What This Roof-Rack Journal Documents
This is the Day 56 project record for the Flatline Low Pro roof rack, preserved with its original publication date and photographs. The recorded status is nearly complete: the side ladder and one screw were still outstanding. Read that as the status of this entry, rather than as confirmation that the remaining work was completed later.
The value of the journal is its record of one work session: the tasks described, the equipment listed and the difficulties noted during the job.
- Start With The Recorded Status: Project Status identifies the work left open. The task list in Steps Taken records what the author reported doing; it does not provide a separate inspection result.
- Use The Notes For Project Context: Notes describes finding the online guide, working at night, access difficulties and the mess from sealant during assembly. Those observations explain this session.
- Keep The Images Distinct: The featured image is an illustration. The original project photographs are collected under Pictures. Use the photographs alongside the written record, without treating an image as proof of correct fastening, sealing or load suitability.
Match The Guide To Your Exact Rack
The historical installation-guide link remains in the original Notes below. The manufacturer's product page now offers model-year and fairing choices. Its Installation Guides section links documents for different fairings. Check the exact vehicle configuration, rack identifier and selected option before choosing a document.
For reference, the TR0102B guide linked by the manufacturer (PDF) identifies a Transit 148 High Roof Extended Low Pro rack. That identifies the document. Use the applicable manufacturer's instructions and support for installation questions rather than reproducing this dated diary's sequence.
To apply the journal to planning, record the exact project, the source you checked and the question still open. The working project-plan checklist helps organize that next action. For the wider equipment list, use Tools And Materials By Build Project. the items listed below remain the equipment recorded for this job.

Projects
Flatline Low Pro Roof Rack Installation
Project Status
Nearly completed. Need to install side ladder and one more screw.
Time Spent
10PM to 7AM - 9 Hours
Steps Taken
- Pry off 10 circular covers on roof to expose threaded holes using flathead screwdriver
- Widen some holes with drill as some threaded holes were covered
- Scrape off paint and adhesive in 10 indented areas
- Bolted down 10 landing pads from kit using M8 screws from kit
- Apply black sealant around 10 landing pads
- Attach side rails
- Attach crossbars
- Put together fairing assembly
- Attach fairing assembly
- Line up all pieces and tighten all bolts
Plans For Tomorrow
Rest
Tools And Materials Used
Transit Van Low Pro Roof Rack | 148" High Roof Extended

XFasten Black Silicone Sealant
This black silicone sealant is supplied in a cartridge for a caulking gun. It fills joints and gaps during sealing work.
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XW Razor Blade Paint Scrapers
These handled scrapers hold replaceable razor blades against a surface. They remove paint residue, adhesive and other material during preparation work.
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DEWALT 20V MAX Caulking Gun, Cordless, 10oz, Variable Speed Trigger, Interchangeable Canister Trays, Bare Tool Only (DCE560B)
This cordless caulking gun controls adhesive flow with a variable-speed trigger and retracts its plunger to reduce drips. During a camper-van build, it can make repeated sealing or bonding work easier with compatible cartridges.
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DEWALT DCF887B Impact Driver
This cordless impact driver turns hex-shank bits to drive and remove fasteners. Its three speed settings provide different control ranges for fastening work.
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DEWALT DCD794B Compact Drill/Driver
This compact cordless drill/driver holds drilling and driving accessories in its chuck. Its brushless motor and short body provide a handheld tool for drilling and fastening jobs.
View On Amazon: DEWALT DCD794B Compact Drill/DriverNotes
- Used this Low Pro Roof Rack Installation Guide (PDF).
- I would have definitely preferred that Flatline printed out an Installation Guide and included it with the Roof Rack Kit. I was annoyed that there were no instructions in the kit and nothing pointing me to the Installation Guide online.
- Doing this on top of a ladder and at night in the desert made it take longer.
- I recommend using sealant on the landing pads after you've finished installation. I used the sealant directly after installing the landing pads, and then then the sealant got on my hands and everywhere else when installing the side rails and crossbars. It was messy!
- Applying sealant around the landing pads is difficult as you can't get the tip of the sealant tube fully underneath the pad.
- Installing the side pieces is difficult because you need to get your fingers in a tiny space in the base parts.
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