I ve seen the most success with wrecker s yards pick your part locations.
Height extender roof kit for a dodge van.
As with anything used check craigslist local wrecker s yards and van specific forums.
I couldn t see parting with 40 50k for a sprinter van or similar.
I purchased a dodge ram 3500 van extended and am doing some roof expansions.
Rust on the roof and drip rails should be addressed.
Diy van high top.
Actually we feel the roof is stronger after the penthouse has been installed.
Our van is young for a van anyway and i bought it with a loan that i didn t have to put much down for so sinking some cash into this crucial piece of architecture feels pretty reasonable to me.
It easily passed the fmvss 216 roof crash test see below.
Yes but in most cases it s actually cheaper to have us install it for you.
First step though is finding a suitable top.
The idea was to find a low mileage large van and make it into a standing height high ceiling a work vehicle.
Regular wheel base 1997 to present chevrolet express gmc savana vans.
The high top will sit on a 4 band around the perimeter of the original roof.
This heavy steel frame reinforces the roof supports the optional bed and is the base for the elevating assembly.
Can you ship the van top so i can install it myself.
I m focusing on a pop up tent type expansion similar to the vw bus.
In fact in a good hard weekend s work the average handyman could go from truck to rv shell.
Which vans do your van tops fit.
It was easier than you might think to add a camper top.
Regular length and extended length 1992 to 2014 ford e series.
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.
One thing to consider is with a vehicle unlike a house you are moving at extremely high speeds so there is heavy wind resistance coming at the van.
The only other option i cost compared it against was driving to southern california and having a fiberglass top put on which would probably have.
And the ford transit 148 long high roof top.
This could also work for a camper the van top that the local company s.
All of our full size van tops work great with side or rear wheelchair lifts.
A fairly standard ford service truck van that used to belong to sears.
An empty cargo van provides the best blank canvas.
The base vehicle may surprise you.
If you re comfortable cutting a hole in the roof of your van you should be able to install a high top yourself.
If you do not see a hight that you require give us a call custom work also available to satisfy your needs.