-FREE Shipping to 🇨🇦 & lower 48 states -High Roof Only -On Backorder for 159 EXT TEC Features: Modular Design: Crossbars can be relocated to accommodate solar panels, cargo boxes, Probreeze roof fans, Probreeze Skylight, A/C units, or any other rooftop gear. Reinforced Aluminum Side Rails: Extruded aluminum with double-thick corners ensures maximum strength and rigidity for mounting awnings and supporting heavy loads. Improved Airflow: Purposefully designed gap between the fairing and van body reduces turbulence and enhances airflow under solar panels, improving cooling and aerodynamic efficiency. Custom Decking System: Compatible with our modular decking system, allowing walk-on panels with L-Track Fittings or conventional bolt configurations. Solar Panel Mounting Brackets are fully compatible TEC Specs: 159 High Roof Length: 3697.9mm (145.6") Outside Width: 1514mm (59') Inside Width: 1481mm (58.3") Rail Profile Height: 128mm (5") Crossbar Length: 1471mm (57.91") Internal Width for Solar Panels: 1431mm (56.34") Weight: 32.6kg (72 lbs) Why Choose the Tec Vanlife Modular Roof Rack? Our roof rack stands out for its superior strength, lightness, and versatility: Unmatched Durability: Crafted from high-pressure molded aluminum extrusions, this rack system delivers exceptional load-bearing capacity and maintains structural integrity under challenging conditions. Unlike conventional bent aluminum racks, our single-piece aluminum profiles eliminate weak points, ensuring long-lasting performance. Enhanced Versatility: Crossbars can be repositioned to work around roof accessories, providing maximum customization for your van setup. Aerodynamic Efficiency: The gap between the fairing and van body improves airflow, reducing drag and noise while driving, and enhances cooling under solar panels when parked. Lightweight Design: Extruded aluminum sidewalls reduce weight while maintaining strength, optimizing fuel efficiency and handling. How It’s Made Engineered for strength and functionality, our proprietary aluminum extrusion process creates a uniform, robust profile that traditional bent aluminum cannot match. Laser-cut openings in the sidewalls reduce weight and improve airflow, ensuring optimal performance for vanlife adventures. Additional Features: Mounting Awnings: Compatible with Thule or Fiamma awnings, though additional holes may need to be drilled for installation. Custom Decking System: Pair with our modular decking system for walk-on panels and secure gear mounting. Solar Panel Mounting Brackets are fully compatible Important Note: Regular inspections and hardware tightening are recommended to ensure long-term reliability. Always adhere to your vehicle manufacturer’s maximum load limits. Elevate Your Vanlife Experience Experience the perfect balance of strength, lightness, and versatility with the Tec Vanlife Modular Roof Rack. Whether you’re mounting solar panels, carrying cargo, or optimizing your van’s roof space, this rack is designed to excel. 1. Does this roof rack fit the Ram ProMaster 159 and 159 EXT? Yes. The Tec Vanlife Modular Roof Rack is available for the Ram ProMaster 159 High Roof and 159 EXT High Roof. Select the correct van length when ordering. 2. Does it fit standard-roof or low-roof ProMaster vans? No. This roof rack is designed specifically for high-roof Ram ProMaster vans. It is not compatible with standard-roof or low-roof models. 3. How does the roof rack attach to the Ram ProMaster? The rack attaches to the Ram ProMaster’s existing factory roof-mounting locations using vehicle-specific mounting brackets. 4. Can solar panels be mounted to the rack? Yes. The modular crossbars accommodate a variety of solar-panel sizes , Solar Panel Mounting Brackets and layouts. The space beneath the panels also encourages airflow, helping reduce heat buildup. 5. Can the crossbars be repositioned? Yes. The crossbars can be repositioned to accommodate solar panels, Probreeze roof fans, Probreeze Skylight rooftop air conditioners, cargo boxes and other equipment. 6. Is it compatible with a roof fan or rooftop air conditioner? Yes. The modular design allows the crossbars to be positioned around most camper-van roof fans and rooftop air conditioners. Confirm the required openings, clearances and service space before finalizing the layout. 7. Can a Fiamma or Thule awning be attached? Yes. Compatible Thule or Fiamma awnings can be mounted to the reinforced aluminum side rails. Depending on the awning and bracket configuration, additional mounting holes or hardware may be required. 8. Can you walk on the roof rack? The rack can be fitted with Tec Vanlife’s optional modular decking system to create designated walk-on areas. Do not walk directly on unsupported crossbars, roof accessories or solar panels. 9. What does the ProMaster roof rack weigh? The Ram ProMaster 159 High Roof rack weighs approximately 32.6 kg or 72 lb. Decking and other roof-mounted accessories will increase the total installed weight. 10. What is the maximum load capacity? The permitted load depends on the vehicle’s factory roof-load rating, the mounting configuration and whether the vehicle is moving or stationary. Never exceed the limits specified by Ram or the manufacturer of any installed component. 11. Does installation require drilling? The rack uses the ProMaster’s existing factory roof-mounting locations, so drilling through the van roof is not normally required. Certain accessories may require holes in the rack’s aluminum components, depending on their mounting configuration. 12. What is included with the roof rack? The rack includes aluminum side rails, modular crossbars, a front wind fairing, vehicle-specific mounting components and required rack-assembly hardware. Decking, awning brackets, solar panels and other accessories are not included unless stated in the selected package. 13. Can Tec Vanlife install the roof rack? Yes. Professional installation is available through Tec Vanlife in Delta, British Columbia. Contact the team to confirm compatibility, installation pricing and appointment availability. 14. How frequently should the hardware be inspected? Inspect and retighten all hardware after the first 160 km or 100 miles. After that, inspect the rack every 1,000 km or 600 miles, or monthly—whichever occurs first. Check it again after rough-road travel or if movement, vibration or unusual noise develops. 15. What accessories can be mounted to the rack? Compatible accessories include: Modular roof-rack decking Roof-rack T-nut mounting kit Solar-panel mounting brackets Starlink Mini mount ProBreeze roof fan ProBreeze SkyView 700 skylight Compatible Fiamma and Thule awnings Compatible rooftop air conditioners and cargo boxes Always verify dimensions, mounting requirements and roof-load limits before installation. WARNING! Ignoring the following warnings may result in the rack detaching from the vehicle, leading to serious injury or death. Ensure you do not exceed the maximum load limit specified by the vehicle manufacturer and use all available attachment points on the van roof. Inspect and tighten all hardware after the first 100 miles and every 600 miles thereafter. Check the overall integrity of the rack every 600 miles or monthly, whichever occurs first. If you are unsure, submit rack plans or photos to [email protected] for evaluation before final installation or use. The van owner and/or installer assumes all risks associated with rooftop-mounted items and/or components.
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