This heavy steel frame reinforces the roof supports the optional bed and is the base for the elevating assembly.
Van roof cut out.
Our old window cut out size was 350mm x 400mm the new size was 700mm x 500mm but the width between the two van ribs was only 460mm.
If you re comfortable cutting a hole in the roof of your van you should be able to install a high top yourself.
Clean out your van s interior to make room for your installations.
Roof cut out size for the skylight.
As with anything used check craigslist local wrecker s yards and van specific forums.
I ve seen the most success with wrecker s yards pick your part locations.
The point of no return.
A fairly standard ford service truck van that used to belong to sears.
In fact in a good hard weekend s work the average handyman could go from truck to rv shell.
Consider installing insulation to keep the interior of the van comfortable.
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4 cut hole in roof for fan.
Cutting a large hole in your van s roof is by far the scariest day of the build.
The seats are in front of the first brace so you can t really stand up there anyway.
An empty cargo van provides the best blank canvas.
First step though is finding a suitable top.
First decide approximately where on the roof you want your fan.
Can we cut into the rib without compromising the structural integrity.
The top is cut behind the 1st brace and about 4 above the gutter per instructions received from the van top vendor.
This gives support and protection to the driver and passenger.
It was easier than you might think to add a camper top.
With the sizing came the challenge.
I cut it using a combination of electric sheet metal shears and a cut off wheel.
You can also install solar panels to the roof and.
With the help of heavy construction equipment and a van with an atm size hole cut out of its roof thieves are clawing entire cash boxes out of local businesses and disappearing into the night.
The base vehicle may surprise you.
Use your measurements of the van s interior to cut pieces of insulating material that will fit over the floor walls and ceiling of the van.
I wanted mine above my bed and behind where my roof rack and solar panels would end up being.
