Diy Van Roof Extension

We figured if 2 4 s are good enough for a house they are good enough for a van.

Diy van roof extension.

Here s how to properly line up and cut your hole to accommodate your fiberglass raised roof. It would be impossible to attach the roof extension directly to the support frame along the sides of the van without first cutting off the sheet metal that covers them. First step though is finding a suitable top. Posted in diy van build post navigation.

If you do not see a hight that you require give us a call custom work also available to satisfy your needs. The idea was to find a low mileage large van and make it into a standing height high ceiling a work vehicle. This could also work for a camper the van top that the local company s. Looking at the extracted roof on the ground while matt makes a precise cut around the frame.

I upgraded many features of the van after determining what i liked and disliked about this first diy build. October 10 2017 at 1 00 pm. Diy van high top. I couldn t see parting with 40 50k for a sprinter van or similar.

Building the extended frame. I couldn t see parting with 40 50k for a sprinter van or similar. See more ideas about rooftop architecture architecture design. Savage pooh added a 1 by 2 strip on the top side of the topper lip to cushion the bolts a little then covered the entire edge with metal edging for a smooth finish.

I had a high roof extension 24 fiberglass bubble top installed by fiberine 5 000 and had the entire van remodeled by rv renovators located in mesa arizona. Once the top is in place it is simply a matter of bolting it onto the van. Raised roof van conversion starts by making a hole in the roof. Jun 11 2015 explore eliza tan s board rooftop extensions on pinterest.

Mar 18 2016 diy van high top. If you re comfortable cutting a hole in the roof of your van you should be able to install a high top yourself. The idea was to find a low mileage large van and make it into a standing height high ceiling a work vehicle. This could also work for a camper the van top that the local company s.

As with anything used check craigslist local wrecker s yards and van specific forums. 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.