L-Track in 15 Minutes or Less

Think adding L-Track has to be complicated? Think again. There are several places in your van where you can install L-Track in just minutes—including on walls, cabinetry, and rear doors.

What is L-Track?

If you’ve dabbled in vanlife DIY, you’ve probably heard of L-Track. It’s also commonly referred to as airline track or in our case, Venture L-Track. So what is it, exactly?

L-Track is a lightweight, high-strength aluminum rail that creates mounting points for gear and accessories anywhere along its length.

How to Use L-Track

L-Track is incredibly versatile. Popular uses include:

1. Hanging clothes or bags with hooks

2. Mounting soft-sided cabinets

3. Securing bikes or heavy equipment

4. Organizing everyday gear

Installing L-Track in 15 Minutes or Less

Believe it or not, you can install L-Track in 15 minutes or less.

In this guide, we’ll focus on mounting L-Track to wood paneling or walls. (Looking to install on sheet metal? Check out our instructions here.)

Step 1: Choose Your Profile

For beginners, we recommend angled, semicircle, or rectangular profiles. Functionally, they’re all the same—so choose the look that fits your aesthetic. 

Step 2: Choose Your Location

One of the biggest advantages of L-Track is that it can be mounted almost anywhere in your van:

1. Floor

2. Ceiling

3. Walls

4. Rear doors

5. Cabinets or kitchen areas

A few of our favorite spots:

1. Walls → great for hanging clothes hooks or stow bags

2. Side of cabinets or sink → perfect for hand towels or a leash

Step 3: Ready, Set, Drill

1. Hold the L-Track in place where you want to install it.

2. Pre-drill mounting holes using a 1/4" drill bit

3. Secure the track with #12 wood screws.

4. Bonus: Add end caps for a clean, finished look.

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