Van Roof Extension

This heavy steel frame reinforces the roof supports the optional bed and is the base for the elevating assembly.

Van roof extension.

I m following your guys foot steps and building a wooden roof. This one happens to be a 4 4 because it s alaska after all. Currently gutting the van now and getting ready to make the cuts. 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.

First step though is finding a suitable top. Radiant barrier with insulation and plywood on top. All of our full size van tops work great with side or rear wheelchair lifts. The curve of the roof at the very end running the length of the van is more then i expected and looks like its gonna be a problem when i try to mount the first 2 4.

I ve seen the most success with wrecker s yards pick your part locations. I am using a ford econoline extended 350 instead. As a slightly wacko idea i would really like to make the top a removable boat but that s another project another day. The front roof van rib over the cab and the rear rib are not removed.

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. This is probably the cheapest and easiest way to begin but any standard van would work. I chose to leave about 18 of the original roof at the rear because i plan to use that space for storage. Can solar panels be added to the roof.

If you have a passenger van the rear seats and rear headliner must be removed. The sides and rear of the roof cut out are framed with 14 gauge steel bolted to the van roof. In this story the van was an empty cargo shell. Use a roof rack for kayaks surfboards solar panels etc.

If you re comfortable cutting a hole in the roof of your van you should be able to install a high top yourself. Yes all of our van tops have some wood reinforcing in the ceiling. This van is a 1996 dodge maxivan with 85 000 from the original owner and tons of maintenance paperwork and it had a leaky rusty roof. As with anything used check craigslist local wrecker s yards and van specific forums.

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