First step though is finding a suitable top.
Van roof conversion.
Yes but we recommend loading no more 200 lbs.
Important sportsmobile is the only company approved by mercedes benz to partially remove the sprinter roof and install a pop top on a sprinter rb low roof.
Insulation insulation makes the roof quieter and the entire van more comfortable.
Noise your van is going to sound much different with a raised roof.
Unless you are merely looking for more room to haul your cargo be sure to buy an insulated hi top.
This one happens to be a 4 4 because it s alaska after all.
Radiant barrier with insulation and plywood on top.
Center of gravity with our rb 50 conversion and the penthouse pop top the center of gravity is 45 8 well below mercedes benz specified 51 2 maximum.
It is very important that the roof be properly designed airflow to reduce noise.
In this story the van was an empty cargo shell.
Chevrolet vans must be 1994 and up.
Can solar panels be added to the roof.
If you re comfortable cutting a hole in the roof of your van you should be able to install a high top yourself.
Ford vans can be regular body or extended 1992 and newer.
Not on a high roof van.
This is probably the cheapest and easiest way to begin but any standard van would work.
Can a roof rack be installed.
As with anything used check craigslist local wrecker s yards and van specific forums.
I ve seen the most success with wrecker s yards pick your part locations.
If you have a passenger van the rear seats and rear headliner must be removed.
2007 rb low roof sprinters dodge promaster low roof and ford transit low and medium roof vans can also be fitted with pop tops.