Fiberglass 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.

Fiberglass van roof extension. Can a roof rack be installed. The base vehicle may surprise you. Just the right size. Unless you are merely looking for more room to haul your cargo be sure to buy an insulated hi top.

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. Use a roof rack for kayaks surfboards solar panels etc. Sportsmobile offers 50 camper van plans or will customize to meet your camping travel needs since 1961. Yes but we recommend loading no more 200 lbs.

Can solar panels be added to 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. 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 ve seen the most success with wrecker s yards pick your part locations.

If you re comfortable cutting a hole in the roof of your van you should be able to install a high top yourself. In fact in a good hard weekend s work the average handyman could go from truck to rv shell. Building the extended frame. As with anything used check craigslist local wrecker s yards and van specific forums.

An empty cargo van provides the best blank canvas. Mini van tops from 12 and above work great with side and rear handicap lifts. 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. If you do not see a hight that you require give us a call custom work also available to satisfy your needs. I chose to leave about 18 of the original roof at the rear because i plan to use that space for storage. 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. Caravan chrysler plymouth town and country use the same top. First step though is finding a suitable top. We are the first to have a raised roof to fit on the new 2014 transit connect nissan nv200.

We figured if 2 4 s are good enough for a house they are good enough for a van. All of our full size van tops work great with side or rear wheelchair lifts. It was easier than you might think to add a camper top. Yes all of our van tops have some wood reinforcing in the ceiling.

Insulation insulation makes the roof quieter and the entire van more comfortable.