Why Should I Fit a Rear Roller to My Van?
When outfitting a commercial vehicle with roof bars or a full roof rack, there is one essential accessory that often gets overlooked: the rear roller. If you want to keep your fleet in pristine condition while significantly speeding up your daily loading and unloading times, adding a heavy-duty van rear roller is a must-have upgrade.
1. Protect Your Van from Costly Damage
Loading heavy materials, timber, or extension ladders from the back of a vehicle is the easiest way to cause accidental cosmetic damage. Without a rear ladder roller, lifting items high enough to clear the roof edge is a physical struggle. Inevitably, cargo scrapes and dents the rear doors and roof line. This doesn’t just look untidy—it scratches through the paintwork, exposing bare metal to the elements and leading to rust. A roller protects your van’s resale value by providing a smooth, safe pivot point for your cargo.
2. Save Time, Energy, and Physical Strain
A rear roller transforms loading into a seamless, one-person job. Instead of awkwardly lifting and shuffling bulky items across your roof bars, the roller allows materials to slide effortlessly into position. Whether you are handling heavy sheet materials or long pipes, a roller drastically reduces physical strain on the job site, prevents injuries, and gets you moving to your next destination much faster.
3. Simple, Straightforward Installation
Fitting a rear roller to your existing setup is incredibly easy and typically takes around 30 minutes. However, it is important to note that rollers are manufacturer-specific and vehicle-model-specific. For instance, if you have Rhino roof bars, you will need a matching Rhino rear roller tailored to your exact van model to ensure a secure, perfect fit.
To complete the installation, you generally only need basic hand tools:
- 10mm spanner or socket
- 13mm spanner or socket
Find the Right Rear Roller for Your Setup
vanroofrack.co.uk supplies professional-grade Rhino and Van Guard rear rollers alongside premium roof bars for all major van makes and models in the UK.
Unsure which roller matches your current roof rack configuration? Our expert team is here to help you identify the exact fit for your commercial vehicle. Get in touch with us via email at sales@vanroofrack.co.uk
