Retrofitting a roof rack

[NewToMH]

We have just bought a 2007 Hymer 504 and were wondering if anyone knows if it is possible (and sensible) to fit a roof rack to it. I am contemplating it for occasionally carrying a windsurfer.

 

[rambo]

.hi how many boards u want to carry .and what length weight . if this van came with roof bars as option then there should be area on roof that is made with extra support .try contacting hymer or find someone with same van that has bars and take measurements. u need to find this out and then u need a ladder maybe a folding ladder , some roofs are recomended not to stand on but i would bet yours is ok but check ;this is all ways a tricky one with boards ,i surf shortboards so not so bad .the last motorhome i had 3 stood up in the bog she would do her nut when she wanted a eartha kit.but the van now i can get her 7ft board in garage .i have seen boards strapped to bike rack but thats not for me;dont forget any fabrictor will weld u some custom stainless bars

 

[rambo]

oh ps wen a surf board or wind surfer is on the roof and its rains heavy board bags get full of water and get far to heavy.the middle of the bag puddles between the 2 bars

 

[NewToMH]

.hi how many boards u want to carry .and what length weight . if this van came with roof bars as option then there should be area on roof that is made with extra support .try contacting hymer or find someone with same van that has bars and take measurements. u need to find this out and then u need a ladder maybe a folding ladder , some roofs are recomended not to stand on but i would bet yours is ok but check ;this is all ways a tricky one with boards ,i surf shortboards so not so bad .the last motorhome i had 3 stood up in the bog she would do her nut when she wanted a eartha kit.but the van now i can get her 7ft board in garage .i have seen boards strapped to bike rack but thats not for me;dont forget any fabrictor will weld u some custom stainless bars

Just one board and a small rig. I will measure up and see if it can fit in the garage. The other option that occured to me was an inflatable board but they look too big to use when it is windy.

 

[rambo]

Just one board and a small rig. I will measure up and see if it can fit in the garage. The other option that occured to me was an inflatable board but they look too big to use when it is windy.

hi bud dont know how keen a sailor u r but those inflatables are not that rated but they got there place.u mite get a board inside van with front seat tilted back