Diy Raised Roof Van

What we did wasn t the cheapest option out there but we feel great about it.

Diy raised roof van.

Wayfarer vans offers complete camper van conversions that are 100 modular with little to no permanent alterations to the van. Rather than lay plywood across the roof cutout my bed would be supported by columns secured to the two rearmost pairs of pillars with the bottom of the platform even with the top of the rear door windows. Ensure that the roof rack is in position and properly adjusted leaving good space at the centre. Diy van high top cost the high top interior is totally complete but we re still just camping in it empty.

Cutting out the roof this was the most unnerving step once you start cutting there s no going back. You won t believe how easy it is to raise the roof on this ford van. Courtesy of happier camper luckily there s another option. Using a flat head screw driver assemble the roof rails to the top of the car by sxrewing the side rails and the cross bars together.

I ve seen the most success with wrecker s yards pick your part locations. So how much did this super custom quasi diy van high top cost. We create pre designed camper conversions that transform a blank cargo van into a base camper van in as little as 4 hours. If you re comfortable cutting a hole in the roof of your van you should be able to install a high top yourself.

The new modular cube system from happier camper works as a van conversion kit for the 144 inch wheelbase mercedes sprinter. Avoid drilling too deep into the roof of the car. Building the extended frame. Wanting to save money this alaskan converted a sears van into a camper with extra headroom.

Some rvs can be out of reach for many would be weekend warriors. By mark morris diy mods van living. It s unique beautiful functional thoughtfully designed and expertly made. As with anything used check craigslist local wrecker s yards and van specific forums.

In the end it worked out hopefully you learn something from our experience.