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Roof racks & ladder loading systems

As part of the Bott Group, Van Guard develops and produces high-quality roof rack systems and ladder loading systems that offer an optimal solution for maximising storage space, transport efficiency and safety on the vehicle roof. 

For professional vehicle equipment

For professional vehicle equipment

By using lightweight, weather-resistant and anodised aluminium and aerodynamic design, the systems combine maximum load capacity with minimum air resistance.

Crash-tested safety, simple installation at factory mounting points and intelligent features such as an innovative profile rail system are what set these products apart. This means that tradespeople, fleet operators and service providers alike can benefit from these durable, reliable and flexible transport solutions – ideal for everyday professional use.

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By using lightweight, weather-resistant and anodised aluminium and aerodynamic design, the systems combine maximum load capacity with minimum air resistance.

Crash-tested safety, simple installation at factory mounting points and intelligent features such as an innovative profile rail system are what set these products apart. This means that tradespeople, fleet operators and service providers alike can benefit from these durable, reliable and flexible transport solutions – ideal for everyday professional use.

Aluminium roof bars

Hard-wearing roof bars, made for the trade

Key features

  • Easy to fit
  • Anti-corrosive material
  • Supplied with load stops as standard
  • Robust and hard-wearing
  • Comes with two free pairs of adjustable load stops
  • Crash tested to 20G

The ULTIBar+ van roof bars are expertly designed for strength, style and durability. Taking into account the van’s shape and pre-existing fixing points, we have created a roof bar system for almost every type of van within the EMEA region.

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Key features

  • Easy to fit
  • Anti-corrosive material
  • Supplied with load stops as standard
  • Robust and hard-wearing
  • Comes with two free pairs of adjustable load stops
  • Crash tested to 20G

The ULTIBar+ van roof bars are expertly designed for strength, style and durability. Taking into account the van’s shape and pre-existing fixing points, we have created a roof bar system for almost every type of van within the EMEA region.

Roof racks

Easy to load, heavy duty roof rack, perfect for carrying wide loads

Key features

  • Easy to load
  • Includes rear roller and load stops
  • Aluminium design, lighter than steel alternatives
  • T-Track rail system
  • Fits all major van models
  • Crash tested to 20G

Our large gallery style van roof rack is perfect for carrying wide loads. Unlike our roof bars, the ULTIRack+ van roof rack includes built-up side channels and a full length rear roller with every set. The ULTIRack+ has bars with a T-Track, allowing for the attachment of load stops to ensure stored items are secured safely on the roof. The ULTIRack+ is equipped with an innovative profile rail system for attaching side supports. These make it easier to reliably secure objects transported on the roof.

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Key features

  • Easy to load
  • Includes rear roller and load stops
  • Aluminium design, lighter than steel alternatives
  • T-Track rail system
  • Fits all major van models
  • Crash tested to 20G

Our large gallery style van roof rack is perfect for carrying wide loads. Unlike our roof bars, the ULTIRack+ van roof rack includes built-up side channels and a full length rear roller with every set. The ULTIRack+ has bars with a T-Track, allowing for the attachment of load stops to ensure stored items are secured safely on the roof. The ULTIRack+ is equipped with an innovative profile rail system for attaching side supports. These make it easier to reliably secure objects transported on the roof.

Ladder loading system

A safe and effective way to easily carry ladders on the van

Key features

  • Safe loading and unloading of ladders in seconds
  • Available in four variants
  • 60kg maximum ladder weight 
  • Two pairs of load stops included
  • Crash tested to 20G
  • Ability to secure using a padlock (not included)
  • Universal fitting
  • Carries most types of ladders

The ULTILoader provides a safe and effective way of loading and unloading ladders from the roof of the van to ground level, minimising health and safety issues. Its ergonomic design with gas strut assistance provides the ideal stowage and deployment system for operators looking to equip their light commercial vehicles with a quick and low risk solution.

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Key features

  • Safe loading and unloading of ladders in seconds
  • Available in four variants
  • 60kg maximum ladder weight 
  • Two pairs of load stops included
  • Crash tested to 20G
  • Ability to secure using a padlock (not included)
  • Universal fitting
  • Carries most types of ladders

The ULTILoader provides a safe and effective way of loading and unloading ladders from the roof of the van to ground level, minimising health and safety issues. Its ergonomic design with gas strut assistance provides the ideal stowage and deployment system for operators looking to equip their light commercial vehicles with a quick and low risk solution.

Pipe carriers

A dedicated storage solution to protect pipe and conduit

Key features

  • Unlined or lined option
  • 3m length as standard
  • Lockable endcaps
  • Universal design for any roof system
  • Weatherproof and durable
  • Crash tested to 20G

Our Pipe Carriers are renowned across the trades, from plumbers to electricians alike, as the go-to, tried and tested solution for safely and securely transporting copper pipe, plastic conduit, fascias and tile trims. Our Pipe Carriers are available in standard and maxi sizes. There is also the option of a lined pipe carrier for added protection for fragile or easily marked items.

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Key features

  • Unlined or lined option
  • 3m length as standard
  • Lockable endcaps
  • Universal design for any roof system
  • Weatherproof and durable
  • Crash tested to 20G

Our Pipe Carriers are renowned across the trades, from plumbers to electricians alike, as the go-to, tried and tested solution for safely and securely transporting copper pipe, plastic conduit, fascias and tile trims. Our Pipe Carriers are available in standard and maxi sizes. There is also the option of a lined pipe carrier for added protection for fragile or easily marked items.

Rear door ladder

Quick and easy to install, heavy duty enough to do the job

Key features

  • Extremely strong with a weight limit of 140kg
  • Quick to fit, with an average assembly time of 20 minutes
  • Available in 5,6 and 7-step configurations
  • Anti-corrosive properties to prevent rust
  • Bespoke to all major vans

The ULTILadder enables easier access to the van’s roof to allow loads to be securely fastened. 

Key features

  • Extremely strong with a weight limit of 140kg
  • Quick to fit, with an average assembly time of 20 minutes
  • Available in 5,6 and 7-step configurations
  • Anti-corrosive properties to prevent rust
  • Bespoke to all major vans

The ULTILadder enables easier access to the van’s roof to allow loads to be securely fastened. 

Accessories

A range of accessories to complement our products

Accessories available

  • Eyebolts
  • Load Stops
  • Ladder Clamps

Our general accessories make carrying loads easier and are designed to protect the van and equipment stored on it.

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Accessories available

  • Eyebolts
  • Load Stops
  • Ladder Clamps

Our general accessories make carrying loads easier and are designed to protect the van and equipment stored on it.

Van Guard Accessories becomes bott

Combining expertise across the vehicle conversion industry to provide fully integrated solutions for fleets and trades, read more about the acquisition here

Further information
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Roof racks and ladder loading systems | Vehicle conversion

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