If you re comfortable cutting a hole in the roof of your van you should be able to install a high top yourself.
Install roof top a c in van.
You simply tighten these bolts to secure the rooftop unit to the van.
All kinds of truck cabins mining truck special trucks tractors excavators small vans.
As with anything used check craigslist local wrecker s yards and van specific forums.
The rooftop init is held in place with a square bracket which you need to bolt from the inside of your van.
First step though is finding a suitable top.
2400w or 3200w installation type.
Window ac units aren t the easiest to install in a van so here is a video which does a good job at explaining the install process.
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Roof top mounted voltage.
The windows can be mounted in the middle of the van or almost all the way to the back.
When installing this unit you may also want to put some really thin strips of foam board insulation between the wood window frame and the ac unit to prevent it from rattling while the van is moving and to act as an extra sealant.
They can not be mounted closer to the front because the van top is too curved.
You can also buy an adaptor for the inside of the roof.
You ll need plenty of help or a lift to get your top on.
Some transit owners have used jb weld and adhesive caulk to flatten the area out.
The frame fits up against your ceiling paneling and the four bolts go through this frame and up into threaded nuts built into the rooftop unit.
Does any of the original van roof remain after the install.
You ll need to build some kind of support from the inside between the sheet metal and the bracket as the whole setup requires about 1 5 distance between the two.
Dc 12v or dc 24v application vehicle.
Once the top is in place it is simply a matter of bolting it onto the van.
The ceiling assembly comes with a metal frame and 4 super long bolts.
For all installations we leave the front section above the two front seats intact.
The transit roof is curved but most roof fans assume a flat surface.