I ve seen the most success with wrecker s yards pick your part locations.
Raised roof astro van install.
First step though is finding a suitable top.
They put on a 4 lift kit but we ve only raised the van 3 so far with room for one more inch.
After researching the different year makes models of cargo vans we found that chevy had the best reviews.
Chevrolet vans must be 1994 and up.
Yes but in most cases it s actually cheaper to have us install it for you.
When i first bought my chevy astro van it was super low.
They ll also install just a pop top into your existing van for 6000 to 7000.
Can you ship the van top so i can install it myself.
Mini van tops from 12 and above work great with side and rear handicap lifts.
Check out the pic.
I do not plan on a roof air conditioner the van is already tall enough with the camper top.
There s a lot that goes into building a new roof on top of your cargo van so we ve broken down the build into a couple phases.
Regular wheel base 1997 to present chevrolet express gmc savana vans.
We are the first to have a raised roof to fit on the new 2014 transit connect nissan nv200.
As with anything used check craigslist local wrecker s yards and van specific forums.
Which vans do your van tops fit.
We liked that look aesthetically but derin had a different approach to building it that changed the process and interior significantly even though it looks pretty much the same.
Caravan chrysler plymouth town and country use the same top.
So we took the chevy to journeys off road in prescott arizona which specializes in lift kits for astros safaris toyota siennas and other minivans.
We found a good deal on a 2007 chevy express with all.
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 entire structure with 10 oz.
Ford vans can be regular body or extended 1992 and newer.
If you re comfortable cutting a hole in the roof of your van you should be able to install a high top yourself.
My idea is to build a raised platform bed with storage underneath in the back of the van.
Regular length and extended length 1992 to 2014 ford e series.
2007 rb low roof sprinters dodge promaster low roof and ford transit low and medium roof vans can also be fitted with pop tops.