Raising The Roof On A Step Van

Raised roof van conversion starts by making a hole in the roof.

Raising the roof on a step van.

And although almost any roof can be raised the cost of raising a very large or complex roof may outweigh the benefits. I am using a ford econoline extended 350 instead. Savage pooh added a 1 by 2 strip on the top side of the topper lip to cushion the bolts a little then covered the entire edge with metal edging for a smooth finish. The idea was to make a frame cover it with 22 plywood anchor it the van with screws fill the voids rear corners with spray foam red cans that cost about 3 at a hardware or building supply store coat this with laminating resin fiberglass over the corners and edges of this structure first with 1 1 2oz fiberglass mat then over the entire structure with 10 oz.

As with anything used check craigslist local wrecker s yards and van specific forums. Rather than lay plywood across the roof cutout my bed would be supported by columns secured to the two rearmost pairs of pillars with the bottom of the platform. Currently gutting the van now and getting ready to make the cuts. I also think that a step van with a partially raised roof would stick out and not be as stealthy granted step vans are not the most stealthy in the first place.

In regard to headroom i anticipate. My idea is to build a raised platform bed with storage underneath in the back of the van. Most standard plans for the sprinter and transit vans can be adapted for the chevy or ford e vans or you can design your own dyo interior. I m following your guys foot steps and building a wooden roof.

Contact us today to discuss your needs with a sportsmobile designer. Here s how to properly line up and cut your hole to accommodate your fiberglass raised roof v. I do not plan on a roof air conditioner the van is already tall enough with the camper top. Once the top is in place it is simply a matter of bolting it onto the van.

2 for insulation flooring at the floor 4 for insulation ceiling material at the roof 10 for the bed that leaves 68 which isn t enough. The conversions on this page feature a 4x4 van awning steps vinyl stripes and penthouse tops. First step though is finding a suitable top. A truss framed roof on the other hand doesn t have any attic space to expand you re probably going to have to raise a truss framed roof to get more space.

You ll need plenty of help or a lift to get your top on.