Center of gravity with our rb 50 conversion and the penthouse pop top the center of gravity is 45 8 well below mercedes benz specified 51 2 maximum.
Van roof conversion.
Can a roof rack be installed.
Use a roof rack for kayaks surfboards solar panels etc.
Important sportsmobile is the only company approved by mercedes benz to partially remove the sprinter roof and install a pop top on a sprinter rb low roof.
If you re comfortable cutting a hole in the roof of your van you should be able to install a high top yourself.
Ford vans can be regular body or extended 1992 and newer.
First step though is finding a suitable top.
Chevrolet vans must be 1994 and up.
This is probably the cheapest and easiest way to begin but any standard van would work.
Not on a high roof van.
Insulation insulation makes the roof quieter and the entire van more comfortable.
If you have a passenger van the rear seats and rear headliner must be removed.
Noise your van is going to sound much different with a raised roof.
Unless you are merely looking for more room to haul your cargo be sure to buy an insulated hi top.
Yes but we recommend loading no more 200 lbs.
2007 rb low roof sprinters dodge promaster low roof and ford transit low and medium roof vans can also be fitted with pop tops.
It is very important that the roof be properly designed airflow to reduce noise.
Can solar panels be added to the roof.
As with anything used check craigslist local wrecker s yards and van specific forums.
This one happens to be a 4 4 because it s alaska after all.
They ll also install just a pop top into your existing van for 6000 to 7000.
I ve seen the most success with wrecker s yards pick your part locations.