Sportsmobile offers 50 camper van plans or will customize to meet your camping travel needs since 1961.
Fiberglass van roof extension.
Insulation insulation makes the roof quieter and the entire van more comfortable.
Two 2 and four 4 wheel drives gas and diesel vans.
Yes but we recommend loading no more 200 lbs.
If you have a passenger van the rear seats and rear headliner must be removed.
Looking at the extracted roof on the ground while matt makes a precise cut around the frame.
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.
Our van is young for a van anyway and i bought it with a loan that i didn t have to put much down for so sinking some cash into this crucial piece of architecture feels pretty reasonable to me.
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.
If you do not see a hight that you require give us a call custom work also available to satisfy your needs.
As with anything used check craigslist local wrecker s yards and van specific forums.
If you re comfortable cutting a hole in the roof of your van you should be able to install a high top yourself.
It was easier than you might think to add a camper top.
I chose to leave about 18 of the original roof at the rear because i plan to use that space for storage.
Can solar panels be added to the roof.
We figured if 2 4 s are good enough for a house they are good enough for a van.
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.
Noise your van is going to sound much different with a raised roof.
It is very important that the roof be properly designed airflow to reduce noise.
I ve seen the most success with wrecker s yards pick your part locations.
Be very careful with the edges of the original roof.
Just the right size.
We are the first to have a raised roof to fit on the new 2014 transit connect nissan nv200.
Caravan chrysler plymouth town and country use the same top.
An empty cargo van provides the best blank canvas.
Mini van tops from 12 and above work great with side and rear handicap lifts.
First step though is finding a suitable top.
All of our full size van tops work great with side or rear wheelchair lifts.
Yes all of our van tops have some wood reinforcing in the ceiling.
The base vehicle may surprise you.
Building the extended frame.
Use a roof rack for kayaks surfboards solar panels etc.
Unless you are merely looking for more room to haul your cargo be sure to buy an insulated hi top.
Can a roof rack be installed.