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THERE’S ANOTHER IMPORTANT WORK ZONE ON YOUR VAN. JUST LOOK UP. YEP, THERE’S A LOT OF VALUABLE SPACE ON THE ROOF JUST BEGGING TO BE UTILIZED. WEATHER GUARD® ROOF RACKS KEEP YOU IN THE RED ZONE BY STORING OVERSIZED ITEMS LIKE CONDUIT, PIPE AND LADDERS SECURELY.

• Roof racks for every van type, from compacts to cubes, high-roofs and more

• EZ-GLIDE® System for quick and easy ladder drop-down• QUICK CLAMP aluminum racks for full-size or compact vans• All-Purpose Racks offer a number of mounting and

accessory options

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The essential EZ-GLIDE® System rack comes with a drop-down system on the passenger side and a standard ladder rack on the driver’s side. Maximum ladder weight of 75 lbs. per drop-down assembly.

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EZ-GLIDE® SYSTEM HYDRAULIC CYLINDERprovides a smooth, quiet and effortless descent. Zero-impact drop reduces noise and equipment wear

ERGONOMIC DRIVE ARMtelescoping lever extends to fit your reach. Extra-strength handle, lever and hinge hardware pro-vide maximum durability and ease of use.

LONG-LASTING DESIGNwith lightweight aluminum frame keeps rust at bay for a long-lasting, professional appearance. Rust-proof stainless steel fasteners and non-metallic bushings eliminate bi-metal corrosion

STOW AND SECUREinterlocking ladder supports ensure ladders stay in place when stowed. Ladders can be pad-locked for added security

STEP LADDERS Models 251, 252, 253, 255, 256, 257, 281, 283, 285, 287 will accept a 6' and 8' step ladder with a bottom width not exceeding 27". Repositioning of the ladder stops is required if the bottom width of the ladder is between 25" and 27". An accessory cross member may be required depending on the distance between the front and rear cross members

MULTI-USE DESIGNwill accommodate extension ladders and certain step ladders

The quickest, easiest, and safest drop-down ladder rack system available. With just a twist of a lever, EZ-GLIDE® System gently delivers your ladder to the right spot for back-saving loading and unloading. When the work is done, another twist is all it takes to have the ladder packed away and ready to roll.

The driver’s side drop-down kit is universal and fits the EZ-GLIDE® System racks by unbolting the driver side end posts and bolting the kit in place. Maximum lad-der weight of 75 lbs. per drop-down assembly.

EZ-GLIDE® System RacksMODEL WEIGHT DETAILS

251-3-02 62 lbs. For Ford Vans. Mounts to rain gutters

252-3-02 62 lbs. For GM Vans. Mounts to rain gutters

253 67 lbs. For Compact Size Vans. Bolts through the roof

261-3-02 For Nissan NV. Mounts to roof brackets

Driver’s Side Drop-Down KitMODEL WEIGHT DETAILS

255 45 lbs.For Full-Size Vans. Fits models 251,

251-3-01, 252, 252-3-01, 253

286-3-01 63 lbs. Fits model 280-3-01

287-3-01 54 lbs. Fits Model 285-3-01

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Accessory Cross MembersMODEL WEIGHT DETAILS

2511 14 lbs. Fits models 251 & 251-3-02

2521 14 lbs. Fits models 252 & 252-3-01

2531 13 lbs. Fits model 253

AccessoriesMODEL WEIGHT DETAILS

2501 3 lbs. Warning Light Holder

2502 3 lbs. Mirror Holder

2504 2 lbs. Mirror

2503 1 lb. Velcro Straps

2505 9 lbs. KUV Mounting Brackets

2506 15 lbs. Nissan NV High Roof Mounting Brackets

2507 15 lbs. Nissan NV Standard Roof Mounting Brackets

Sprinter Van EZ-GLIDE® System RacksMODEL WEIGHT DETAILS

280-3-01 80 lbs. For Sprinter vans high roof, passenger side. Includes rear slide down system

285-3-01 70 lbs.For Sprinter vans standard roof,

passenger side. Does not include rear slide down system

262-3-02 95 lbs.For Nissan NV high roof, passanger side.

Includes rear slide down system. Mounts to roof brackets.

8' and 10' High Cube EZ-GLIDE® System RacksMODEL WEIGHT DETAILS

281 66 lbs. For 8' high Cube vans passenger side

283 66 lbs. For 8' high Cube vans driver side

282 75 lbs. For 10' high Cube vans passenger side. Includes rear slide down system

284 75 lbs. For 10' high Cube vans driver side. Includes rear slide down system

Driver’s Side Clamp KitMODEL WEIGHT DETAILS

254 14 lbs. Fits models 251, 251-3-01, 252, 252-3-01, 253

The driver’s side clamp kit is universal and fits the EZ-GLIDE® System racks by unbolting the driver side end posts and bolting the kit in place.

