Actually we feel the roof is stronger after the penthouse has been installed.
Fiberglass van roof extension uk.
This one happens to be a 4 4 because it s alaska after all.
Fibreglass is the perfect cost efficient system for the waterproof lining of vans.
The sides and rear of the roof cut out are framed with 14 gauge steel bolted to the van roof.
Can solar panels be added to the roof.
If you do not see a hight that you require give us a call custom work also available to satisfy your needs.
We put the studs on 16 centers with a 5 degree lean to make the walls of the extension match the curve of the van.
It easily passed the fmvss 216 roof crash test see below.
If you have a passenger van the rear seats and rear headliner must be removed.
Radiant barrier with insulation and plywood on top.
Building the extended frame.
Yes all of our van tops have some wood reinforcing in the ceiling.
All of our full size van tops work great with side or rear wheelchair lifts.
Use a roof rack for kayaks surfboards solar panels etc.
Tuv tested and iso9001 accredited.
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.
Can a roof rack be installed.
Yes but we recommend loading no more 200 lbs.
Looking at the extracted roof on the ground while matt makes a precise cut around the frame.
This is probably the cheapest and easiest way to begin but any standard van would work.
I think the roof took us 2 3 weeks working 5 6 days a week and 10 12 hours a day.
We manufacture roofs for vw ford renault vauxhall and nissan vans.
800 is a rough estimate for just the roof extension.
In this story the van was an empty cargo shell.
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.
The entire build cost much more.
We have also used the system successfully in plumbers vans refrigerated vans and on truck floors.
This heavy steel frame reinforces the roof supports the optional bed and is the base for the elevating assembly.
From fleets for household named carriers to vans that transport dogs for the police and guide dog associations.