Vintage high top vans weren t much higher than the original roof.
How much is a high roof on van.
Older high tops often mounted tvs in these parts.
Penske s high roof cargo van moves large bulk items to one room the right size for moving large appliances and furniture or a studio apartment.
We could say ford is king of customization.
First step though is finding a suitable top.
This model is rated over 462 cubic feet of cargo volume when properly equipped.
Radiant barrier with insulation and plywood on top.
As with anything used check craigslist local wrecker s yards and van specific forums.
In this story the van was an empty cargo shell.
This one happens to be a 4 4 because it s alaska after all.
With some of the newest vehicles in the industry penske trucks receive regularly scheduled preventive maintenance and are cleaned.
This is probably the cheapest and easiest way to begin but any standard van would work.
Inside these lower sections usually serve as an area for shelves lights and entertainment components.
Part of the original van roof can be left intact to help support cabinetry and other structures that will be attached to the high top.
I ve seen the most success with wrecker s yards pick your part locations.
If this cargo capacity is not enough for you ram offers 3500 high roof cargo van in extended version.
Transit ford s full sized cargo van is produced in 3 roof heights and 3 wheelbase.
Rent a 12 foot high roof cargo van recommended for up to 1 room.
To maintain the structure of the van the front and rear sections of the roof are usually left intact.
I chose to leave about 18 of the original roof at the rear because i plan to use that space for storage.