Best ladder rack for a Ford Transit high roof

A Ford Transit high roof is one of the most common work vans in Canada, and it is usually the right call when you want to stand up inside and still carry ladders on the roof. The rack still has to match the year, the roof and the wheelbase. We sell vehicle-specific Vantech kits for the 2015 and newer Transit, and we confirm those details before every order.

What we carry for the Transit high roof

Three rack lines on this site are built for the 2015 and newer Transit, including the high roof:

• The H1 ladder rack for Ford Transit (2015+) is the workhorse. It is vehicle-specific, offered in 2-bar or 3-bar, steel or aluminum, and black or white. You can add a rear roller if you load ladders from the back of the van. A 2-bar kit is rated 500 lb and a 3-bar kit is rated 750 lb, within your roof limit. The product note is clear: it fits low, medium and high roof Transits.
• The GFY heavy duty 3-bar steel ladder rack is our sharper-priced full-size option. It is a 3-bar galvanized steel rack, powder coated black or white, cut for one van and roof height. For Transit kits, black is listed for the high roof and white for the medium roof. We still confirm your roof height before ordering.
• The H3 aluminum 3-bar ladder rack is the lighter, cleaner-looking choice, with low-profile, extra-wide crossbars. Each kit is built for one van so the mounts land where that roof expects them. The 2015 and newer Transit is on the H3 fitment list, at 500 to 750 lb depending on the kit, within your roof limit.

Shop the full Transit selection on the Ford Transit racks and accessories page, or browse the van ladder rack catalog.

How to choose: H1, GFY or H3

There is no single best rack for every high roof Transit. It depends on how you load the van and how much weight you want in reserve.

Choose the H1 if you want the most options. Steel or aluminum, 2 or 3 bars, black or white, and a roller as a kit option, all on a vehicle-specific mount. That is the line most trades start with when they are not sure yet.

Choose the GFY 3-bar if you want a straightforward steel rack at a sharper price and you know you need three bars on a high roof. It is a good fit for contractors who load ladders, pipe or timber every day and want a simple black 3-bar kit.

Choose the H3 if you want aluminum, a lower-profile look and wide crossbars, and you are happy with a 3-bar kit matched to the van. It is often the pick when the van is also a rolling shop front, or when saving weight on the roof matters.

2-bar or 3-bar, and the rear roller

On H1 and H3, every mount is rated 125 lb. A 2-bar kit therefore carries 500 lb and a 3-bar kit carries 750 lb, always within the limit of the van roof itself. If you regularly carry more than one ladder, or a ladder plus conduit or planks, the 3-bar kit is the safer starting point. A 2-bar kit is enough for a single ladder on a lighter week.

If you load from the rear doors, add a rear roller. H1 Transit kits are offered with a roller built in, or you can add the H1 rear roller system. GFY and H3 racks use the GFY / H3 rear roller kit. A rear door hook-on access ladder is listed for the Transit high roof if you want a dedicated way up to the rack.

Wheelbase still matters

High roof Transits in our catalog are listed on the 148 in wheelbase, including a 148 in extended body. We also list 130 in wheelbases on low and medium roofs. Send us the wheelbase from the door sticker or a measurement from the centre of the front wheel to the centre of the rear wheel, and we will match the kit. If you are not sure, see how to measure your van for a ladder rack or request a quote with a photo of the sticker.

Prices are posted in Canadian dollars, plus HST, on each product page. Pickup is in Vaughan or we can arrange delivery, typically in 5 to 7 business days. Bolt-on installation is available by appointment.