You will need to consult with structural engineers who can plan for your home s roof raise and get the appropriate permits from your local city.
Raising roof on van.
Yes all of our van tops have some wood reinforcing in the ceiling.
It is very important that the roof be properly designed airflow to reduce noise.
Yes but we recommend loading no more 200 lbs.
Noise your van is going to sound much different with a raised roof.
The total average cost to raise your home s roof could range from 15 000 to 20 000.
As with anything used check craigslist local wrecker s yards and van specific forums.
Wanting to save money this alaskan converted a sears van into a camper with extra headroom.
I couldn t see parting with 40 50k for a sprinter van or similar.
I m following your guys foot steps and building a wooden roof.
Diy van high top.
Use a roof rack for kayaks surfboards solar panels etc.
I ve seen the most success with wrecker s yards pick your part locations.
I do not plan on a roof air conditioner the van is already tall enough with the camper top.
Some rvs can be out of reach for many would be weekend warriors.
If you re comfortable cutting a hole in the roof of your van you should be able to install a high top yourself.
See our list below to understand the costs that would add up for raising your roof.
You won t believe how easy it is to raise the roof on this ford van.
I am using a ford econoline extended 350 instead.
Can solar panels be added to the roof.
The making and fitting of the elevating roof on my vauxhaul vivaro camper van low profile keeps the van under 2 metres high.
Insulation insulation makes the roof quieter and the entire van more comfortable.
The idea was to find a low mileage large van and make it into a standing height high ceiling a work vehicle.
There is more than one way to achieve.
This could also work for a camper the van top that the local company s.
Unless you are merely looking for more room to haul your cargo be sure to buy an insulated hi top.
First step though is finding a suitable top.
Can a roof rack be installed.
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.
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.
If you have a passenger van the rear seats and rear headliner must be removed.