OZK Customs + Owl Vans Ladder & Tire Carrier

Many companies created by and for adventure van enthusiasts understand that your components often need to pull double-duty, and one popular and convenient two-for-one option is a rear door ladder with a built-in tire carrier. Owl Vans literally created the mold on the ladder/tire carrier combo, as the first adventure van company to design and manufacture this unique component, purpose-built for the needs of camper van enthusiasts. The benefits of being able to get on top of your van are obvious – but off-roading van enthusiasts also want to be able to access your full-size spare without crawling underneath your van. Especially in off-roading situations where getting underneath your van may be either unpleasant or impossible, depending on the tire you’re needing to replace.

Owl Vans is a company that believes in incorporating as much multi-functionality into their products as possible – as enthusiasts themselves, they understand the tight space of the conversion van and the cost of the highest quality, hand-welded products. So they have put all of their expertise into perfecting their original product to make it the strongest and lightest ladder/tire carrier on the market. The Mandrel bent aluminum used to fabricate the carrier means fewer weld-points and increased durability without increased weight. At only 25 lbs, this is a remarkable piece of engineering, weighing almost 35% less than its nearest competition.

The Sprinter and the Transit tire carriers are manufactured with innovative features to optimize their usefulness, with a tire holder that adjusts for different wheel and tire sizes, while the side foot-peg means you never have to remove the tire to use the rear-door ladder. Even the rungs of the iconic Explorer ladder are crafted with slots for mounting extra gear or tools. The carrier is mounted low enough for easy access to your tire and ladder, but never so low as to affect your van’s departure angle or block the license plate. Simply said – this is the first, and for many reasons still the best Ladder & Tire Carrier mount in the adventure van industry.

Check back soon for more info on the Owl Vans Ladder & Tire Carrier from our OZK Vans podcast experts. Learn more about use cases, the pros and cons of this ladder and carrier combo versus others, and other questions you never thought to ask!