Fiberglass Van Roof Extension

As with anything used check craigslist local wrecker s yards and van specific forums.

Fiberglass van roof extension. Just the right size. Insulation insulation makes the roof quieter and the entire van more comfortable. Noise your van is going to sound much different with a raised roof. I chose to leave about 18 of the original roof at the rear because i plan to use that space for storage.

Building the extended frame. Looking at the extracted roof on the ground while matt makes a precise cut around the frame. It is very important that the roof be properly designed airflow to reduce noise. We are the first to have a raised roof to fit on the new 2014 transit connect nissan nv200.

Mini van tops from 12 and above work great with side and rear handicap lifts. 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. 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. Our van is young for a van anyway and i bought it with a loan that i didn t have to put much down for so sinking some cash into this crucial piece of architecture feels pretty reasonable to me.

If you have a passenger van the rear seats and rear headliner must be removed. All of our full size van tops work great with side or rear wheelchair lifts. Two 2 and four 4 wheel drives gas and diesel vans. It was easier than you might think to add a camper top.

Sportsmobile offers 50 camper van plans or will customize to meet your camping travel needs since 1961. The base vehicle may surprise you. We figured if 2 4 s are good enough for a house they are good enough for a van. First step though is finding a suitable top.

Yes but we recommend loading no more 200 lbs. Unless you are merely looking for more room to haul your cargo be sure to buy an insulated hi top. Use a roof rack for kayaks surfboards solar panels etc. 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 do not see a hight that you require give us a call custom work also available to satisfy your needs. Can a roof rack be installed. Yes all of our van tops have some wood reinforcing in the ceiling. A fairly standard ford service truck van that used to belong to sears.

I ve seen the most success with wrecker s yards pick your part locations. In fact in a good hard weekend s work the average handyman could go from truck to rv shell. An empty cargo van provides the best blank canvas. Be very careful with the edges of the original roof.

Can solar panels be added to the roof.