Van Roof Extension

Yes but we recommend loading no more 200 lbs.

Van roof extension.

If you re comfortable cutting a hole in the roof of your van you should be able to install a high top yourself. I am using a ford econoline extended 350 instead. I m following your guys foot steps and building a wooden roof. In this story the van was an empty cargo shell.

Radiant barrier with insulation and plywood on top. If you do not see a hight that you require give us a call custom work also available to satisfy your needs. Currently gutting the van now and getting ready to make the cuts. I ve seen the most success with wrecker s yards pick your part locations.

As a slightly wacko idea i would really like to make the top a removable boat but that s another project another day. As with anything used check craigslist local wrecker s yards and van specific forums. Yes all of our van tops have some wood reinforcing in the ceiling. 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.

Use a roof rack for kayaks surfboards solar panels etc. 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. First step though is finding a suitable top. Be very careful with the edges of the original roof.

I chose to leave about 18 of the original roof at the rear because i plan to use that space for storage. The front roof van rib over the cab and the rear rib are not removed. If you have a passenger van the rear seats and rear headliner must be removed. Can solar panels be added to the roof.

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. 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. This one happens to be a 4 4 because it s alaska after all.

Can a roof rack be installed.