Van Roof Cut Out

Our old window cut out size was 350mm x 400mm the new size was 700mm x 500mm but the width between the two van ribs was only 460mm.

Van roof cut out.

In fact in a good hard weekend s work the average handyman could go from truck to rv shell. First decide approximately where on the roof you want your fan. First step though is finding a suitable top. The point of no return.

4 cut hole in roof for fan. The top is cut behind the 1st brace and about 4 above the gutter per instructions received from the van top vendor. With the help of heavy construction equipment and a van with an atm size hole cut out of its roof thieves are clawing entire cash boxes out of local businesses and disappearing into the night. This gives support and protection to the driver and passenger.

The sides and rear of the roof cut out are framed with 14 gauge steel bolted to the van roof. If you re comfortable cutting a hole in the roof of your van you should be able to install a high top yourself. Actually we feel the roof is stronger after the penthouse has been installed. I cut it using a combination of electric sheet metal shears and a cut off wheel.

Can we cut into the rib without compromising the structural integrity. If you don t want a giant rv and don t want to stay in a tent check out these custom camper van conversions from ford mercedes nissan ram and more. It easily passed the fmvss 216 roof crash test see below. It was easier than you might think to add a camper top.

The base vehicle may surprise you. With the sizing came the challenge. As with anything used check craigslist local wrecker s yards and van specific forums. You can also install solar panels to the roof and.

A fairly standard ford service truck van that used to belong to sears. Clean out your van s interior to make room for your installations. This heavy steel frame reinforces the roof supports the optional bed and is the base for the elevating assembly. I ve seen the most success with wrecker s yards pick your part locations.

Consider installing insulation to keep the interior of the van comfortable. Cutting a large hole in your van s roof is by far the scariest day of the build. An empty cargo van provides the best blank canvas. The seats are in front of the first brace so you can t really stand up there anyway.