Cargo Van Roof Extension

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Cargo van roof extension.

In this story the van was an empty cargo shell. Radiant barrier with insulation and plywood on top. This blog post will be about how we got started. The sides and rear of the roof cut out are framed with 14 gauge steel bolted to the van roof.

Edmunds has 365 used ram promaster cargo vans for sale near you including a 2014 promaster cargo van 1500 low roof full size van and a 2019 promaster cargo. Raised roof van conversion starts by making a hole in the roof. Ford transit cargo van offers plenty of cargo space. Includes weight of vehicle passengers cargo and equipment.

After researching the different year makes models of cargo vans we found that chevy had the best reviews. If you re comfortable cutting a hole in the roof of your van you should be able to install a high top yourself. First step though is finding a suitable top. All of our full size van tops work great with side or rear wheelchair lifts.

Depending on what your job calls for you can choose from three lengths three roof heights and two wheelbases. This heavy steel frame reinforces the roof supports the optional bed and is the base for the elevating assembly. Express 2500 cargo van with 135 wheelbase. For comparison purposes only.

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. If you do not see a hight that you require give us a call custom work also available to satisfy your needs. See the owner s manual and the label on the vehicle door jamb for the carrying capacity of a specific vehicle. Be very careful with the edges of the original roof.

I chose to leave about 18 of the original roof at the rear because i plan to use that space for storage. Part of the original van roof can be left intact to help support cabinetry and other structures that will be attached to the high top. I ve seen the most success with wrecker s yards pick your part locations. Here s how to properly line up and cut your hole to accommodate your fiberglass raised roof v.

Actually we feel the roof is stronger after the penthouse has been installed. It easily passed the fmvss 216 roof crash test see below. As with anything used check craigslist local wrecker s yards and van specific forums. Plus there is plenty of space for racks and bins for safe storage of tools supplies equipment and more.

Express 3500 cargo van with 2 8l duramax diesel engine and 155 wheelbase.