Raise A Roof Vans

We transform ford econoline chevy express and gmc savana vans.

Raise a roof vans. You won t believe how easy it is to raise the roof on this ford van. Currently gutting the van now and getting ready to make the cuts. I am using a ford econoline extended 350 instead. 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. First step though is finding a suitable top. Caravan chrysler plymouth town and country use the same top. This could also work for a camper the van top that the local company s.

You must cut the reinforced steel cross members to install the raised roof. Diy van high top. Wanting to save money this alaskan converted a sears van into a camper with extra headroom. My idea is to build a raised platform bed with storage underneath in the back of the van.

Some rvs can be out of reach for many would be weekend warriors. I couldn t see parting with 40 50k for a sprinter van or similar. The making and fitting of the elevating roof on my vauxhaul vivaro camper van low profile keeps the van under 2 metres high. Your van interior will have up to 76 inches of headroom so you can move around inside comfortably.

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. If you re comfortable cutting a hole in the roof of your van you should be able to install a high top yourself. I do not plan on a roof air conditioner the van is already tall enough with the camper 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.

Make sure your installer knows how to reinforce the sidewalls and top at the very least. Vans are manufactured according to strict federal safety standards. By mark morris diy mods van living. Noise your van is going to sound much different with a raised roof.

I m following your guys foot steps and building a wooden roof. There is more than one way to achieve. The idea was to find a low mileage large van and make it into a standing height high ceiling a work vehicle.