Looking at the extracted roof on the ground while matt makes a precise cut around the frame.
Diy van roof extension.
First step though is finding a suitable top.
An empty cargo van provides the best blank canvas.
Diy van high top cost the high top interior is totally complete but we re still just camping in it empty.
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 have a passenger van the rear seats and rear headliner must be removed.
It was easier than you might think to add a camper top.
Use a roof rack for kayaks surfboards solar panels etc.
Can a roof rack be installed.
It s unique beautiful functional thoughtfully designed and expertly made.
We figured if 2 4 s are good enough for a house they are good enough for a van.
This could also work for a camper the van top that the local company s.
Here s how to properly line up and cut your hole to accommodate your fiberglass raised roof v.
So how much did this super custom quasi diy van high top cost.
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.
Yes but we recommend loading no more 200 lbs.
Building the extended frame.
I couldn t see parting with 40 50k for a sprinter van or similar.
If you re comfortable cutting a hole in the roof of your van you should be able to install a high top yourself.
A fairly standard ford service truck van that used to belong to sears.
What we did wasn t the cheapest option out there but we feel great about it.
If you do not see a hight that you require give us a call custom work also available to satisfy your needs.
All of our full size van tops work great with side or rear wheelchair lifts.
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.
The idea was to find a low mileage large van and make it into a standing height high ceiling a work vehicle.
Courtesy of happier camper luckily there s another option.
Raised roof van conversion starts by making a hole in the roof.
The base vehicle may surprise you.
Diy van high top.
The new modular cube system from happier camper works as a van conversion kit for the 144 inch wheelbase mercedes sprinter.