Multivan T5 Roof Racks???

[Stickshift]

Ah fair enough. Yeh im tossing up between the flush Whispbar and the Rhinorack Pioneer. I dont really carry much but will eventually want a side awning. Wanting to keep everything looking pretty low and sleek.

If you have the factory mounting channel in the roof you don’t need roof racks to fit an awning - they bolt straight onto the roof channel.

[mik007]

I too have a T5 (2011 Multivan), and need some racks - but wondering what the very very lowest profile racks/option I can get are??? Need to fit into my multi-level carpark still and don't have much height to play with.

I took all the rear seats out, and was low on fuel, and my max height was 1960mm. I gotta keep it below 2100mm (well below if possible), so not heaps to play with.

Anyone have any measurements by any chance?

...or maybe a real good "reliable" fitting place that would know all the options? (Melbourne)

Cheers all

[mik007]

hey ozgti - that's a 2.5m wide awning? or 2m wide?

[ozgti]

2.5m

I fit in under 2.1 with 245 65 17 on stock 4motion suspension. With the whispbars, I'd be close to 2.1 actual height.

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[Markee]

I too have a T5 (2011 Multivan), and need some racks - but wondering what the very very lowest profile racks/option I can get are??? Need to fit into my multi-level carpark still and don't have much height to play with.

I took all the rear seats out, and was low on fuel, and my max height was 1960mm. I gotta keep it below 2100mm (well below if possible), so not heaps to play with.

Anyone have any measurements by any chance?

...or maybe a real good "reliable" fitting place that would know all the options? (Melbourne)

Cheers all

Check my post on the previous page for a low fitting pioneer platform.
Mine is still under 2.1m with 245/65x17 tyres and raised suspension, 2.05m to be exact, so can still get into 2.1m carparks with out anything on there.
It's actually 2.09m to the top of the eye bolts that are there for attachment purposes. Haven't hit anything yet in a 2.1m carpark.

[Sendo_VW_multivan_2010]

This is mine. Full length platform with dual awnings. Soon to have a solar panel under there if I can't figure out wtf is draining my battery...

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Hi Ozgti. I want to get the same setup as yours. Do you have model no’s. for platform .? Do the mounts come with the platform?
I’m on the Gold Coast , can’t seem it find the right solution. Want to mount solar panel under either a platform or roof racks and fit a kings awning.


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[ozgti]

T h is is what I would go for if I had to do it again.

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Cross bars have the u channel on it so you can mount stuff to it. Mine has the u channel down so you can centre it on the car. Annoying....

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[stewie]

Hi All,
I have a similar problem, but i need to fit under 2.03m door (said to be 2m). Does anyone know of any racks that would make this possible?

[Sendo_VW_multivan_2010]

Got set of three off eBay( had to ask seller to create item , as normally only sold in pair)arrived in a few days. Aud 343.50.
I am just using them to mount awning and solar cell.




PM me if you want details.


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[stewie]

That'd be awesome. Is that a T5 or T6

[ozgti]

I used the foot that came with the whispbars and got it lower. The foot with the fitting kit is about 2 inches tall. The standard foot is about 2 mm.

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[Sendo_VW_multivan_2010]

Hi Stewie
Mine is T5. With the tracks. Here is the link . You buy per pair or message the seller if you want three , and he will create an item for you. Also let him know you have tracks. this the link for black , but they have silver as well.



2x BLACK Cross bar / Roof rack for Volkswagen Multivan T5 4D 2004-2014 | eBay


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[Wojo]

I just installed a 2.7m Rhino Pioneer tray on my VW SWB T6 as per Markee's low feet option (RLTPPP). My clearance measurements on stock wheels and suspension is between 1980mm & 1990mm but very happy to still fit under 2m car parks.
I went 4 pairs of legs and the end result is rock solid. There is about 20mm clearance between roof and bars but no flex contact when I walk around up there.
I would post pics but I'm only new here.

[Sunny43.5]

Hi Stewie
Mine is T5. With the tracks. Here is the link . You buy per pair or message the seller if you want three , and he will create an item for you. Also let him know you have tracks. this the link for black , but they have silver as well.
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2x BLACK Cross bar / Roof rack for Volkswagen Multivan T5 4D 2004-2014 | eBay


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Looks like someone should invest in a steep ladder , that roof hasn,t seen any polish for some time in comparison to the sides . Its an age old problem with owning vans they are tall we are short . Happy Easter!

[Sendo_VW_multivan_2010]

Thanks for reminding me . I am planning on attacking that issue today. Happy Easter to you too. I have converted my van into a camper. Now I can’t use it.


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