Cargo Van Roof Extension

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

Cargo van roof extension.

This is probably the cheapest and easiest way to begin but any standard van would work. I ve seen the most success with wrecker s yards pick your part locations. Radiant barrier with insulation and plywood on top. This blog post will be about how we got started.

The sides and rear of the roof cut out are framed with 14 gauge steel bolted to the van roof. All of our full size van tops work great with side or rear wheelchair lifts. As with anything used check craigslist local wrecker s yards and van specific forums. The conversions on this page feature a 4x4 van awning steps vinyl stripes and penthouse tops.

Contact us today to discuss your needs with a sportsmobile designer. It easily passed the fmvss 216 roof crash test see below. In this story the van was an empty cargo shell. Stand tall with a professionally installed tufport van top.

Most standard plans for the sprinter and transit vans can be adapted for the chevy or ford e vans or you can design your own dyo interior. I chose to leave about 18 of the original roof at the rear because i plan to use that space for storage. We transform ford econoline chevy express and gmc savana vans. Your van interior will have up to 76 inches of headroom so you can move around inside comfortably.

It not only creates additional sleeping space but also makes standing in the campervan way more comfortable. Used 2019 ford transit with rwd keyless entry passenger van third row seating low roof rear air conditioning independent suspension and rear bench seat. 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. 2019 ford transit xlt.

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. First step though is finding a suitable top. This heavy steel frame reinforces the roof supports the optional bed and is the base for the elevating assembly. 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. Actually we feel the roof is stronger after the penthouse has been installed. Be very careful with the edges of the original roof. Cargo van 74 center console 16 clock 34 cloth seats 64 cruise control 78 cup holder 40.

With the additional space thanks to a reimo roof your van can be turned into a real and spcaious camper.