By mark morris diy mods van living.
Raise a roof vans.
Happier camper s latest product is an.
Wanting to save money this alaskan converted a sears van into a camper with extra headroom.
Use a roof rack for kayaks surfboards solar panels etc.
I am using a ford econoline extended 350 instead.
As with anything used check craigslist local wrecker s yards and van specific forums.
I m following your guys foot steps and building a wooden roof.
Noise your van is going to sound much different with a raised roof.
Yes but we recommend loading no more 200 lbs.
First step though is finding a suitable top.
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.
We are the first to have a raised roof to fit on the new 2014 transit connect nissan nv200.
Caravan chrysler plymouth town and country use the same top.
Currently gutting the van now and getting ready to make the cuts.
Unless you are merely looking for more room to haul your cargo be sure to buy an insulated hi top.
Yes all of our van tops have some wood reinforcing in the ceiling.
Insulation insulation makes the roof quieter and the entire van more comfortable.
Some rvs can be out of reach for many would be weekend warriors.
The making and fitting of the elevating roof on my vauxhaul vivaro camper van low profile keeps the van under 2 metres high.
Rather than lay plywood across the roof cutout my bed would be supported by columns secured to the two rearmost pairs of pillars with the bottom of the platform.
I do not plan on a roof air conditioner the van is already tall enough with the camper top.
Currently designed for the mercedes sprinter 144 inch wheelbase although you can expect kits for other popular vans in the future.
If you have a passenger van the rear seats and rear headliner must be removed.
Can a roof rack be installed.
If you re comfortable cutting a hole in the roof of your van you should be able to install a high top yourself.
My idea is to build a raised platform bed with storage underneath in the back of the van.
Mini van tops from 12 and above work great with side and rear handicap lifts.
It is very important that the roof be properly designed airflow to reduce noise.
You won t believe how easy it is to raise the roof on this ford van.
