The sides and rear of the roof cut out are framed with 14 gauge steel bolted to the van roof.
Fiberglass van roof extension uk.
Austops are a leading uk manufacturer of camper van elevating roofs pop tops with approved roof fitters operating throughout the uk ireland and europe.
We figured if 2 4 s are good enough for a house they are good enough for a van.
We put the studs on 16 centers with a 5 degree lean to make the walls of the extension match the curve of the van.
Building the extended frame.
800 is a rough estimate for just the roof extension.
Looking at the extracted roof on the ground while matt makes a precise cut around the frame.
It easily passed the fmvss 216 roof crash test see below.
This heavy steel frame reinforces the roof supports the optional bed and is the base for the elevating assembly.
Radiant barrier with insulation and plywood on top.
We manufacture roofs for vw ford renault vauxhall and nissan vans.
Yes all of our van tops have some wood reinforcing in the ceiling.
All of our full size van tops work great with side or rear wheelchair lifts.
If you have a passenger van the rear seats and rear headliner must be removed.
Tuv tested and iso9001 accredited.
Fibreglass is the perfect cost efficient system for the waterproof lining of vans.
Can a roof rack be installed.
Use a roof rack for kayaks surfboards solar panels etc.
We have also used the system successfully in plumbers vans refrigerated vans and on truck floors.
This one happens to be a 4 4 because it s alaska after all.
The whole build took 10 weeks working the same days hours.
From fleets for household named carriers to vans that transport dogs for the police and guide dog associations.
Can solar panels be added to the roof.
The idea was to make a frame cover it with 22 plywood anchor it the van with screws fill the voids rear corners with spray foam red cans that cost about 3 at a hardware or building supply store coat this with laminating resin fiberglass over the corners and edges of this structure first with 1 1 2oz fiberglass mat then over the.
This is probably the cheapest and easiest way to begin but any standard van would work.
In this story the van was an empty cargo shell.
Yes but we recommend loading no more 200 lbs.
Van tops also known as high tops and or camper tops for vans make the movement of passengers and cargo easier when compared to that of a standard van.
The entire build cost much more.