Mercedes Metris with ErgoRack

Ergonomic, Safe and Easy

Prime Design has been the industry’s ergonomic leader since 1992, when we first introduced the concept of an ergonomic ladder rack.

Our design philosophy starts with the worker – how can we make the job safer, easier and more comfortable for the human body? That is because we firmly believe that a product’s design and how it impacts the user is every bit as important as the quality of materials and construction.

The ErgoRack was designed to reduce muscle stress, eliminate risk of injury and speed the job of loading and unloading ladders from a work van.

Easy to use

Deploys with only 2 fingers

Reduce Injuries

Eliminates slip and fall hazards from climbing on bumper or tire

Improve Productivity

Deploy or stow in less than 20 seconds

Safe Operation

Feet stay safely on the ground.

Reduce Back Strain

Reduce back and muscle strain from improper loading.

Smooth Operation

Hydraulic cylinder provides smoothest, controlled descent of any rack in the industry.

Maintenance

Maintain vehicle warranty and resale value with no holes to drill.

Ergonomic

Winner of ergonomic awards in USA, France, Germany, and Australia.

ErgoRack Models – Mercedes Metris

Modular (-M) and Hybrid Modular (-HM) are available depending on configuration.

Contact Sales and Service for more information.

Model	Vehicle Wheelbase	Vehicle Height	Streetside Feature	Curbside Feature	Weight	Technical Downloads
VBB-ME	126 IN or 135 IN	76 IN	End Stop	End Stop	30 lbs	VBB-ME-M
VBB3-ME*	126 IN or 135 IN	76 IN	End Stop	End Stop	35 lbs	VBB3-ME-HM
VBC-ME	126 IN or 135 IN	76 IN	End Stop	Clamp	45 lbs	VBC-ME-M
VCB-ME	126 IN or 135 IN	76 IN	Clamp	End Stop	45 lbs	VCB-ME-M
VCC-ME	126 IN or 135 IN	76 IN	Clamp	Clamp	60 lbs	VCC-ME-M
VCC3-ME*	126 IN or 135 IN	76 IN	Clamp	Clamp	69 lbs	VCC3-ME-M
VBR-ME	126 IN or 135 IN	76 IN	End Stop	Rotation	78 lbs	VBR-ME-M VBR-ME-HM
VRB-ME	126 IN or 135 IN	76 IN	Rotation	End Stop	78 lbs	VRB-ME-M
VCR-ME	126 IN or 135 IN	76 IN	Clamp	Rotation	93 lbs	VCR-ME-M
VRC-ME	126 IN or 135 IN	76 IN	Rotation	Clamp	93 lbs	VRC-ME-M
VCR3-ME*	126 IN or 135 IN	76 IN	Clamp	Rotation	102 lbs	VCR3-ME-M
VRC3-ME*	126 IN or 135 IN	76 IN	Rotation	Clamp	102 lbs	VRC3-ME-M
VRR-ME	126 IN or 135 IN	76 IN	Rotation	Rotation	127 lbs	VRR-ME-M VRR-ME-HM
VRR3-ME*	126 IN or 135 IN	76 IN	Rotation	Rotation	130 lbs	VRR3-ME-M VRR3-ME-HM

*Three crossbar rack

Crossbar spacing and the vehicle’s wheelbase length will dictate the ladders that can be carried. Crossbars can be spaced at five, six, seven, or eight feet. A third crossbar can be spaced four, five, six, or seven feet. If carrying a long extension ladder and a short step ladder, a three crossbar rack is suggested. Contact Prime Design customer service for application specific questions. Check the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendation for roof capacity weight limits. A wide range of accessories are available including conduit carriers, lighting mounts, and more.

Van Crossbar Spacing and Ladder Size Guide

Crossbar Spacing	Step Ladder Size	Extension Ladder Size
4 ft spacing	6 – 8 ft.	16 – 20 ft.
5 ft spacing	8 – 10 ft.	16 – 24 ft.
6 ft spacing	8 – 12 ft.**	16 – 28 ft.
7 ft spacing	10 – 12 ft.**	20 – 32 ft.
8 ft spacing	10 – 12 ft.**	20 – 36 ft.