If you re comfortable cutting a hole in the roof of your van you should be able to install a high top yourself.
Diy van roof extension.
Diy van high top.
This could also work for a camper the van top that the local company s.
I ve seen the most success with wrecker s yards pick your part locations.
The new modular cube system from happier camper works as a van conversion kit for the 144 inch wheelbase mercedes sprinter.
Can a roof rack be installed.
First step though is finding a suitable top.
Building the extended frame.
If you have a passenger van the rear seats and rear headliner must be removed.
Yes but we recommend loading no more 200 lbs.
Yes all of our van tops have some wood reinforcing in the ceiling.
In fact in a good hard weekend s work the average handyman could go from truck to rv shell.
The idea was to find a low mileage large van and make it into a standing height high ceiling a work vehicle.
We figured if 2 4 s are good enough for a house they are good enough for a van.
Raised roof van conversion starts by making a hole in the roof.
It s unique beautiful functional thoughtfully designed and expertly made.
Looking at the extracted roof on the ground while matt makes a precise cut around the frame.
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.
All of our full size van tops work great with side or rear wheelchair lifts.
We put the studs on 16 centers with a 5 degree lean to make the walls of the extension match the curve of the van.
If you do not see a hight that you require give us a call custom work also available to satisfy your needs.
I couldn t see parting with 40 50k for a sprinter van or similar.
Diy van high top cost the high top interior is totally complete but we re still just camping in it empty.
Can solar panels be added to the roof.
A fairly standard ford service truck van that used to belong to sears.
Courtesy of happier camper luckily there s another option.
As with anything used check craigslist local wrecker s yards and van specific forums.
It was easier than you might think to add a camper top.
So how much did this super custom quasi diy van high top cost.
An empty cargo van provides the best blank canvas.
The base vehicle may surprise you.