Technical answer
Is there a rear door ladder for a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter roof rack?
Short answer
Yes: Wedgetail makes a rear door ladder for the 2019 to current (VS30) Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with 180 degree rear barn door hinges, in three versions for the LWB high roof (WTA-SLDH), the MWB high roof (WTA-SLDM) and the MWB low roof (WTA-SLDML). It fits the driver's side (right hand) rear door, mounts through the door hinges and is bolted through the door skin above and below the window. It gives access to the rear of the roof rack and works with or without the Sprinter's rear step.
Facts from Wedgetail product data, updated .
- Vehicle
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VS30, 2019 to current
- Hinges
- 180 degree rear barn door hinges only
- Side
- Driver's side (right hand) rear door
- Versions
- LWB high roof, MWB high roof, MWB low roof
| Accessory | Range | SKU | RRP inc GST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Ladder Suit Drivers Side (180 Degree Hinge Vehicles Only) | Wedgetail Adventure | WTA-SLDH | $1,310 |
| Rear Ladder Suit Drivers Side (180 Degree Hinge Vehicles Only) | Wedgetail Adventure | WTA-SLDM | $1,310 |
| Rear Ladder Suit Drivers Side (180 Degree Hinge Vehicles Only) | Wedgetail Adventure | WTA-SLDML | $1,310 |
Which ladder fits your Sprinter
The three ladders share a name on the shop, so pick by wheelbase and roof height. The table pairs each one with the Wedgetail Adventure platform for the same body.
| Body | Rear ladder | Wedgetail Adventure platform |
|---|---|---|
| LWB high roof | WTA-SLDH | WT-MSLH-4215U |
| MWB high roof | WTA-SLDM | WT-MSMH-3315U |
| MWB low roof | WTA-SLDML | WT-MSMM-3316U |
Every Wedgetail option for the Sprinter, including Wedgetail Trade, Commercial Max and Trade Max fitments and the 2006 to 2018 vans, is in the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter roof rack guide.
How it mounts
- Hinges: the ladder is secured through the rear barn door hinges, and only 180 degree hinges are suitable.
- Door skin: it is bolted through the door skin above and below the window area. Wedgetail says the lower mount has extra support to stop the door skin buckling under load.
- Rear step and sensors: it works with or without the rear step, and does not affect the reverse sensors when no rear step is fitted.
- Badges: some door badges may need to be removed.
Check before you order
Confirm your van is a 2019 or later Sprinter, check the rear doors open on 180 degree hinges, and note the wheelbase and roof height. Not sure which body you have? A Wedgetail stockist can check the van and fit the ladder with the rack. For choosing between a platform, bars and a ladder rack on a van, see the van roof rack buying guide.
Questions people ask
Is there a rear door ladder for a Sprinter roof rack?
Yes. Wedgetail makes one for the 2019 to current Sprinter with 180 degree rear door hinges, in LWB high roof, MWB high roof and MWB low roof versions.
Does it fit a 2006 to 2018 Sprinter?
No version is listed for it. The three ladders are listed for the 2019 to current (VS30) Sprinter.
Which side does the ladder go on?
The driver's side, which is the right hand rear door on an Australian Sprinter.
Does it need 180 degree hinges?
Yes. The ladder mounts through the rear barn door hinges and suits 180 degree hinges only.
Will it work with the rear step and parking sensors?
Yes. It works with or without the rear step, and it does not affect the reverse sensors when no rear step is fitted.
How is the ladder fixed to the door?
Through the rear door hinges, and bolted through the door skin above and below the window area. The fitting instructions are on the product page, or a stockist can fit it.
Which roof rack goes with it?
The ladder gives access to the rear of the roof rack. The Wedgetail Adventure platform for each matching body is in the table above, and every other option is in the Sprinter guide.