Cargo Van Roof Extension

I ve seen the most success with wrecker s yards pick your part locations.

Cargo van roof extension.

With the additional space thanks to a reimo roof your van can be turned into a real and spcaious camper. This one happens to be a 4 4 because it s alaska after all. Cargo van 74 center console 16 clock 34 cloth seats 64 cruise control 78 cup holder 40. This blog post will be about how we got started.

It easily passed the fmvss 216 roof crash test see below. It not only creates additional sleeping space but also makes standing in the campervan way more comfortable. Contact us today to discuss your needs with a sportsmobile designer. All of our full size van tops work great with side or rear wheelchair lifts.

The conversions on this page feature a 4x4 van awning steps vinyl stripes and penthouse tops. 2019 ford transit xlt. Actually we feel the roof is stronger after the penthouse has been installed. There s a lot that goes into building a new roof on top of your cargo van so we ve broken down the build into a couple phases.

I chose to leave about 18 of the original roof at the rear because i plan to use that space for storage. As with anything used check craigslist local wrecker s yards and van specific forums. After researching the different year makes models of cargo vans we found that chevy had the best reviews. 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.

Stand tall with a professionally installed tufport van top. The sides and rear of the roof cut out are framed with 14 gauge steel bolted to the van roof. This is probably the cheapest and easiest way to begin but any standard van would work. We transform ford econoline chevy express and gmc savana vans.

In this story the van was an empty cargo shell. If you do not see a hight that you require give us a call custom work also available to satisfy your needs. 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. Radiant barrier with insulation and plywood on top.

This heavy steel frame reinforces the roof supports the optional bed and is the base for the elevating assembly. Your van interior will have up to 76 inches of headroom so you can move around inside comfortably. If you re comfortable cutting a hole in the roof of your van you should be able to install a high top yourself. The new standing height allows you to move upright inside the camper.

First step though is finding a suitable top.