Once cut all cut metal edges are treated to protect against future rust.
Van lifting roof.
Currently gutting the van now and getting ready to make the cuts.
I m following your guys foot steps and building a wooden roof.
The sides and rear of the roof cut out are framed with 14 gauge steel bolted to the van roof.
It was easier than you might think to add a camper top.
The stair treads are hinged and lift to reveal hidden storage for small items.
Our company produces elevating roof conversions for any vw t5 t5 1 or t6 vehicle.
In fact in a good hard weekend s work the average handyman could go from truck to rv shell.
The roof of the pangea lifting roof is designed to lift in parked position to expose 2 separate queen sized sleeping areas sleeping areas may be configured for various accommodations stairs wind from the cabin below to access the loft area.
The base vehicle may surprise you.
I am using a ford econoline extended 350 instead.
We cut the entire roof from inside the van avoiding the need to climb on to the roof which is not only safer for us but also protects your vehicle and to prevents the remaining sections of the roof from sustaining dints and scratches.
The curve of the roof at the very end running the length of the van is more then i expected and looks like its gonna be a problem when i try to mount the first 2 4.
So you always have a compact van that fits in almost any garage or underground car park.
Expect to pay around 1 200 for these services and permits.
We can install any pop top or pop up roof for your vw transporter today.
Tuv tested and iso9001 accredited.
Austops are a leading uk manufacturer of camper van elevating roofs pop tops with approved roof fitters operating throughout the uk ireland and europe.
It easily passed the fmvss 216 roof crash test see below.
The pop top roof or sleep roof is very convenient.
If the additional space is not needed and the camprvan pop top roof remains folded the utility vehicle which is equipped with a pop top roof keeps its normal height.
This heavy steel frame reinforces the roof supports the optional bed and is the base for the elevating assembly.
A fairly standard ford service truck van that used to belong to sears.
Actually we feel the roof is stronger after the penthouse has been installed.
An elevated pop top roof will give you that extra space resulting in better head room and an extra sleeping area.
You will need to consult with structural engineers who can plan for your home s roof raise and get the appropriate permits from your local city housing and building code department.
If you are an owner of camper van but wish you had more space then we can help.
An empty cargo van provides the best blank canvas.
This roof gives you the best of both worlds maintaining head room with a more streamline feature giving the vito a much more desirable look for van conversions.
