Sometimes there is not enough space in the vehicle, especially when long objects such as pipes, sectional beams or ladders have to be transported. In this article you can read why metal worker Andreas Schwabauer from Bubesheim in Swabia swears by Sortimo's TopSystem roof rack.
Andreas Schwabauer from Bubesheim in Germany couldn’t imagine life without it anymore: the roof rack on his Ford Transit.
It is particularly practical when it’s necessary to transport long and heavy items such as awnings of up to six meters in length and beams weighing up to 110 kg, used to build stylish patio canopies that exceed the capacity of the cargo space. Up to now, Andreas always had to use a large tandem trailer, which caused difficulties when it came to parking and manoeuvring. Since June 2020 he has been using the TopSystem ProSafe from Sortimo.
Fast and reliable load securing is a top priority for the metalworker. This was also the main reason Andreas Schwabauer opted for a TopSystem roof rack. The ProSafe load securing system is already integrated as standard. “I didn’t find this with any other roof rack system on the market. Also, coated sections that must not be scratched are well protected thanks to the built-in protective rubber strips.“
“With ProSafe I now have a belt system that fits everywhere. I had a few more belts, but I replaced them now.”
Andreas Schwabauer does not need any further accessories such as charge limiters or warning lights for the time being. “If I need something here, I can easily retrofit it at any time. “
When asked if there are any disturbing wind noises while driving, Andreas is very clear: “Of course you can hear during the ride that a roof rack is mounted. But it is also not really louder than the driving noises.”
All in all he is very satisfied with the vehicle and the roof rack, only the motorization of the vehicle he will choose higher in the future: “Especially with a full load 170 hp instead of 130 hp would really do good”.
Andreas Schwabauer purchased his TopSystem in the traditional way through his sales consultant at the Sortimo branch in Zusmarshausen. Of course, it is also possible to order the roof rack online. Prospective customers can find ready-configured sets in different variants for all van types on mySortimo.co.uk.