Raised Roof Van Top

All of our full size van tops work great with side or rear wheelchair lifts.

Raised roof van top.

Unless you are merely looking for more room to haul your cargo be sure to buy an insulated hi top. As with anything used check craigslist local wrecker s yards and van specific forums. Insulation insulation makes the roof quieter and the entire van more comfortable. Derin estimated that the high top added around 450 pounds of weight but the roof they took off weighed about 250 pounds so that s only a net gain of 200 pounds.

You ll need plenty of help or a lift to get your top on. Like all boxy vehicles it can be a beast to drive in the wind but that s par for the course with tall vans. Once the top is in place it is simply a matter of bolting it onto the van. I ve seen the most success with wrecker s yards pick your part locations.

It is very important that the roof be properly designed airflow to reduce noise. It easily passed the fmvss 216 roof crash test see below. Noise your van is going to sound much different with a raised roof. Actually we feel the roof is stronger after the penthouse has been installed.

Van tops also known as high tops and or camper tops for vans make the movement of passengers and cargo easier when compared to that of a standard van. This heavy steel frame reinforces the roof supports the optional bed and is the base for the elevating assembly. If you re comfortable cutting a hole in the roof of your van you should be able to install a high top yourself. If you do not see a hight that you require give us a call custom work also available to satisfy your needs.

Make sure your installer knows how to reinforce the sidewalls and top at the very least.