I am using a ford econoline extended 350 instead.
Van roof raise.
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.
Currently gutting the van now and getting ready to make the cuts.
Noise your van is going to sound much different with a raised roof.
My idea is to build a raised platform bed with storage underneath in the back of the van.
Wanting to save money this alaskan converted a sears van into a camper with extra headroom.
Caravan chrysler plymouth town and country use the same top.
I couldn t see parting with 40 50k for a sprinter van or similar.
Can a roof rack be installed.
Insulation insulation makes the roof quieter and the entire van more comfortable.
By mark morris diy mods van living.
I m following your guys foot steps and building a wooden roof.
This could also work for a camper the van top that the local company s.
The making and fitting of the elevating roof on my vauxhaul vivaro camper van low profile keeps the van under 2 metres high.
If you have a passenger van the rear seats and rear headliner must be removed.
The idea was to find a low mileage large van and make it into a standing height high ceiling a work vehicle.
Can solar panels be added to the roof.
Rather than lay plywood across the roof cutout my bed would be supported by columns secured to the two rearmost pairs of pillars with the bottom of the platform.
Raised roof van conversion starts by making a hole in the roof.
Some rvs can be out of reach for many would be weekend warriors.
I do not plan on a roof air conditioner the van is already tall enough with the camper top.
You won t believe how easy it is to raise the roof on this ford van.
Yes but we recommend loading no more 200 lbs.
There is more than one way to achieve.
We are the first to have a raised roof to fit on the new 2014 transit connect nissan nv200.
If you do not see a hight that you require give us a call custom work also available to satisfy your needs.
Diy van high top.
Here s how to properly line up and cut your hole to accommodate your fiberglass raised roof v.
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.
Use a roof rack for kayaks surfboards solar panels etc.
Yes all of our van tops have some wood reinforcing in the ceiling.
