First step though is finding a suitable top.
Fiberglass van roof extension.
Can a roof rack be installed.
The only other option i cost compared it against was driving to southern california and having a fiberglass top put on which would probably have.
I chose to leave about 18 of the original roof at the rear because i plan to use that space for storage.
Here s how to properly line up and cut your hole to accommodate your fiberglass raised roof v.
If you do not see a hight that you require give us a call custom work also available to satisfy your needs.
Mini van tops from 12 and above work great with side and rear handicap lifts.
An empty cargo van provides the best blank canvas.
Looking at the extracted roof on the ground while matt makes a precise cut around the frame.
The base vehicle may surprise you.
Be very careful with the edges of the original roof.
Unless you are merely looking for more room to haul your cargo be sure to buy an insulated hi top.
All of our full size van tops work great with side or rear wheelchair lifts.
Noise your van is going to sound much different with a raised roof.
I ve seen the most success with wrecker s yards pick your part locations.
Can solar panels be added to the roof.
Raised roof van conversion starts by making a hole in the roof.
Building the extended frame.
As with anything used check craigslist local wrecker s yards and van specific forums.
We are the first to have a raised roof to fit on the new 2014 transit connect nissan nv200.
If you re comfortable cutting a hole in the roof of your van you should be able to install a high top yourself.
Insulation insulation makes the roof quieter and the entire van more comfortable.
Caravan chrysler plymouth town and country use the same top.
Yes but we recommend loading no more 200 lbs.
It is very important that the roof be properly designed airflow to reduce noise.
Yes all of our van tops have some wood reinforcing in the ceiling.
It was easier than you might think to add a camper top.
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.
A fairly standard ford service truck van that used to belong to sears.
In fact in a good hard weekend s work the average handyman could go from truck to rv shell.
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.
We figured if 2 4 s are good enough for a house they are good enough for a van.
If you have a passenger van the rear seats and rear headliner must be removed.