Astro Van Roof Extension

Rust on the roof and drip rails should be addressed.

Astro van roof extension.

The high top will sit on a 4 band around the perimeter of the original roof. The sides and rear of the roof cut out are framed with 14 gauge steel bolted to the van roof. Can a roof rack be installed. I am using a ford econoline extended 350 instead.

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. First step though is finding a suitable top. If you have a passenger van the rear seats and rear headliner must be removed. 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. Pop top aka camper top. Yes but we recommend loading no more 200 lbs. Caravan chrysler plymouth town and country use the same top.

If you re comfortable cutting a hole in the roof of your van you should be able to install a high top yourself. It easily passed the fmvss 216 roof crash test see below. Can solar panels be added to the roof. Use a roof rack for kayaks surfboards solar panels etc.

We are the first to have a raised roof to fit on the new 2014 transit connect nissan nv200. Mini van tops from 12 and above work great with side and rear handicap lifts. Actually we feel the roof is stronger after the penthouse has been installed. They re going to cut a gigantic hole in the roof of your van so the headliner will most definitely get in the way.

Anyone who has lived out of a van for any length of time knows that being able to stand up is a big plus. A pop top allows you to stand up in your van and sleep an extra two up high while still fitting in a garage or under low hanging tree limbs or rock. I m following your guys foot steps and building a wooden roof.