Van Roof Extension

I m following your guys foot steps and building a wooden roof.

Van roof extension.

This one happens to be a 4 4 because it s alaska after all. Use a roof rack for kayaks surfboards solar panels etc. Insulation insulation makes the roof quieter and the entire van more comfortable. If you do not see a hight that you require give us a call custom work also available to satisfy your needs.

Radiant barrier with insulation and plywood on top. I am using a ford econoline extended 350 instead. If you re comfortable cutting a hole in the roof of your van you should be able to install a high top yourself. This is probably the cheapest and easiest way to begin but any standard van would work.

Unless you are merely looking for more room to haul your cargo be sure to buy an insulated hi top. Yes all of our van tops have some wood reinforcing in the ceiling. As a slightly wacko idea i would really like to make the top a removable boat but that s another project another day. It is very important that the roof be properly designed airflow to reduce noise.

First step though is finding a suitable top. If you have a passenger van the rear seats and rear headliner must be removed. This heavy steel frame reinforces the roof supports the optional bed and is the base for the elevating assembly. Yes but we recommend loading no more 200 lbs.

I chose to leave about 18 of the original roof at the rear because i plan to use that space for storage. Be very careful with the edges of the original roof. I ve seen the most success with wrecker s yards pick your part locations. The front roof van rib over the cab and the rear rib are not removed.

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. As with anything used check craigslist local wrecker s yards and van specific forums. 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. The sides and rear of the roof cut out are framed with 14 gauge steel bolted to the van roof.

Currently gutting the van now and getting ready to make the cuts. The curve of the roof at the very end running the length of the van is more then i expected and looks like its gonna be a problem when i try to mount the first 2 4. All of our full size van tops work great with side or rear wheelchair lifts. This van is a 1996 dodge maxivan with 85 000 from the original owner and tons of maintenance paperwork and it had a leaky rusty roof.

Noise your van is going to sound much different with a raised roof.