First step though is finding a suitable top.
Fiberglass raised roof minivan.
Caravan chrysler plymouth town and country use the same top.
Then you just bolt it down.
All of our full size van tops work great with side or rear wheelchair lifts.
We only add 3 4 to the height of the van for the full size.
Their minivan tops are one piece and add about 5.
Can solar panels be added to the roof.
A 2 4 sits on those beams pretty well once you trim the roof back enough.
Just the right size.
Both parts are hand laid fiberglass which we do ourselves using a special process and internal bracing to keep everything light and strong you can walk on our roof even though it s only 1 2 thick.
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.
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.
I ve seen the most success with wrecker s yards pick your part locations.
If you have a passenger van the rear seats and rear headliner must be removed.
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.
I intentionally cut the first hole small so i could stand in the van and more carefully trim the roof material back and expose those support beams.
Use a roof rack for kayaks surfboards solar panels etc.
As with anything used check craigslist local wrecker s yards and van specific forums.
Mini van tops from 12 and above work great with side and rear handicap lifts.
Two 2 and four 4 wheel drives gas and diesel vans.
Can a roof rack be installed.
Safety most raised roofs are installed with sheet metal screws.
This modification creates more interior room in the van which allows most passengers to stand up as they move around inside.
Yup under the skin of the roof on both sides are two support beams.
Sportsmobile offers 50 camper van plans or will customize to meet your camping travel needs since 1961.
If you roll you van lets hope that never.
We are the first to have a raised roof to fit on the new 2014 transit connect nissan nv200.
If you re comfortable cutting a hole in the roof of your van you should be able to install a high top yourself.
Fiberglass van tops hi tops print email so you want a hi top for your van.
Yes all of our van tops have some wood reinforcing in the ceiling.
We know how great it must seem as you envision all the additional space you ll have in your van after the roof is higher but have you considered.
