Cargo Van Roof Extension

It easily passed the fmvss 216 roof crash test see below.

Cargo van roof extension. If you re comfortable cutting a hole in the roof of your van you should be able to install a high top yourself. This blog post will be about how we got started. As with anything used check craigslist local wrecker s yards and van specific forums. Radiant barrier with insulation and plywood on top.

See the owner s manual and the label on the vehicle door jamb for the carrying capacity of a specific vehicle. Express 3500 cargo van with 2 8l duramax diesel engine and 155 wheelbase. This is probably the cheapest and easiest way to begin but any standard van would work. I ve seen the most success with wrecker s yards pick your part locations.

The sides and rear of the roof cut out are framed with 14 gauge steel bolted to the van roof. This one happens to be a 4 4 because it s alaska after all. Express 2500 cargo van with 135 wheelbase. Raised roof van conversion starts by making a hole in the roof.

Actually we feel the roof is stronger after the penthouse has been installed. If you do not see a hight that you require give us a call custom work also available to satisfy your needs. Includes weight of vehicle passengers cargo and equipment. More about the ram promaster cargo van.

Plus there is plenty of space for racks and bins for safe storage of tools supplies equipment and more. For comparison purposes only. Here s how to properly line up and cut your hole to accommodate your fiberglass raised roof v. 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.

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. In this story the van was an empty cargo shell. Ford transit cargo van offers plenty of cargo space. First step though is finding a suitable top.

I chose to leave about 18 of the original roof at the rear because i plan to use that space for storage. 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. This heavy steel frame reinforces the roof supports the optional bed and is the base for the elevating assembly. There s a lot that goes into building a new roof on top of your cargo van so we ve broken down the build into a couple phases.

Depending on what your job calls for you can choose from three lengths three roof heights and two wheelbases.