Hightop Roof Kit For A Dodge Van

Actually we feel the roof is stronger after the penthouse has been installed.

Hightop roof kit for a dodge van.

All of our full size van tops work great with side or rear wheelchair lifts. This could also work for a camper the van top that the local company s. An empty cargo van provides the best blank canvas. A fairly standard ford service truck van that used to belong to sears.

Caravan chrysler plymouth town and country use the same top. Mini van tops from 12 and above work great with side and rear handicap lifts. 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. With kits for several different types of vans wayfarer offers.

We are the first to have a raised roof to fit on the new 2014 transit connect nissan nv200. They re going to cut a gigantic hole in the roof of your van so the headliner will most definitely get in the way. It is very important that the roof be properly designed airflow to reduce noise. Mercedes benz dodge and freightliner sprinter high roof crew.

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. Like all boxy vehicles it can be a beast to drive in the wind but that s par for the course with tall vans. If you do not see a hight that you require give us a call custom work also available to satisfy your needs. High top installation video from cyclevan who are also listed in the installers section below.

It easily passed the fmvss 216 roof crash test see below. It was easier than you might think to add a camper top. 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. The sides and rear of the roof cut out are framed with 14 gauge steel bolted to the van roof.

Diy van high top. Noise your van is going to sound much different with a raised roof. The base vehicle may surprise you. Insulation insulation makes the roof quieter and the entire van more comfortable.

The idea was to find a low mileage large van and make it into a standing height high ceiling a work vehicle. This heavy steel frame reinforces the roof supports the optional bed and is the base for the elevating assembly. In fact in a good hard weekend s work the average handyman could go from truck to rv shell. I couldn t see parting with 40 50k for a sprinter van or similar.