Currently gutting the van now and getting ready to make the cuts.
Van roof extension.
If you have a passenger van the rear seats and rear headliner must be removed.
Use a roof rack for kayaks surfboards solar panels etc.
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.
Yes but we recommend loading no more 200 lbs.
Radiant barrier with insulation and plywood on top.
This is probably the cheapest and easiest way to begin but any standard van would work.
This heavy steel frame reinforces the roof supports the optional bed and is the base for the elevating assembly.
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.
If you re comfortable cutting a hole in the roof of your van you should be able to install a high top yourself.
This one happens to be a 4 4 because it s alaska after all.
If you do not see a hight that you require give us a call custom work also available to satisfy your needs.
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.
I am using a ford econoline extended 350 instead.
First step though is finding a suitable top.
Can solar panels be added to the roof.
As a slightly wacko idea i would really like to make the top a removable boat but that s another project another day.
All of our full size van tops work great with side or rear wheelchair lifts.
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.
I ve seen the most success with wrecker s yards pick your part locations.
I m following your guys foot steps and building a wooden roof.
In this story the van was an empty cargo shell.
Can a roof rack be installed.