Astro Van Roof Extension

It easily passed the fmvss 216 roof crash test see below.

Astro van roof extension.

Rust on the roof and drip rails should be addressed. Yes all of our van tops have some wood reinforcing in the ceiling. Actually we feel the roof is stronger after the penthouse has been installed. Yes but we recommend loading no more 200 lbs.

Caravan chrysler plymouth town and country use the same top. This heavy steel frame reinforces the roof supports the optional bed and is the base for the elevating assembly. I ve seen the most success with wrecker s yards pick your part locations. Use a roof rack for kayaks surfboards solar panels etc.

They re going to cut a gigantic hole in the roof of your van so the headliner will most definitely get in the way. Currently gutting the van now and getting ready to make the cuts. Pop top aka camper top. If you have a passenger van the rear seats and rear headliner must be removed.

First step though is finding a suitable top. The high top will sit on a 4 band around the perimeter of the original roof. 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. If you re comfortable cutting a hole in the roof of your van you should be able to install a high top yourself.

I m following your guys foot steps and building a wooden roof. 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. Can solar panels be added to the roof. We are the first to have a raised roof to fit on the new 2014 transit connect nissan nv200.

The sides and rear of the roof cut out are framed with 14 gauge steel bolted to the van roof. I am using a ford econoline extended 350 instead. Anyone who has lived out of a van for any length of time knows that being able to stand up is a big plus.