We are the first to have a raised roof to fit on the new 2014 transit connect nissan nv200.
Fiberglass van roof extension.
I chose to leave about 18 of the original roof at the rear because i plan to use that space for storage.
Insulation insulation makes the roof quieter and the entire van more comfortable.
Caravan chrysler plymouth town and country use the same top.
Here s how to properly line up and cut your hole to accommodate your fiberglass raised roof v.
Yes all of our van tops have some wood reinforcing in the ceiling.
The idea was to make a frame cover it with 22 plywood anchor it the van with screws fill the voids rear corners with spray foam red cans that cost about 3 at a hardware or building supply store coat this with laminating resin fiberglass over the corners and edges of this structure first with 1 1 2oz fiberglass mat then over the.
An empty cargo van provides the best blank canvas.
Mini van tops from 12 and above work great with side and rear handicap lifts.
In fact in a good hard weekend s work the average handyman could go from truck to rv shell.
Can a roof rack be installed.
We put the studs on 16 centers with a 5 degree lean to make the walls of the extension match the curve of the van.
A fairly standard ford service truck van that used to belong to sears.
Looking at the extracted roof on the ground while matt makes a precise cut around the frame.
Building the extended frame.
Noise your van is going to sound much different with a raised roof.
If you have a passenger van the rear seats and rear headliner must be removed.
All of our full size van tops work great with side or rear wheelchair lifts.
Be very careful with the edges of the original roof.
If you re comfortable cutting a hole in the roof of your van you should be able to install a high top yourself.
As with anything used check craigslist local wrecker s yards and van specific forums.
Yes but we recommend loading no more 200 lbs.
Can solar panels be added to the roof.
If you do not see a hight that you require give us a call custom work also available to satisfy your needs.
First step though is finding a suitable top.
I ve seen the most success with wrecker s yards pick your part locations.
Raised roof van conversion starts by making a hole in the roof.
Unless you are merely looking for more room to haul your cargo be sure to buy an insulated hi top.
The base vehicle may surprise you.
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.
It is very important that the roof be properly designed airflow to reduce noise.
Use a roof rack for kayaks surfboards solar panels etc.
