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rv:high_roof [2017/05/15 19:36] frater_secessus [turtle top] |
rv:high_roof [2017/10/06 21:16] frater_secessus [aftermarket high roof] |
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These [[rv:eurovan|Eurovans]] can be ordered with a factory high roof: | These [[rv:eurovan|Eurovans]] can be ordered with a factory high roof: |
* 87" - Sprinter Super High roof (discontinued?)((https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/60m9y6/van_height_assistance/df8va2q/)) | * 87" - [[rv:sprinter|Sprinter]] Super High roof (discontinued?)((https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/60m9y6/van_height_assistance/df8va2q/)) |
* 81.5" - Transit high roof((http://www.fleet.ford.com/resources/ford/general/pdf/brochures/2015/2015_Transit_PIB.pdf)) - 81.5"((http://www.autotrader.com/best-cars/the-6-best-cargo-vans-for-your-business-226694)) | * 81.5" - [[rv:ford_transit|Transit]] high roof((http://www.fleet.ford.com/resources/ford/general/pdf/brochures/2015/2015_Transit_PIB.pdf)) - 81.5"((http://www.autotrader.com/best-cars/the-6-best-cargo-vans-for-your-business-226694)) |
* 77.8" - Sprinter high roof ((http://www.mbvans.com/sprinter/commercial-vans/cargo-van)) | * 77.8" - Sprinter high roof ((http://www.mbvans.com/sprinter/commercial-vans/cargo-van)) |
* 76" - [[rv:ram_promaster|Promaster]]((http://cdn.dealereprocess.com/cdn/brochures/ram/2015-promaster.pdf)) | * 76" - [[rv:ram_promaster|Promaster]]((http://cdn.dealereprocess.com/cdn/brochures/ram/2015-promaster.pdf)) |
===== aftermarket high roof ===== | ===== aftermarket high roof ===== |
{{ :rv:fiberine_chevy_camper.jpg?200|from http://www.fiberine.com/GVMR/Full_Size_Van_Tops.html#14}} | {{ :rv:fiberine_chevy_camper.jpg?200|from http://www.fiberine.com/GVMR/Full_Size_Van_Tops.html#14}} |
The most common roof alteration for American vans is the fiberglass raised roof. The roof can be shipped or installed at the roof forming factory; buying a new fiberglass roof and installing it will cost $2000-$4000. | The most common roof alteration for American vans is the fiberglass raised roof. The roof can be shipped or installed at the roof forming factory; buying a new fiberglass roof and installing it will cost $2000-$4500((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-Cost-of-putting-a-high-top-roof-on-an-extended-body-e250-e350-or-similar-van?pid=125394#pid125394)). |
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Full size cargo vans with a 24" high top will yield about 74" of headroom when finished out.((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-used-high-top-fitment-guide?pid=252269#pid252269)) | Full size cargo vans with a 24" high top will yield about 74" of headroom when finished out.((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-used-high-top-fitment-guide?pid=252269#pid252269)) |
* <del>[[http://www.cyclevan.com/|CycleVan]]</del> - CycleVan is no longer making high roofs as of Nov 2016.((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-Possible-Sources-for-Hightops-Hi-Tops?pid=242795#pid242795)) | * <del>[[http://www.cyclevan.com/|CycleVan]]</del> - CycleVan is no longer making high roofs as of Nov 2016.((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-Possible-Sources-for-Hightops-Hi-Tops?pid=242795#pid242795)) |
* [[http://www.tufport.com/van-conversion-features|Tufport]] | * [[http://www.tufport.com/van-conversion-features|Tufport]] |
| * [[http://www.optoverland.com/|Opt Overland]]((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=24320&pid=324194#pid324194)) |
| * [[https://www.coloradocampervan.com/|Colorado Camper Van]]((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=24320&pid=324194#pid324194)) |
| * [[http://fiberglassme.com/|FiberglassME]] - Bob says avoid this vendor.((https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mn7IKyxBfJc&t=1s)) Mxkutch also had a bad experience.((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=26902&pid=337437#pid337437)) |
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* increases ventilation | * increases ventilation |
* CON | * CON |
* canvas sides may be damaged in high winds, as when [[camping:boondocking|desert boondocking]] | * canvas sides may be damaged in high winds, as when [[camping:dispersed|boondocking]] in the desert |
* canvas sides need to be dry before storing | * canvas sides need to be dry before storing |
* may not be as watertight | * may not be as watertight |