It was easier than you might think to add a camper top.
Van lifting roof.
The pop top roof or sleep roof is very convenient.
A fairly standard ford service truck van that used to belong to sears.
We can install any pop top or pop up roof for your vw transporter today.
So you always have a compact van that fits in almost any garage or underground car park.
Expect to pay around 1 200 for these services and permits.
The stair treads are hinged and lift to reveal hidden storage for small items.
The roof of the pangea lifting roof is designed to lift in parked position to expose 2 separate queen sized sleeping areas sleeping areas may be configured for various accommodations stairs wind from the cabin below to access the loft area.
We manufacture roofs for vw ford renault vauxhall and nissan vans.
The curve of the roof at the very end running the length of the van is more then i expected and looks like its gonna be a problem when i try to mount the first 2 4.
The base vehicle may surprise you.
If the additional space is not needed and the camprvan pop top roof remains folded the utility vehicle which is equipped with a pop top roof keeps its normal height.
I am using a ford econoline extended 350 instead.
Tuv tested and iso9001 accredited.
I m following your guys foot steps and building a wooden roof.
We cut the entire roof from inside the van avoiding the need to climb on to the roof which is not only safer for us but also protects your vehicle and to prevents the remaining sections of the roof from sustaining dints and scratches.
An elevated pop top roof will give you that extra space resulting in better head room and an extra sleeping area.
Currently gutting the van now and getting ready to make the cuts.
It easily passed the fmvss 216 roof crash test see below.
If you are an owner of camper van but wish you had more space then we can help.
The sides and rear of the roof cut out are framed with 14 gauge steel bolted to the van roof.
Once treated the strengthening frame.
This roof gives you the best of both worlds maintaining head room with a more streamline feature giving the vito a much more desirable look for van conversions.
All vito roofs have m1 test certification that can be seen on our website with video footage.
This heavy steel frame reinforces the roof supports the optional bed and is the base for the elevating assembly.
Our company produces elevating roof conversions for any vw t5 t5 1 or t6 vehicle.
Actually we feel the roof is stronger after the penthouse has been installed.
Once cut all cut metal edges are treated to protect against future rust.
Austops are a leading uk manufacturer of camper van elevating roofs pop tops with approved roof fitters operating throughout the uk ireland and europe.