Caution:
Recheck the bolt torques every 3000 miles.
With prolonged driving, vibrations may cause the
fasteners to loosen.
Capacity: The van rack is rated for a capacity of 500 lbs.,
evenly distributed, assuming normal driving conditions and
loading. Please secure loads carefully, and exercise caution
at all times!
The gutters on some Vans are curved, which makes install-
ing three level crossbars a special challenge. To compen-
sate for this curvature, you’ll install our shims in the front
and rear crossbar assemblies, raising them to the height of
the middle rack.
1. Verify that you have received four Van Rack Shims.
2. Install the middle (third) crossbar assembly roughly in
center of van roof per Van Rack Installation Instructions.
3. Loosely assemble the front and rear crossbar assemblies,
placing the shims between the corner brackets and the
crossbar
(Fig. 4).
4. Install the front crossbar assembly in desired location
near front of van roof, and tighten all fasteners in accor-
dance with Van Rack Installation Instructions.
5. Position the rear crossbar assembly on rear of van roof,
engaging lower edge of comer brackets in rain gutters.
6. Place a straight-edge (a ladder or straight piece of
lumber will do) atop crossbars
(Fig. 5)
to check that the
(Fig. 5)
(Fig. 5)
racks are all in line. As necessary, slide the rear crossbar
assembly to the front or rear until the straight-edge rests
flatly and evenly on all three crossbars. Complete instal-
lation to rear crossbar assembly in accordance with Van
Rack Installation Instructions.
7. Check all fasteners for proper torque.
SHIM INSTALLATION
Supplied as part of SKU 29056, TracVan Triple
Figure 5
Figure 4
Shim
Slide rear crossbar until
it contacts straight edge
Rest straight edge on front
and center crossbars
VAN ROOF – SIDE VIEW
Shim
Shim
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