I'm not sure if this is still an active thread at all but thought I'd ask... has anyone tried the OMAC roof rails?
These look pretty ideal to me but I am a complete noob and so I'm hoping those of you with greater experience might have familiarity with OMAC in general or with these Rack/Rails specifically.
FYI, I don't even own the Van yet. I am still in the negotiation process and the vans I like the best in terms of overall feature also have a naked roof. I happen to be a Realtor and my van-plan is to build a "Mobile Office" for work and use as a personal vehicle ~350 Days a year. I'll also build a couple of "Modules" or Cubes that I can drop in and convert to a sleeper/light camper for the occasional road-trip or weekend getaway.
So here is what I find attractive about these Racks & Rails:
- They look Stock and I like that
- The capacity "This product is able to carry over 225 LBS 100 kg easily, but TUV NORD Germany certifies the highest load-bearing capacity as 165 LBS 75 kg based on the roof carriage capacity of vehicles."
- Price! I will likely get the "Better" version of each but they do have versions that are slightly cheaper. Note though that on the crossbars I link there are 3 crossbars, the cheaper ones only include 2 I think. The Side Rails I chose are $165 and the Cross Bars are $120 so for $285 I am good to go on the roof with 3 bars instead of 2
- The photos show what appears to be high-quality, aerodynamic parts and Omac is supposedly an OEM Manufacturer for European Auto Companies
- Made in Europe and shipped from Houston, TX
- They are available in either Silver or Black (I like the black as I am largely trying to keep the colors to Black & White on the rig)
- They offer a ton of other upgrades and so for the cost of a Thule system I can also get Molded Pads, Window Deflectors, A hood Bug Deflecor and 2 "Folding Car Door Latch Hook Step Foot Pedal Ladder." This thing looks GENIUS. I have links for it and for the rack parts down below.
So, here are the links:
Here are the specific Racks & Rails that I am thinking about:
Side Rails:
Top Roof Rack Side Rails Bars Alu Black For Mercedes Metris W447 2014-2020
CrossBars:
Roof Rack Cross Bars Luggage Carrier Black for Mercedes Metris Vito W447 2014-
Here are all the Side Rails:
Roof Rails
And All CrossBars:
Roof Racks Cross Bars
Here is the ingenious Foot-Rest Ladder Thingy:
Folding Car Door Latch Hook Step Foot Pedal Ladder for SUV Truck Roof
I look forward to any comments or insights that you have to offer. Thanks!
Chris