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Old 04-15-2009, 11:41 AM
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Re: Roof Racks

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Originally Posted by bobancle View Post
Are there any aftermarket Roof Racks that will work on the Uplander. I just bought a 2009 that did not have a roof rack and I have not been able to find any aftermarket that would work.
For new van purchase, one can get the vehicle with parallel side rails but their cross beams are listed as an optional purchase. (like on a Uplander / Montana vans). If looking for cross rails, one might want to surf E-Bay. I often see cross rails for $125 (or so) on E-Bay.

If looking to add your own parallel side rails, you may want to visit a few auto wrecking yards in your area. If there's a "totaled" 2005+ Uplander or Montana, they might will you its Roof Railing system as well. Hopefully, at a discounted price. And, they may have a few vans with cross members as well.

If you visit a few auto specialty stores, they may have a few "special order" books showing the many different roof racks for vans. For example, canoe/kayak, peddle bike, general cargo design roof rack systems. Not too sure if reasonable priced (from an auto specialty store) but their different design roof racks might spark a few other design considerations as well.

Hope this helps..

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