Cargo Van Roof Extension

After researching the different year makes models of cargo vans we found that chevy had the best reviews.

Cargo van roof extension.

2019 ford transit xlt. The new standing height allows you to move upright inside the camper. Stand tall with a professionally installed tufport van top. Actually we feel the roof is stronger after the penthouse has been installed.

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. This one happens to be a 4 4 because it s alaska after all. This blog post will be about how we got started. If you re comfortable cutting a hole in the roof of your van you should be able to install a high top yourself.

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. I chose to leave about 18 of the original roof at the rear because i plan to use that space for storage. 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.

Your van interior will have up to 76 inches of headroom so you can move around inside comfortably. As with anything used check craigslist local wrecker s yards and van specific forums. With the additional space thanks to a reimo roof your van can be turned into a real and spcaious camper. Radiant barrier with insulation and plywood on top.

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. It easily passed the fmvss 216 roof crash test see below. 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. 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. First step though is finding a suitable top. The sides and rear of the roof cut out are framed with 14 gauge steel bolted to the van roof.

If you do not see a hight that you require give us a call custom work also available to satisfy your needs. The conversions on this page feature a 4x4 van awning steps vinyl stripes and penthouse tops. Be very careful with the edges of the original roof. This is probably the cheapest and easiest way to begin but any standard van would work.

We transform ford econoline chevy express and gmc savana vans.