For use when your van length or load requirements require a cross member. Each of our cross members are vehicle specific and attach easily to any of our Full-size van or Minivan racks.

Engineered for 8’ and 10’ high Cube vans with flat roofs. These racks feature the same drop-down system that lowers the ladder to an easy to reach position for easy loading and unloading. An added slide down system on the 10’ High Cube Racks lowers the ladder an additional 2 ft. after the drop-down rotation.

EZ-GLIDE ®

These unique racks utilize the same professional-grade EZ-GLIDE® System as our Full-size van and Minivan models, with added features designed specifically for Sprinter vans. An added slide down system lowers the ladder an additional 2 ft. after the drop-down rotation.

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Our Quick Clamp Racks are engineered to make loading and unloading your ladder an easy, one-person operation. Lean the front of the ladder against the front hook and swing the back up onto the rack. Close the gas spring assisted Quick Clamp and you’re ready to roll.

FOR FULL-SIZE VANS

Mounting leg attaches to the van with a stainless steel gutter clamp painted brite white.

Patented Quick Clamp Rack clamping mechanism can be locked with a padlock for security.

Center mounting leg provides additional support and stability.

Model 234-3-01

LONG LASTING DESIGNutilizing 3/16" extruded aluminum rails, stainless steel gut-ter clamps and hardware. Gas springs with internal brass bushings prevent strip-out

LADDER HOOKSon the front end of the side rails have been extended and angled outward for easier loading of ladders in tight places

ANTI-WEAR PROTECTIONon clamps helps protect ladders during transport

ADJUSTABLE SWAY BRACESfor easy ladder change out

Gutter Clamps

Quick Clamp

Additional Support

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Quick Clamp Racks for Full-Size VansMODEL WEIGHT DETAILS

234-3-01 76 lbs. Dual Clamp on the street and curb side

236-3-01 73 lbs. Single Clamp on the curb side only

Accessory Cross Member for Full-Size VansMODEL WEIGHT DETAILS

233-3-01 21 lbs. Fits model 234-3-01, 236-3-01

Works with model 234-3 and 236-3 Quick Clamp Racks to accommodate short ladders and provide additional support.

QUICK CLAMP ALUMINUM RACKS

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Our Quick Clamp Racks are engineered to make loading and unloading your ladder an easy, one-person operation. Lean the front of the ladder against the front hook and swing the back up onto the rack. Close the gas spring assisted Quick Clamp and you’re ready to roll.

Offering the same easy loading and unloading as our full-size rack, our Quick Clamp Rack for Compact Vans offers easy access in tight places and special elastomer mounting pads that provide a weather tight seal around the mounting bases.

FOR FULL-SIZE VANS FOR COMPACT VANS

Model 224-3

ELASTOMERMOUNTING PADSare included to provide a weather tight seal around mounting bolts

LADDER HOOKSon the front end of the side rail have been extended and angled outward for easier loading of lad-ders in tight places

LONG LASTING DESIGNutilizing 3/16" extruded aluminum rails, stainless steel gutter clamps and hardware

ANTI-WEAR PROTECTIONon clamps helps protect ladders during transport

ADJUSTABLE SWAY BRACESfor easy ladder change out

Quick Clamp Racks Compact VansMODEL WEIGHT DETAILS

223-3-01 41 lbs. Single clamp on the curb side only

224-3-01 46 lbs. Dual clamp on the street and curb side

Accessories for Compact VansMODEL WEIGHT DETAILS

225-3 16 lbs. Fits model 223-3, 224-3

226-3-01 6 lbs.Fits model 224-3. Optional Mounting Bracket Kit for Ford Transit Connect

Works with models 223-3 and 224-3 Quick Clamp Racks to accommodate short lad-ders and provide addi-tional support.

Designed to rotate and to easily adjust to the contours of the van roof.

Mounting Bases

Patented Quick Clamp Rack clamping mechanism can be locked with a padlock for security.

Quick Clamp

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This All-Purpose Rack is designed to clamp to roof gutters. It features extruded aluminum cross members with a double tube design for maximum carrying capacity.

Versatile and rugged, our All-Purpose Racks create a space for all the long equipment you need to carry. Available in aluminum or steel, WEATHER GUARD® Roof Racks offer a number of different mounting and accessory options.

Powder Coated Aluminum Rack for Full-Size VansMODEL WEIGHT DETAILS

209-3 31 lbs. 2 Cross Member Rack

229-3 43 lbs. 3 Cross Member Rack

2097-3 20 lbs. Accessory Cross Member

This All-Purpose Rack has a specially designed mounting leg that fully adjusts to the contour of the van roof, for secure through-the-roof mounting.

ALL-PURPOSE RACKS

This All-Purpose Rack features cross members made of 14-gauge steel tubing. Mounting base is extra-wide 12-gauge steel for superior attachment strength to the gutter.

Also available in black: models 205-5, 216-5, 2056-5.

