Mercedes Sprinter fitment
Mercedes Sprinter ladder rack and roof rack guide
A Sprinter rack is not one part number. Roof height, year range and wheelbase all change the kit, and many 2007 and newer vans also need roof tracks before a rack can go on.
The Mercedes Sprinter is a tall, capable work van, and it is also the platform that most often needs an extra step before the rack goes on. If the van did not come with factory-style roof tracks, those tracks have to be fitted first. That is the item we see missed most often on a Sprinter quote.
Year ranges and roofs we list
Our catalog splits Sprinters into two generations, then by roof:
- 2002 to 2006, low roof and high roof, each with its own H1 low roof or H1 high roof kit.
- 2007 and newer, low roof and high roof, each with its own H1 low roof (2007+) or H1 high roof (2007+) kit.
Do not mix those generations. A 2007 and newer kit is not the one for a 2002 to 2006 van.
Wheelbases in our catalog are 144 in and 170 in, plus a 170 in extended high roof on 2007 and newer vans. The H1 high roof (2007+) note says it is for 144 in and 170 in wheelbase high roof Sprinters. The H1 low roof (2007+) note says it is for the 144 in wheelbase low roof. If you have a low roof on a longer wheelbase, tell us before we order. We do not invent a kit that is not in the catalog.
Roof tracks on 2007 and newer Sprinters
Sprinter roof tracks are factory-style aluminum tracks for 2007 and newer Sprinters that did not come with them. They are needed before most Sprinter racks can be installed. We list kits for the 144 in wheelbase, the 170 in wheelbase and the 170 in extended wheelbase. Check the roof: if you already have tracks, you likely do not need a second set. If the roof is bare, add the tracks to the quote with the rack.
H1, GFY and H3 for 2007 and newer
Along with the H1 kits above, the GFY 3-bar steel rack is listed for the 2007 and newer Sprinter high roof and low roof. The H3 aluminum 3-bar rack is listed for the same 2007 and newer high and low roofs, including 144 in and 170 in wheelbases and the 170 in extended. H1 remains the line with 2-bar or 3-bar and steel or aluminum on a vehicle-specific kit, at 500 or 750 lb within your roof limit.
A rear hook-on access ladder is listed for both the 2007 and newer high roof and low roof. Rear rollers are available on H1 kits and as a GFY / H3 roller kit.
How to get the quote right the first time
Tell us the year, roof height, wheelbase and whether the van already has roof tracks. If you only have a photo of the roof and the door sticker, that is enough for us to start. Browse the Mercedes Sprinter racks and accessories page, or compare steel and aluminum in the steel vs aluminum guide, then request a quote. Prices are in CAD plus HST. Pickup is in Vaughan or we can deliver, typically in 5 to 7 business days. Installation is available by appointment.
Frequently asked questions
Do I always need Sprinter roof tracks?
Only on 2007 and newer vans that did not come with factory-style tracks. Tracks are needed before most Sprinter racks can be installed. We list 144 in, 170 in and 170 in extended kits. If tracks are already on the roof, say so on the quote.
Will a 2007 and newer rack fit a 2002 to 2006 Sprinter?
No. We list separate H1 kits for 2002 to 2006 low roof and high roof, and separate kits for 2007 and newer. Use the kit that matches the year range.
What wheelbases do you cover on a low roof?
The H1 low roof kit for 2007 and newer is noted for the 144 in wheelbase low roof. If your low roof is a different length, send us the details before we order.
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