Astro Van Roof Extension

I chose to leave about 18 of the original roof at the rear because i plan to use that space for storage.

Astro van roof extension.

I ve seen the most success with wrecker s yards pick your part locations. 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. The sides and rear of the roof cut out are framed with 14 gauge steel bolted to the van roof. If you do not see a hight that you require give us a call custom work also available to satisfy your needs.

Raised roof van conversion starts by making a hole in the roof. I am using a ford econoline extended 350 instead. All of our full size van tops work great with side or rear wheelchair lifts. Currently gutting the van now and getting ready to make the cuts.

We are the first to have a raised roof to fit on the new 2014 transit connect nissan nv200. Caravan chrysler plymouth town and country use the same top. Part of the original van roof can be left intact to help support cabinetry and other structures that will be attached to the high top. As with anything used check craigslist local wrecker s yards and van specific forums.

First step though is finding a suitable top. Mini van tops from 12 and above work great with side and rear handicap lifts. Be very careful with the edges of the original 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.

Actually we feel the roof is stronger after the penthouse has been installed. It easily passed the fmvss 216 roof crash test see below. If you re comfortable cutting a hole in the roof of your van you should be able to install a high top yourself.