This All-Purpose Rack features cross members made of 14-gauge steel tubing and a specially designed mounting base for secure through-the-roof mounting.

7"

Powder Coated Aluminum Rack for Compact Size Vans

MODEL WEIGHT DETAILS

218-3 25 lbs. 2 Cross Member Rack

222-3 13 lbs. Accessory Cross Member

226-3-01 6 lbs.Fits model 224-3. Optional Mounting Bracket Kit for Ford Transit Connect

Powder Coated Heavy Duty Steel Rack for Full-Size Vans

MODEL (white) WEIGHT DETAILS

205-3 42 lbs. 2 Cross Member Rack

216-3 62 lbs. 3 Cross Member Rack

2056-3 23 lbs. Accessory Cross Member

Powder Coated Steel Rack for Astro/Safari Compact Vans

MODEL WEIGHT DETAILS

220-3 25 lbs. 2 Cross Member Rack

221-3 11 lbs. Accessory Cross Member

STAINLESS STEEL HARDWARE stands tough against time and weather

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ANTI-WEAR PROTECTION on cross members protect ladders and building materials during transport

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ALL-PURPOSE RACKSExcellent for hauling all types of materials, the Safari Rack easily accommodates 4-foot wide loads and distributes the weight evenly over eight cross members to protect the roof of the van. The OVAL RAIL DESIGN side rail is unique to WEATHER GUARD® Van Solutions.

SAFARI RACK FOR FULL-SIZE VANS

FRONT & REAR CROSS MEMBERSextend over the ends of the van for protection when loading ladders and other long materials

CROSS MEMBERSare constructed of 13-gauge, 1¼" x 1¼" square steel tubing and spread the load evenly to protect long, fragile materials

STAINLESS STEEL MOUNTING BRACKETSare extra wide for superior attachment strength to the gutter

AIR FOILeliminates wind noise and mounts to the front of the cross member

VELCRO STRAPSassist in securing your ladder for transport

ANTI-WEAR PROTECTIONon cross members helps protect ladders and building materials during transport

MODEL HEIGHT WIDTH WEIGHT

210-3 150¾" 64" 205 lbs.

For Full-size vans only. Length from front to rear cross member is 140"

Our Sliding Ladder Rack provides quick and easy ladder storage inside your van, enclosed trailer or cube van. Rugged and durable, this rack fits 8-foot step, extension, or multi-position ladders and can be mounted to the roof or side panel.

SLIDING LADDER RACK

CENTER LEG

TIE DOWNS

Our Sliding Ladder Rack provides quick and easy ladder storage inside your van, enclosed trailer or cube van. Rugged and durable, this rack fits 8-foot step, extension, or multi-position ladders and can be mounted to the roof or side panel.

UNIVERSAL MOUNTING BRACKETadjusts to different vehicles.

ROOF MOUNTING BRACKETis provided for horizontal installation.

TENSION CORD GUIDEprevents cords from tangling.

3-PIECE RAIL ASSEMBLYaccepts up to an 8' ladder.

SAFETY CABLEsecures ladder in place.

ADJUSTABLE CRADLEaccommodates different types of ladders.

MODEL SHIP WT.

250 27 lbs.

MOUNTING BRACKETS

SIDE MOUNT

Keep your conduit safe, secure and clean with our lightweight and durable Conduit Carrier

Aluminum Conduit CarrierMODEL LENGTH WIDTH HEIGHT WEIGHT DETAILS

237 121½" 11" 6" 40 lbs. Conduit Carrier

238 6" 11" 6" 4 lbs. Extension

Make-Your-Own CarrierMODEL WEIGHT

239 4 lbs.

PVC not included. Separately purchase a section of stan-dard 6” PVC (9ASTM D2665) plastic drain pipe. Coordinate the length of the PVC with the length of conduit you’ll be carrying.

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Full Size Vans Compact VansFORD GM NISSAN NV MERCEDES SPRINTER 2010 TRANSIT CONNECT RAM CV

'92 & NEWER '96 & NEWER'02 & OLDERSTD. ROOF

'02 & OLDERHIGH ROOF

'07 & NEWER HIGH ROOF

'07 & NEWER STD. ROOF

EZ-GLIDE® SYSTEM RACK PAGES 38-39

251-3-02 X

252-3-02 X

253 X

261-3-02 X

262-3-02 X

280-3-01 X

285-3-01 X

ALUMINUM QUICK CLAMP RACKS PAGES 40-41

223-3 X X

224-3 X X

234-3 X X

236-3 X X

ALUMINUM ALL-PURPOSE RACKS PAGE 42

209-3 X X

218-3 X X

222-3 X

229-3 X X

2097-3 X X

STEEL ALL-PURPOSE RACKS PAGE 42

205-3/205-5 X X

216-3/216-5 X X

2056-3/2056-5 X X

SAFARI RACK PAGE 43

210-3 X X

ROOF RACK FITTING GUIDE