Van Roof Extension

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.

Van roof extension.

In this story the van was an empty cargo shell. All of our full size van tops work great with side or rear wheelchair lifts. I am using a ford econoline extended 350 instead. Use a roof rack for kayaks surfboards solar panels etc.

Be very careful with the edges of the original roof. The sides and rear of the roof cut out are framed with 14 gauge steel bolted to the van 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. Unless you are merely looking for more room to haul your cargo be sure to buy an insulated hi top.

It is very important that the roof be properly designed airflow to reduce noise. This heavy steel frame reinforces the roof supports the optional bed and is the base for the elevating assembly. I ve seen the most success with wrecker s yards pick your part locations. Can a roof rack be installed.

If you do not see a hight that you require give us a call custom work also available to satisfy your needs. First step though is finding a suitable top. If you re comfortable cutting a hole in the roof of your van you should be able to install a high top yourself. Radiant barrier with insulation and plywood on top.

As a slightly wacko idea i would really like to make the top a removable boat but that s another project another day. This is probably the cheapest and easiest way to begin but any standard van would work. The front roof van rib over the cab and the rear rib are not removed. Yes all of our van tops have some wood reinforcing in the ceiling.

If you have a passenger van the rear seats and rear headliner must be removed. Noise your van is going to sound much different with a raised roof. This one happens to be a 4 4 because it s alaska after all. As with anything used check craigslist local wrecker s yards and van specific forums.

Currently gutting the van now and getting ready to make the cuts. Yes but we recommend loading no more 200 lbs. I m following your guys foot steps and building a wooden roof. 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.

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.