In this story the van was an empty cargo shell.
Fiberglass van roof extension uk.
Yes all of our van tops have some wood reinforcing in the ceiling.
We manufacture roofs for vw ford renault vauxhall and nissan vans.
Building the extended frame.
It easily passed the fmvss 216 roof crash test see below.
Fibreglass is the perfect cost efficient system for the waterproof lining of vans.
Austops are a leading uk manufacturer of camper van elevating roofs pop tops with approved roof fitters operating throughout the uk ireland and europe.
All of our full size van tops work great with side or rear wheelchair lifts.
Radiant barrier with insulation and plywood on top.
From fleets for household named carriers to vans that transport dogs for the police and guide dog associations.
800 is a rough estimate for just the roof extension.
This heavy steel frame reinforces the roof supports the optional bed and is the base for the elevating assembly.
The entire build cost much more.
We have also used the system successfully in plumbers vans refrigerated vans and on truck floors.
Looking at the extracted roof on the ground while matt makes a precise cut around the frame.
This one happens to be a 4 4 because it s alaska after all.
If you have a passenger van the rear seats and rear headliner must be removed.
Actually we feel the roof is stronger after the penthouse has been installed.
Yes but we recommend loading no more 200 lbs.
The whole build took 10 weeks working the same days hours.
Use a roof rack for kayaks surfboards solar panels etc.
Can solar panels be added to the roof.
If you do not see a hight that you require give us a call custom work also available to satisfy your needs.
Can a roof rack be installed.
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.
We put the studs on 16 centers with a 5 degree lean to make the walls of the extension match the curve of the van.
The sides and rear of the roof cut out are framed with 14 gauge steel bolted to the van roof.
This is probably the cheapest and easiest way to begin but any standard van would work.
Tuv tested and iso9001 accredited.