Which? roof rails for a T6?

[xswind]

Hi guys.

Just got my original VW roof rails.

The fitting looks simple enough but in the box there are what looks like 6 black plastic spacers, not the rubber gaskets.

these plastic spacer like bits don't seem to fit into the rails anywhere.

Any idea what they might be for or there they go?

Regards XS

 

[xswind]

No need for help. Darn obvious when you look at the vans roof

 

[ChrisG]

Hi XS, Be interested to know how they fit - as looking to add them to mine...but seen some differing reports on here about all sorts of sealant being required and pads requiring grinding down so they fit.....

Also did you get them direct from VW dealership?

 

[xswind]

Hi. I got mine from my local main dealer.

Fitting was simple and fitment not too bad. One of the ends does not sit quite right but I am sure that can be adjusted at a later date.

Quality overall very good for the price imho.

 

[ChrisG]

Tks for feedback - always welcome.

 

[Evgenij Webster]

What is the load rating on OEM rails? I see loads of aftermarket ones on eBay but they seem to be light duty only 30KG max load.

 

[superflyguy]

What is the load rating on OEM rails? I see loads of aftermarket ones on eBay but they seem to be light duty only 30KG max load.

Think around the 75kg mark if I remember.

 

[Evgenij Webster]

Think around the 75kg mark if I remember.

Thank you!

What do these cost from the dealer?

 

[superflyguy]

I haven't got them fitted, but just looking into it, I rang vw last week and It was about £150 supply only just for the rails.

 

[Evgenij Webster]

I haven't got them fitted, but just looking into it, I rang vw last week and It was about £150 supply only just for the rails.

Ohh so not to bad then....

 

[superflyguy]

No it may vary dealer to dealer, but not as bad as I thought, I think its the actual bars that bump the price up depending on what manufacturer you go with. I have noticed the cheaper ones tend to have a lower weight capacity, and ultimately that's the whole point in having them fitted to carry some sort of weight.

 

[DaveyB]

Remember to use a good splodge of silicone around the bolt when you anchor them on the roof. A lot of folk have reported how they have had terrible water leaks that have been traced back to the fixings. @Roca had a particularly catastrophic experience and has had to reject his van and order another.

 

[ChrisG]

hi Davey, any special type - is whatever B&Q have in stock?

 

[DaveyB]

I’d get an external grade one, but other than that, they are all fairly similar.

 

[Northern Monkey]

It’s not fun when they aren’t fitted correctly, do them yourself then you know they’re done properly

 

[xswind]

Just tweaked the fitment. Looks like one of the feet is slightly out. Just added a small piece of foam gasket. Tightened up nicely now with no gaps. You can't even see what I added.

Suspect there is a slight twist in one rail which caused the small gap.

I can't see how, if fitted correctly it would leak but just in case I have used a little silicone sealant at the roof entry points as well as the supplied foam washers.

Hope this helps others?

Regards XS.

 

[Evgenij Webster]

It’s not fun when they aren’t fitted correctly, do them yourself then you know they’re done properly

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Damn, that is bad! I dread to thing the damage it caused that you can't see

 

[xswind]

Fitting by VW was like an additional 30 quid if memory serves. I guess they warrant Thier work so that's an option and not really much.

I wanted to fit mine as I have added some additional supports to one side to help attach my F30 awning brackets just to make double sure it does for pull of my VW awning rail. Just don't trust the bonded rail alone.

 

[ChrisG]

I’d get an external grade one, but other than that, they are all fairly similar.

Ah tks Davey, much appreciated.

 

[SofaKing]

Norwegian VW dealer has taken it out of sales, won’t sell nor mount rails... i wonder why...