I ve seen the most success with wrecker s yards pick your part locations.
How to add a high roof to a van.
This modification creates more interior room in the van which allows most passengers to stand up as they move around inside.
In fact in a good hard weekend s work the average handyman could go from truck to rv shell.
This model is rated over 462 cubic feet of cargo volume when properly equipped.
Like all boxy vehicles it can be a beast to drive in the wind but that s par for the course with tall vans.
Diy van high top.
The people installing the high top will need to be able to move around easily inside the van and seats will not only get in their way but also stand the risk of being damaged.
High top conversion vans have had the original roof cut away in places then replaced with a fiberglass roof to give the van increased height.
First step though is finding a suitable top.
Edmunds has 389 used ram promaster cargo vans for sale near you including a 2014 promaster cargo van 1500 low roof full size van and a 2019 promaster cargo van 2500 high roof full size van.
A fairly standard ford service truck van that used to belong to sears.
As with anything used check craigslist local wrecker s yards and van specific forums.
An empty cargo van provides the best blank canvas.
If this cargo capacity is not enough for you ram offers 3500 high roof cargo van in extended version.
Ford transit cargo van high roof.
The idea was to find a low mileage large van and make it into a standing height high ceiling a work vehicle.
If you re comfortable cutting a hole in the roof of your van you should be able to install a high top yourself.
I couldn t see parting with 40 50k for a sprinter van or similar.
They re going to cut a gigantic hole in the roof of your van so the headliner will most definitely get in the way.
The base vehicle may surprise you.
Derin estimated that the high top added around 450 pounds of weight but the roof they took off weighed about 250 pounds so that s only a net gain of 200 pounds.
It was easier than you might think to add a camper top.