Raise the roof or sell the Van..

[Edavies267]

Law has been laid down and its time to... 2003 Quigley EB. Either i raise the roof or we sell. The better half can almost stand.. Almost hurts her back. I just scooch. No matter. After contacting CCV, Sportsmobe, Fiberline, blah blah blah.. in my opinion the van is not worth the 7-12k of raising the roof. I've called local junk yards and finding a high top has been a waste of time thus far. So i guess this post is seeking advice. Leaning sell and getting a class b.

 

[WVI]

I am looking for a top to transplant.....
Ajnother option I'm thinking about attempting, is to graft a truck camper shell to the top of the van and do some additional fiberglass work to it...

 

[iggi]

Given the elevated prices of 4x4 vans, if you're moving to a 2wd class B, then this may be the best time to sell the current rig.

 

[Edavies267]

I am looking for a top to transplant.....
Ajnother option I'm thinking about attempting, is to graft a truck camper shell to the top of the van and do some additional fiberglass work to it...

There is a thread in here where a roof top tent was added to an ambo van. Very interesting build and damn fine job.

 

[Edavies267]

Given the elevated prices of 4x4 vans, if you're moving to a 2wd class B, then this may be the best time to sell the current rig.

I have 2 more trips in the next 6 months that i have planned and own the right tool for the job... Class B vans have appreciated right along with 4x4 vans. So its a wash... Grrrrrrr.

 

[Christian P.]

Financially, it does not make much sense to pay $12k to install a new roof. If it were me, I would try to find an salvaged van with high roof as a donor and then transfer it:

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On the other hand, I am pretty sure what your wife wants is a new camper...

 

[Joey G]

After contacting ... Fiberline, blah blah blah.. in my opinion the van is not worth the 7-12k of raising the roof.

Fiberine quoted you between 7-12k for a high roof?

 

[iggi]

If the van is otherwise the right rig then I'd go with the raised roof.
Even 10K for a roof is likely less than it you'd lose changing rigs and getting the new one sorted out.
Used ones do come up though.
Don't write off buying a high roof van in rough shape, taking the roof and parting the rest out.
There's at least a couple folks that have gone that route.

I have 2 more trips in the next 6 months that i have planned and own the right tool for the job... Class B vans have appreciated right along with 4x4 vans. So its a wash... Grrrrrrr.

 

[Edavies267]

Fiberine quoted you between 7-12k for a high roof?

By the time shipping is paid for i might as well drive to California and have it installed so 7k would be on the low side.

 

[86scotty]

You can find one a lot closer for a couple hundred bucks, just got to look for them. Salvage yards rarely want anything for these. I have found that most salvage yards with a concentration of shuttle vans will be near a big city that supports.......shuttle vans, like with a decent sized airport, etc.

 

[Lilnuts]

Would help to know where the OP is located.

 

[rruff]

After contacting CCV, Sportsmobe, Fiberline, blah blah blah.. in my opinion the van is not worth the 7-12k of raising the roof.

Just make one. Wouldn't be that hard.

 

[Scotty D]

There are cheaper options . I have been on the same fence you are
If you are anywhere near vancouver canada, and they open the border, you could try these guys.
Its much nicer to pay in canadian dollars

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[TheRealPapaK]

Find a jon boat, take out the seats, and flip it over and weld it to your roof. If it’s aluminum , weld some angle brackets you can bolt to and fill the gaps with PL9000

 

[socceronly]

By the time shipping is paid for i might as well drive to California and have it installed so 7k would be on the low side.

Where are you located?