The roof frame left open profile slots between the hardware attachments. This cover strip is a finishing purchase for that style of extrusion, separate from the nuts and brackets that make the joints.
I bought Black Extrusion Slot Cover Strip as part of my camper van equipment.
The roof frame left open profile slots between the hardware attachments. This cover strip is a finishing purchase for that style of extrusion, separate from the nuts and brackets that make the joints.
Keeping Slot Finishing Separate from the Joint Hardware
I assembled the roof mounts from profiles, connectors and slot nuts.
The rack nuts needed an entry opening, which affected the assembly order.
My extrusion purchases also included flexible strips for covering open slot sections.
The profiles and joint hardware during my roof-mount assembly.The drilled connectors and fasteners joining my added extrusion to the roof rack.
My Takeaway from This Job
The nuts and brackets make the joint; the strip covers the remaining slot. The silver alternative changes the color within that covering approach, while the Rrina package adds separate profile end caps.
A slot-cover strip and a profile end cap address different openings.
Product Details And Van-Build Uses
Specification
Product Detail
Format
Press-in slot-cover strip
Slot reference
6 mm
Listed length
6 metres
Slot covers finish the open lengths between the brackets, T-nuts and other hardware in an extrusion frame. Fit and tighten the working hardware first, then measure the exposed sections individually. Cut the cover slightly at a time so the ends meet the brackets without bunching up. Leave any future attachment points accessible. This makes the strip useful when finishing a cabinet frame or removable equipment surround: the hardware provides the connection, while the cover closes the visible unused channel.
