Van Roof Extension

The sides and rear of the roof cut out are framed with 14 gauge steel bolted to the van roof.

Van roof extension.

If you re comfortable cutting a hole in the roof of your van you should be able to install a high top yourself. All of our full size van tops work great with side or rear wheelchair lifts. The front roof van rib over the cab and the rear rib are not removed. If you do not see a hight that you require give us a call custom work also available to satisfy your needs.

If you have a passenger van the rear seats and rear headliner must be removed. Can a roof rack be installed. In this story the van was an empty cargo shell. Can solar panels be added to the roof.

I m following your guys foot steps and building a wooden roof. 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. As with anything used check craigslist local wrecker s yards and van specific forums.

This one happens to be a 4 4 because it s alaska after all. As a slightly wacko idea i would really like to make the top a removable boat but that s another project another day. Be very careful with the edges of the original roof. 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.

I am using a ford econoline extended 350 instead. 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. 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. Currently gutting the van now and getting ready to make the cuts.

I ve seen the most success with wrecker s yards pick your part locations. I chose to leave about 18 of the original roof at the rear because i plan to use that space for storage. Use a roof rack for kayaks surfboards solar panels etc. This is probably the cheapest and easiest way to begin but any standard van would work.

This heavy steel frame reinforces the roof supports the optional bed and is the base for the elevating assembly.