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John Walsh 4/13/26 John Walsh 4/13/26

Exterior Hardware That Survives the Road: Roof Racks, Ladder Mounts, and Structural Attachments for RV and Van Programs

Exterior hardware on an RV or van conversion faces a demanding combination of structural load, UV degradation, thermal cycling, and moisture exposure — simultaneously, for years. This post covers the fabrication and finish specifications that survive that environment across the service life of the vehicle.

John Walsh 3/30/26 John Walsh 3/30/26

How to De-Risk Your RV or Van Conversion Hardware Supply Chain

Hardware supply chain failures in RV and van conversion programs don't originate on the production floor — they originate in qualification shortcuts and documentation gaps from the prototype stage. Here's the risk control framework that eliminates them upstream.