Van life is supposed to be whatever you want it to be. There is more than one way to skin a cat and everyone has different wants and needs. This is priced fairly reasonable for roof racks in the market and it has many positive trade offs. If you don’t want to spend that much, there are other ways to go about the install 😁

[@LaurenLawliss]

Agreed 😄

[@LaurenLawliss]

Everyone has different wants and needs. If this rack is too expensive for someone, there are other solutions 😊

[@akram4li]

[@Emilia-kb5ls]

Keep making great videos!! Increase your stats > 'PromoSM' !!