Description
The H1 low profile aluminum system for the Mercedes Benz Metris Mounts onto the vehicle via. factory mounting points. The mounts can be easily installed using M6 bolts. The weight capacity for this rack system is 500 lbs. (evenly distributed) per set of cross bars. The Cross bars is 2″ X 1″ Reinforced extruded aluminum crossbars with internal structural support. The Cross bar is protected by non-slip plastic bar guard on top. Mounting upright are 3mm thick at the base and powder coated. The Mounting uprights are 8″ extra wide base at 10.5″ total height. The Base is welded complete onto upright post for complete seal. There are 4 eyehooks per mounting upright. Drilling is required to install system onto vehicle. Rubber cap on the upright post prevents wind noise. The system Includes 5″ ladder stopper to prevent ladder from sliding forward, Ladder stoppers are galvanized and rubber dipped. The system also includes 5.5″ ladder guide for easy bungee and tie-down. Ladder guide are galvanized and rubber dipped. Easy turn knob allows quick adjustments and removal of ladder stopper and ladder guide. Hook & loop straps secure ladders within seconds up to 75 lbs.
The Vantech H1 system uses 2″ X 1″ rectangular bars. The Cross bar is protected by bar guard on cross bars. The Mounting uprights are 8″ X 2″ extra wide base at 10.5″ total height. The Base is welded complete onto upright post for complete seal. There are 4X 3/4″ eyehooks per mounting upright. No drilling required for installation. Rubber cap on the upright post prevents wind noise and water leakage.
Stephen (verified owner) –
Had to buy new hardware, the supplied M6 bolts were too long to fit the factory attachment points on my 2010 Metris, otherwise it’s a nice rack