Ford Van Roof Extension

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.

Ford van roof extension. Currently gutting the van now and getting ready to make the cuts. It was easier than you might think to add a camper top. All of our full size van tops work great with side or rear wheelchair lifts. Here s how to properly line up and cut your hole to accommodate your fiberglass raised roof v.

The sides and rear of the roof cut out are framed with 14 gauge steel bolted to the van roof. I m following your guys foot steps and building a wooden roof. I chose to leave about 18 of the original roof at the rear because i plan to use that space for storage. In fact in a good hard weekend s work the average handyman could go from truck to rv shell.

If you re comfortable cutting a hole in the roof of your van you should be able to install a high top yourself. I ve seen the most success with wrecker s yards pick your part locations. A fairly standard ford service truck van that used to belong to sears. As with anything used check craigslist local wrecker s yards and van specific forums.

I am using a ford econoline extended 350 instead. Be very careful with the edges of the original roof. First step though is finding a suitable top. An empty cargo van provides the best blank canvas.

We manufacture the highest top in the market to fit a ford extended van of 34 ideal for dog grooming or commercial vans 34 super bubble for ford. The front roof van rib over the cab and the rear rib are not removed. If you do not see a hight that you require give us a call custom work also available to satisfy your needs. This heavy steel frame reinforces the roof supports the optional bed and is the base for the elevating assembly.