If ladders are essential tools for your business, transporting this equipment is part of everyday operations, and many upfit companies help with these tasks. We’ll check out what Vantech has to offer in this Brand Spotlight. Are Vantech ladder racks good? What’s the Vantech brand like? Read on as we answer these and other questions.
Vantech Company Information
Vantech has offered a broad selection of work van and pickup truck storage solutions for more than a decade. The Long Island, New York-based company, is particularly well-known for the wide variety of vehicles it supports with its ladder rack systems. Core components are manufactured in Taiwan, and final product assembly is done in the U.S.
What Do Customer Reviews Say About Vantech Products?
Customers love their Vantech ladder racks. Comments like, “I absolutely love my Vantech P3000 ladder rack,” and “This is a high-quality, well-designed rack… and it looks great!” summarize most reviews, as does, “I did a lot of research before choosing this rack out for my new Dodge Pro Master van. I purchased the aluminum version and it is solid.”
It’s hard to find a review that’s not four or five stars, but the occasional negative feedback typically mentions hard-to-follow instructions or incomplete installation materials.
Vantech Customer Service Details
Vantech offers customer support during regular business hours (Eastern) by phone (631-486-9303) and via online form. An extensive FAQ section is also available online.
Vantech Warranty Information
A five-year limited warranty covers major Vantech products against defects in workmanship and materials provided the item is correctly assembled and, installed. Vantech specifically excludes powder-coated products from coverage against rust. In addition, the company requires that customers must register their Vantech products for the warranty to apply.
Popular Vantech Products
While Vantech offers some storage shelving and upfit accessories, its tried-and-true products are ladder racks.
Vantech’s aluminum ladder roof racks are installed via a vehicle’s factory mounting points, so there’s no guessing or drilling. A rubberized stopper prevents the ladder from sliding forward and hook and loop straps make for quick and easy attachment (these features may be optional on some systems).
Weight ranges for Vantech ladder racks:
- 2-bar racks: 400-500 lbs
- 3-bar racks: 600-750 lbs
- 4-bar racks: 750-1000 lbs
Vantech ladder roof racks are designed to work with multiple vehicle styles including work vans and pickup trucks (via a universal bolt-on or clamp-on connector):
- Box Truck
- Chevrolet Express (H2 System | H3 System)
- Chevrolet HHR
- Chevrolet Pickups (Avalanche/Colorado/Silverado)
- Ford E-Series (H1 System | H3 System)
- Ford Pickups (F-150/F-Series Super Duty/Ranger)
- Ford Transit (H1 System | H2 System | H3 System)
- Ford Transit Connect (H1 System | H2 System | J-series System)
- GMC Pickups (Canyon/Sierra)
- Honda Ridgeline
- KUV Service Body Trucks
- Mercedes-Benz Metris (H1 System | H2 System | J-series System)
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (H1 System | H2 System | H3 System)
- Nissan NV Cargo (H1 System | H2 System | H3 System)
- Nissan NV200 (H1 System | J-series System)
- Nissan Pickups (Frontier/Titan)
- RAM Pickups (RAM/Classic)
- RAM ProMaster (H1 System | H2 System | H3 System)
- RAM ProMaster City (H1 System | H2 System | J-series System)
- Toyota Pickups (Tacoma/Tundra)
Vantech and Upfit Supply
It’s simple to protect expensive ladders from damage with a Vantech rack system. This upfit essential also means a loose ladder won’t damage your vehicle or valuable cargo. Contact Upfit Supply today to learn how a Vantech ladder rack can enhance your business.