Cargo Van Roof Extension

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.

Cargo van roof extension.

2019 ford transit xlt. Actually we feel the roof is stronger after the penthouse has been installed. After researching the different year makes models of cargo vans we found that chevy had the best reviews. Be very careful with the edges of the original roof.

We transform ford econoline chevy express and gmc savana vans. The sides and rear of the roof cut out are framed with 14 gauge steel bolted to the van roof. The conversions on this page feature a 4x4 van awning steps vinyl stripes and penthouse tops. It easily passed the fmvss 216 roof crash test see below.

Contact us today to discuss your needs with a sportsmobile designer. As with anything used check craigslist local wrecker s yards and van specific forums. With the additional space thanks to a reimo roof your van can be turned into a real and spcaious camper. In this story the van was an empty cargo shell.

Cargo van 74 center console 16 clock 34 cloth seats 64 cruise control 78 cup holder 40. 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. Radiant barrier with insulation and plywood on top. Your van interior will have up to 76 inches of headroom so you can move around inside comfortably.

Stand tall with a professionally installed tufport van top. The new standing height allows you to move upright inside the camper. I ve seen the most success with wrecker s yards pick your part locations. First step though is finding a suitable top.

It not only creates additional sleeping space but also makes standing in the campervan way more comfortable. All of our full size van tops work great with side or rear wheelchair lifts. This heavy steel frame reinforces the roof supports the optional bed and is the base for the elevating assembly. This blog post will be about how we got started.

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. 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. Used 2019 ford transit with rwd keyless entry passenger van third row seating low roof rear air conditioning independent suspension and rear bench seat.

This is probably the cheapest and easiest way to begin but any standard van would work.