Raising Roof On Van

By mark morris diy mods van living.

Raising roof on van. The making and fitting of the elevating roof on my vauxhaul vivaro camper van low profile keeps the van under 2 metres high. First step though is finding a suitable top. 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. Yes all of our van tops have some wood reinforcing in the ceiling.

Wanting to save money this alaskan converted a sears van into a camper with extra headroom. Can a roof rack be installed. 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. I couldn t see parting with 40 50k for a sprinter van or similar.

It is very important that the roof be properly designed airflow to reduce noise. If you re comfortable cutting a hole in the roof of your van you should be able to install a high top yourself. I m following your guys foot steps and building a wooden roof. Use a roof rack for kayaks surfboards solar panels etc.

My idea is to build a raised platform bed with storage underneath in the back of the van. There is more than one way to achieve. Yes but we recommend loading no more 200 lbs. This could also work for a camper the van top that the local company s.

The idea was to find a low mileage large van and make it into a standing height high ceiling a work vehicle. As with anything used check craigslist local wrecker s yards and van specific forums. See our list below to understand the costs that would add up for raising your roof. The total average cost to raise your home s roof could range from 15 000 to 20 000.

Diy van high top. You won t believe how easy it is to raise the roof on this ford van. Insulation insulation makes the roof quieter and the entire van more comfortable. If you have a passenger van the rear seats and rear headliner must be removed.

Unless you are merely looking for more room to haul your cargo be sure to buy an insulated hi top. Some rvs can be out of reach for many would be weekend warriors. Currently gutting the van now and getting ready to make the cuts. I am using a ford econoline extended 350 instead.

I do not plan on a roof air conditioner the van is already tall enough with the camper top. 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.