Mini van tops from 12 and above work great with side and rear handicap lifts.
Fiberglass van roof extension.
Noise your van is going to sound much different with a raised roof.
Building the extended frame.
It was easier than you might think to add a camper top.
Can solar panels be added to the roof.
If you do not see a hight that you require give us a call custom work also available to satisfy your needs.
If you have a passenger van the rear seats and rear headliner must be removed.
Yes but we recommend loading no more 200 lbs.
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.
I chose to leave about 18 of the original roof at the rear because i plan to use that space for storage.
In fact in a good hard weekend s work the average handyman could go from truck to rv shell.
First step though is finding a suitable top.
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.
An empty cargo van provides the best blank canvas.
Use a roof rack for kayaks surfboards solar panels etc.
Insulation insulation makes the roof quieter and the entire van more comfortable.
Yes all of our van tops have some wood reinforcing in the ceiling.
Part of the original van roof can be left intact to help support cabinetry and other structures that will be attached to the high top.
I ve seen the most success with wrecker s yards pick your part locations.
Here s how to properly line up and cut your hole to accommodate your fiberglass raised roof v.
We figured if 2 4 s are good enough for a house they are good enough for a van.
Unless you are merely looking for more room to haul your cargo be sure to buy an insulated hi top.
Looking at the extracted roof on the ground while matt makes a precise cut around the frame.
All of our full size van tops work great with side or rear wheelchair lifts.
Can a roof rack be installed.
If you re comfortable cutting a hole in the roof of your van you should be able to install a high top yourself.
It is very important that the roof be properly designed airflow to reduce noise.
Be very careful with the edges of the original roof.
A fairly standard ford service truck van that used to belong to sears.
Raised roof van conversion starts by making a hole in the roof.
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.
