I couldn t see parting with 40 50k for a sprinter van or similar.
Height extender roof kit for a dodge van.
Which vans do your van tops fit.
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.
I m focusing on a pop up tent type expansion similar to the vw bus.
The base vehicle may surprise you.
It easily passed the fmvss 216 roof crash test see below.
If you do not see a hight that you require give us a call custom work also available to satisfy your needs.
They re going to cut a gigantic hole in the roof of your van so the headliner will most definitely get in the way.
It was easier than you might think to add a camper top.
This could also work for a camper the van top that the local company s.
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.
Regular length and extended length 1992 to 2014 ford e series.
Can you ship the van top so i can install it myself.
Yes but in most cases it s actually cheaper to have us install it for you.
Regular wheel base 1997 to present chevrolet express gmc savana vans.
The sides and rear of the roof cut out are framed with 14 gauge steel bolted to the van roof.
As with anything used check craigslist local wrecker s yards and van specific forums.
One thing to consider is with a vehicle unlike a house you are moving at extremely high speeds so there is heavy wind resistance coming at the van.
In fact in a good hard weekend s work the average handyman could go from truck to rv shell.
I purchased a dodge ram 3500 van extended and am doing some roof expansions.
Rust on the roof and drip rails should be addressed.
I ve seen the most success with wrecker s yards pick your part locations.
This heavy steel frame reinforces the roof supports the optional bed and is the base for the elevating assembly.
All of our full size van tops work great with side or rear wheelchair lifts.
And the ford transit 148 long high roof top.
Diy van high top.
An empty cargo van provides the best blank canvas.
The idea was to find a low mileage large van and make it into a standing height high ceiling a work vehicle.
With kits for several different types of vans wayfarer offers an affordable way to get the camper of.
First step though is finding a suitable top.
A fairly standard ford service truck van that used to belong to sears.
If you re comfortable cutting a hole in the roof of your van you should be able to install a high top yourself.