Wanting to save money this alaskan converted a sears van into a camper with extra headroom.
Diy raised roof van.
I m following your guys foot steps and building a wooden roof.
This could also work for a camper the van top that the local company s.
Diy van high top cost the high top interior is totally complete but we re still just camping in it empty.
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Diy van high top.
What we did wasn t the cheapest option out there but we feel great about it.
So how much did this super custom quasi diy van high top cost.
Use a roof rack for kayaks surfboards solar panels etc.
Refrigerator and electrical system.
Yes but we recommend loading no more 200 lbs.
If you re comfortable cutting a hole in the roof of your van you should be able to install a high top yourself.
As with anything used check craigslist local wrecker s yards and van specific forums.
Can solar panels be added to the roof.
Currently gutting the van now and getting ready to make the cuts.
I ve seen the most success with wrecker s yards pick your part locations.
Hitch with 2 inch receiver.
You won t believe how easy it is to raise the roof on this ford van.
I am using a ford econoline extended 350 instead.
The idea was to find a low mileage large van and make it into a standing height high ceiling a work vehicle.
First step though is finding a suitable top.
Yes all of our van tops have some wood reinforcing in the ceiling.
Window coverings curtains.
The new modular cube system from happier camper works as a van conversion kit for the 144 inch wheelbase mercedes sprinter.
There is more than one way to achieve.
I couldn t see parting with 40 50k for a sprinter van or similar.
Part 2 2 of this build can be viewed here thanks for watching.
It s unique beautiful functional thoughtfully designed and expertly made.
Courtesy of happier camper luckily there s another option.
Can a roof rack be installed.
If you have a passenger van the rear seats and rear headliner must be removed.
By mark morris diy mods van living.
We create pre designed camper conversions that transform a blank cargo van into a base camper van in as little as 4 hours.
Awnings roof racks bike racks cargo boxes.
Solar panel systems with bluetooth monitor.