VAN CAFE PROMASTER User manual

ROOFTOP DECK - PROMASTER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing the Van Cafe Rooftop Deck for the ProMaster van. The key to
a good camper van is function and storage and the Rooftop Deck offers both. Bring your
kayak, mount your rocket box, attach your bike rack or ski rack – pretty much whatever
you can think of, the Rooftop Deck can handle it.
Created in Fort Collins, Colorado, the Van Cafe Rooftop Deck is the product of years of
manufacturing expertise. Here at Van Cafe, we are innovators, thinkers, creators, doers
and, most importantly, users! We love the outdoors and the idea of sharing experiences
and memories with our families, friends, and our customers.
As always, please reach out to us at suppor[email protected] with any questions.

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CONTENTS
PRODUCT/COMPONENT LINKS
Unboxing..........................................................................................3-4
Required Tools ................................................................................... 5
Sprinter Van Fitment.......................................................................... 6
Installation Step - 1............................................................................ 7
Installation Step - 2............................................................................ 8
Installation Step - 3............................................................................ 9
Installation Step - 4..........................................................................10
Installation Step - 5..........................................................................11
Installation Step - 6..........................................................................12
Installation Step - 7..........................................................................13
Installation Step - 8..........................................................................14
Installation Step - 9..........................................................................15
Installation Step - 10........................................................................16
Finished ............................................................................................17
Rooftop Deck: Ram ProMaster
Rooftop Deck: ProMaster Plank Kit
Rooftop Deck: Universal Deck Board Kit
Rooftop Deck: ProMaster Filler Panel Kit
Rooftop Deck: Side Ladder (coming soon)

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UNBOXING AND REQUIRED TOOLS
Hardware KIT contents
A
*Quantities are per riser pair
*Number of Risers depends on length of van
*136 Wheelbase gets 3x sets
*159 Wheelbase gets 4x sets
4x
M6 x 25mm
Flat Head Screw
4x
Roof Pad
1x
Loctite
#003011
#003692
#003003
B C
#003686
4x
M6 x 16mm
Socket Head Screw
2x
8in T-Nut
#002993
4x
M6 Nut
4x
M6 x 35mm
Socket Head Screw
#002994
#000801
HARDWARE BAG HARDWARE BAG HARDWARE BAG

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UNBOXING AND REQUIRED TOOLS
SPRINTER RISER KIT CONTENTS
2x
ProMaster Roof Block
*Quantities are per riser pair
*Number of Risers depends on length of van
*136in Wheelbase gets 3x sets
*159in Wheelbase gets 4x sets
2x
Riser Block
#003685 #003690
2x
ProMaster T-Block
#003691

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5MM ALLEN WRENCH
4MM ALLEN WRENCH
UNBOXING AND REQUIRED TOOLS
REQUIRED TOOLS
RUBBER MALLET
10MM WRENCH
TAPE MEASURE

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PROMASTER VAN FITMENT
THIS ROOFTOP DECK IS DESIGNED FOR
2014-2022 Ram promasters
RAM PROMASTER
2014-2022
136in Wheelbase High Roof
159in Wheelbase High Roof
159in Wheelbase Extended High Roof

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INSTALLATION STEP
Slide slotted inner block over T-bolt
towards outside of vehicle, twist to fully
engage block over attachement point
Align block level to the ground and
parallel with body lines
*Refer to diagram to see which ‘T-bolts’ on
the van are used
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INSTALLATION STEP
Install supplied pads onto bottom of Roof
Block
Drop Roof Block over the top of each
T-Block
A
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INSTALLATION STEP
Place a small dab of Loctite on the end of
each M6x25mm screw
Line up the holes in the two blocks, drop
the screws with Loctite through the Roof
Block and thread into the T-Block with a
4mm allen wrench
Tighten bolts down keeping riser blocks
aligned with body and level to the ground
*Van roofs are not perfect, align blocks as
straight as possible before tightening down
A
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B
INSTALLATION STEP
Install top track rail adaptor block onto
lower block assembly
Keep slotted side towards front of vehicle
Line up holes in Riser Block with Roof
Block, ensure the Blocks stay aligned and
ush on the sides
Using 10mm wrench, slide ange nut into
end of lower assembly
Thread screw with a drop of Loctite
through blocks and into the nut
Tighten with 5mm allen wrench and
10mm wrench
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INSTALLATION STEP
Install the 8in T-Nuts to the top of the
Riser with M6x16mm screw
Place a drop of Loctite on the 5mm screw,
thread into one end of 8in T-Nut
Slide T-Nut and bolt through
slotted end of Riser Block, thread in the
other screw through the Riser Block
Leave 8in T-Nut loose on Risers
Move around the van and install the
remainder of Riser assemblies
C
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INSTALLATION STEP
Following the diagram, start sliding your
extruded aluminum track into the riser
assemblies
*Extruded aluminum track seams should
land in the middle of riser assemblies
53-7/8"
53-7/8"
53-7/8"
57-1/8"
61-3/4"
51-3/8"
61-3/4"
28-3/4"
66"
61-3/4"
28-3/4"
F
F
F
F
F
F
I
G
I
G
I I
A
A
I I
A
A
E E J J
136in Wheelbase
213in Overall Length
159in Wheelbase
236in Overall Length
159in Wheelbase Ext
250in Overall Length
front of van
front of van
front of van
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INSTALLATION STEP
Starting at the front of vehicle, slide rst
section of extruded aluminum track over
T-nut and riser block
‘I’ section should be completely over the
rst block and extend to the middle of the
second riser assembly
‘I’ section should extend 2-5/8” over the
leading edge of the upper riser block at
the front of the van
With the front ‘I’ section installed, tighten
down with a 5mm allen wrench
Following the diagram, install the rest of
the extruded aluminum track
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INSTALLATION STEP
Following the instructions for the corner
kit, assemble the corners and install on
front and rear sections of extruded
aluminum track.
*All ProMaster wheelbases use the “F” (53-
7/8”) piece of extruded aluminum
*Keep T-nuts loose enough to slide into ex-
truded aluminum track
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INSTALLATION STEP
Install corners with front and rear ‘F’
sections onto side rails
This can be done with one person, but it’s
easier with a helper
Slide corners on until the track hits the
inside of the corner bracket
*Make sure the front and rear sections are
parallel to each other and perpendicular to
the side sections
*These vans aren’t perfect, side rails might
appear crooked
*We’ve measured up to a 1/2in variation in
where the factory T-Bolts are located from
side-to-side
*Our rack is designed to be adjustable
enough to make it work
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INSTALLATION STEP
With a 5mm allen wrench, snug corners
down on to side rail sections at the front
and rear of the van
Move to the other side and repeat
*Leave it a little loose until all components
are installed
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FINISHED!
That’s it, you’re all done!!
Now it’s time to ll your Rooftop Deck
up with all the cool stuff; Planks, Deck
Boards, Filler Panels...etc