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.

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. Radiant barrier with insulation and plywood on top. As with anything used check craigslist local wrecker s yards and van specific forums. 2019 ford transit xlt.

This one happens to be a 4 4 because it s alaska after all. This blog post will be about how we got started. This heavy steel frame reinforces the roof supports the optional bed and is the base for the elevating assembly. In this story the van was an empty cargo shell.

This is probably the cheapest and easiest way to begin but any standard van would work. Your van interior will have up to 76 inches of headroom so you can move around inside comfortably. Cargo van 74 center console 16 clock 34 cloth seats 64 cruise control 78 cup holder 40. Used 2019 ford transit with rwd keyless entry passenger van third row seating low roof rear air conditioning independent suspension and rear bench seat.

If you do not see a hight that you require give us a call custom work also available to satisfy your needs. Most standard plans for the sprinter and transit vans can be adapted for the chevy or ford e vans or you can design your own dyo interior. It easily passed the fmvss 216 roof crash test see below. The new standing height allows you to move upright inside the camper.

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. First step though is finding a suitable top. Actually we feel the roof is stronger after the penthouse has been installed.

Be very careful with the edges of the original roof. It not only creates additional sleeping space but also makes standing in the campervan way more comfortable. I ve seen the most success with wrecker s yards pick your part locations. The conversions on this page feature a 4x4 van awning steps vinyl stripes and penthouse tops.

Stand tall with a professionally installed tufport van top. After researching the different year makes models of cargo vans we found that chevy had the best reviews. I chose to leave about 18 of the original roof at the rear because i plan to use that space for storage. 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.

If you re comfortable cutting a hole in the roof of your van you should be able to install a high top yourself.