Hightop Roof Kit For A Dodge Van

Mini van tops from 12 and above work great with side and rear handicap lifts.

Hightop roof kit for a dodge van. The sides and rear of the roof cut out are framed with 14 gauge steel bolted to the van roof. Derin estimated that the high top added around 450 pounds of weight but the roof they took off weighed about 250 pounds so that s only a net gain of 200 pounds. They re going to cut a gigantic hole in the roof of your van so the headliner will most definitely get in the way. And the ford transit 148 long high roof top.

Van tops also known as high tops and or camper tops for vans make the movement of passengers and cargo easier when compared to that of a standard van. In fact in a good hard weekend s work the average handyman could go from truck to rv shell. With kits for several different types of vans wayfarer offers. Unless you are merely looking for more room to haul your cargo be sure to buy an insulated hi top.

Insulation insulation makes the roof quieter and the entire van more comfortable. A fairly standard ford service truck van that used to belong to sears. The people installing the high top will need to be able to move around easily inside the van and seats will not only get in their way but also stand the risk of being damaged. It is very important that the roof be properly designed airflow to reduce noise.

Actually we feel the roof is stronger after the penthouse has been installed. An empty cargo van provides the best blank canvas. Noise your van is going to sound much different with a raised roof. This heavy steel frame reinforces the roof supports the optional bed and is the base for the elevating assembly.

If cutting a hole in the roof of your van and attaching a top without leaks makes you nervous there are a number of places that will do it for you. Mercedes benz dodge and freightliner sprinter high roof crew. The base vehicle may surprise you. I couldn t see parting with 40 50k for a sprinter van or similar.

It easily passed the fmvss 216 roof crash test see below. Diy van high top. Like all boxy vehicles it can be a beast to drive in the wind but that s par for the course with tall vans. High top installation video from cyclevan who are also listed in the installers section below.

We are the first to have a raised roof to fit on the new 2014 transit connect nissan nv200. It was easier than you might think to add a camper top. This could also work for a camper the van top that the local company s. If you do not see a hight that you require give us a call custom work also available to satisfy your needs.