I Built a Fake Builder’s Roof Rack to Hide My Camper!

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How To Build A Budget UNISTRUT Roof Rack For Your Campervan || You Won't Believe How EASY Installing a Unistrut Roof Rack Is || How to Build a Stealth Roof Rack For Your Campervan Howden Modified Van sponsor aBuckLife, we specialise in modified/converted van insurance & offer a club discount* (*subject to criteria) when calling the team on 01635 879 910 and mentioning “aBuckLife”. We have genuinely always used Howdens to insure our vans and really rate them. IF YOU FOUND THIS HELPFUL YOU CAN BUY ME A COFFEE: https://buymeacoffee.com/abucklife First Access to our NEW Mech! https://abucklife.myshopify.com/ Follow us on Instagram @abucklifeofficial Thank you so much for watching and we can't wait to share more of adventures with you. This van is a Ford Transit L3H3 2014 MK8 RWD. If you have any questions and need any help drop me a comment or dm me! Products and Tools Used: Extendable Ladder - https://amzn.to/4bPrRe4 Workshop Paper Towel - https://amzn.to/487IZtL Isopropyl Alcohol - https://amzn.to/497KDwV Disposable Gloves - https://amzn.to/493hSBo Sikaflex 522 White - https://amzn.to/4rFjvz1 Primer - https://amzn.to/3KAomRl Satin Black Paint - https://amzn.to/4oJTTyd 40mm Stainless Steel Bolts - https://amzn.to/3KMC83j Washers - https://amzn.to/48ysbyh Mastic Tape - https://amzn.to/48x8uIF Unistrut 42x42 2 Lengths Unistrut 21x42 4 Lengths 🔧 Turning a Beat-Up Ford Transit Into the Ultimate Stealth Camper | Hidden Roof Rack Build Welcome back to the van build! This week we hit the roof — literally — because adding a skylight and roof vent triggered a flood of comments saying: “It doesn’t look stealth anymore!” Challenge accepted. 👀💪 Today we’re building a budget-friendly stealth roof rack that disguises the skylight, roof fan and solar panel while still looking like a tradesman’s van. We’re using Unistrut, industrial fittings, drainage pipe, and builder-style accessories to make this roof look like anything but a camper. In this episode, you’ll see: ✔ Removing factory roof vents ✔ Treating rust and sealing holes properly ✔ Cutting, priming and painting unistrut steel ✔ Fixing to OEM mounting points ✔ Creating a “fake builder van” rack ✔ Installing disguised cargo tubes ✔ Roof repairs in rain, darkness, chaos… ✔ Flat tyre drama and workshop visit ✔ A real-world stealth hack you can copy This is all about DIY stealth van tactics — cheap, functional, and convincing. 💥 Next week we add more disguises, mount the solar panel, and finish the stealth rack reveal — so make sure you’re subscribed! 🔧 Quality Products We Use in Our Self-Build Camper Van These are the tried-and-tested products that make our 4x4 VW Crafter and Ford Transit stealth camper builds functional, comfortable, and adventure-ready. - VANDERMOON MOONBOXES AND MOON ORGANISERS | We love all our VANDERMOON gear, from the moon boxes to the moon organisers our van would not be as functional and light weight without them, Use Code 'buck10' for 10% off your order! Check out Vandermoon here https://www.vandermoon.com/eng/en/logowanie?create_account=1&s=buck10 (you do need to use the link for the discount to work!) - Use Van Space 3D to help design you own van. We found it really helpful to visualise the build. click the link below: https://abucklife--vanspace3d.thrivecart.com/vanspace-3d-lifetime/60bfc5e47b9bf/ - TRELINO TOILET| Our off grid travel would not be possible without our Trelino Toilet. Game Changer. Click the link https://tidd.ly/4gwZnsa and use the code 'abucklife' to receive a FREE accessories set when ordering a Trelino composting toilet. - AUXBEAM LIGHTING | Use this code 'ABL15' to save 15% off your first order and the link https://www.shareasale.com/u.cfm?d=1262373&m=67515&u=4545378 - HELINOX | camping furniture is so lightweight, easy to set up and durable. Little man loves his mini chair. Use this link https://tidd.ly/41M7tZF and code 'VN7GQVZ43XDB' for 10% OFF. - SOLO STOVE | is amazing for a safe camp fire and is from www.adventurevanlife.com. Use code 'abucklife' for discount site wide. - AUTOTERM DIESEL HEATER| We stay warm with a 4KW AUTOTERM Diesel Heater and Engine Pre Heater. Use code 'abucklife' for discount at www.autoterm.store Some links in this description are affiliate links. When you buy through these links, I get a small commission at no extra cost to you. This really supports the channel and helps us to bring better content to you and we really appreciate the support. Thank you. 0:00 Intro 1:10 Howden Insurance Sponsor 1:43 What you need to build a Unistrut Roof Rack 3:35 How to remove the roof rack point covers 5:26 How to build a Unistrut Roof Rack for a Ford Transit MK8 Van 9:53 How to paint Unistrut Roof Rack for a Campervan 12:24 How to Install a Unistrut Roof Rack (Ford Transit) 16:55 Screws on the Driveway? 19:09 Covering holes on the roof 23:49 The stealth van HACK!