Van roof rack installs
A full-length rack turns the roof into usable space for solar, Starlink, lights, an awning and gear, installed by the Beachside team in Atlantic Beach.
Roof racks at Beachside
Beachside likes roof racks because they cut down on holes in the roof. Solar panels, lights, a Starlink dish and an awning can mount straight to the rack instead of the roof, so the roof keeps fewer penetrations that could one day leak.
The rack bolts to the van's factory mounting points, which is why it is usually the first exterior upgrade: so much else can go on it later.
Beachside installs standard, low-profile and safari-style racks, with deck panels where you want to stand or store gear. The shop's favorite rack brands are Flatline Van Co, White Top Adventure, RoamBuilt, Owl Vans and Aluminess. The same team installs racks on its own 2027 models, so the hardware and wiring are done the way the shop builds its vans.
What the install includes
- The rack fitted to the factory roof mounts and torqued to spec
- Deck panels and crossbars, if your rack has them
- Photos of the roof before and after the work
- Mounting solar, lights, Starlink or an awning to the rack is quoted as separate work
Roof racks the shop has installed
Brands the shop installs
Beachside is an authorized dealer or installer for every brand it carries.
How an install is booked
Four steps from the first message to pickup.
Ask for an estimate
Tell the team your van's year, model and length and what you want installed. Photos help.
Approve and order the parts
If the estimate works for you, a deposit covers the materials and the shop orders the parts. Small jobs are usually booked about a month out.
Install at the shop
The in-house team that builds the 2027 models does the work at the shop in Atlantic Beach.
Pickup and warranty
Labor is billed when the job is done. The team walks you through the install, and the work carries a 1-year warranty.
Questions
Labor $750 to $1,500. Depends on the rack. The rack itself, and mounting anything to it, are quoted separately. Beachside sends an estimate before any work starts.
Yes. Most Beachside builds mount walkable semi-rigid panels on the rack, which leaves the roof itself free of extra holes. Mounting the panels and wiring is quoted as separate work, and it can be done at the same visit as the rack.
A ladder makes the rack much easier to use, and most racks are installed with a side or rear ladder at the same time.
Installs are done on any make of van, including the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Ford Transit and Ram ProMaster. Full camper van builds are Sprinter only.
No. Beachside supplies the parts for every install, from brands it is an authorized dealer or installer for.
Small jobs are usually booked about a month out. Every install carries a 1-year warranty.
At 1545 Main St #100, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233, just east of Jacksonville. Beachside works on vans from across Florida and Georgia, including St. Augustine, Gainesville, Orlando, Tampa and Fort Lauderdale.
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What upgrade customers say
Alex and his team were wonderful to work with. Everyone was friendly and knowledgeable. Alex explained all the mechanics of what I had installed so I felt confident moving forward in my travels.
They upgraded the suspension kit (Agile Off-road RIP kit) on my van and did an amazing job. The staff is also very professional and friendly. Highly recommend!
Everybody that works there is very courteous and came right up to me shaking my hand and introducing themselves. They take a lot of pride in their work and it shows.
I now have a convenient go to partner I trust with my Van.
Alex was a pleasure to work with! He provided a fair price for products and labor.
Excellent service! Very professional and they do great work. They have helped me with several things such as swap out my secondary alternator, upgrade my AC, and install more solar.
I chose Beachside Custom Vans in Jacksonville Beach for the work and couldn’t have been more impressed.
Beachside Custom Vans did it all perfectly and in a very timely manner. The shop is clean, well organized, very active and moves along smoothly.
Ready for roof rack?
Tell the team what van you have and what you want installed, and an estimate comes back.