When you need a simple, strong, and affordable way to get ladders, conduit, lumber, or any long material out of your van and up on the roof, the Weather Guard All-Purpose Van Rack series is the go-to choice for thousands of contractors. Available in heavy-duty steel (2- or 3-cross-member models for traditional gutter-mount vans) or lightweight aluminum (full-size 70" wide or compact 60" wide for modern unibody vans), every All-Purpose Rack gives you a clean, professional platform that keeps your cargo area organized and your tools secure at highway speeds.
Perfect for electricians, plumbers, carpenters, painters, and delivery drivers who want reliable overhead storage without the cost or complexity of a drop-down system, and who sometimes need to carry longer loads simply by adding an extra cross member.
Key Features
- Choice of rugged steel or lightweight aluminum construction – pick the material that best matches your van and payload needs
- 2- or 3-cross-member base design – start simple and add more cross members anytime for longer materials
- Bright white ARMOR TUF powder coat finish – professional look that stays clean and resists corrosion for decades
- Easy bolt-on installation – mounts to factory rain gutters or roof channels with no drilling on most vans
The All-Purpose series is built around a straightforward, time-tested parallel-rail design that gives you a flat, open platform perfect for everyday ladders, pipe, lumber, or siding. Steel models are ideal for classic gutter-mount vans (Express, Savana, older E-Series) where maximum strength and low cost are priorities. Aluminum models are lighter, completely rust-proof, and designed for today’s unibody vans (Transit, ProMaster, Sprinter, NV).
All models feature anti-wear strips on the full length of the cross members to protect ladder rails and materials, stainless mounting hardware, and the same bright white ARMOR TUF powder coat that Weather Guard is famous for. Need to carry a 28- or 32-foot extension ladder? Just order an extra cross member kit and bolt it on — the rails are pre-drilled so it takes minutes.
Because the system is modular, you can start with a basic 2-bar setup and upgrade to 3 or more bars as your jobs grow, without ever buying a whole new rack.
Terms to Know
- All-Purpose Rack – modular, open-rail roof rack that can be expanded with additional cross members
- Cross Member – horizontal bar that supports the load; extra ones can be added for longer materials
- Rain-Gutter Mount – clamps directly to factory gutters on traditional vans (no drilling)
- ARMOR TUF Powder Coat – Weather Guard’s ultra-durable white finish that resists chips, salt, and fading
The Weather Guard All-Purpose Van Rack is the smart, no-nonsense way to free up your cargo area and keep long material safe and secure overhead. Start simple, add capacity when you need it, and enjoy a clean professional look, and never worry about rust or wind noise again. It’s the rack most tradespeople buy first — and keep for the life of the van.