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I am looking for a fiberglass van topper for my 2014 Ford E350 Extended Van on the east coast. Southeast would be even better. Thank You!

In UK we have gone save the planet mad and have some of the highest fuel prices in the world. For a lot of people in UK 20 mpg is too much and any less is unthinkable & unviable to run a van.

Change in plans. Converting my Jeep Cherokee into a high top day camper, because a dead tree dropped on it and needed to do something. Was planning on using 2x2s, decided that before saw this video. Will still convert it, but recalled a woodworking trick I learned years ago, think first project with is was in early '70s. Know for a fact I did a toy box using that method about 25 years ago, and it is still in use. There will be no metal, only 1X2s, OSB, Titebond II, and topped off with poor man's fiberglass. The strength should be the same as using 2x2s, perhaps a tad more. Sometimes it pays to be an old dude with experience.

I plan a high top conversion for my vehicle, I will be using fibreglass also. Except, I will be using poor man's fiberglass instead of store bought. Why buy something when you can make it? I do a lot of thinking, and research, before I make a decision out of normal. And am going with poor man's fibreglass. Has a load of advantages for a project like mine.

Hey, your van, use toothpicks if you want to. Actually from what I know, it could be done with toothpicks, but would take a lonnng time, and not worth the effort. Looks good, I could do similar with 1x2x, but likely will be using 2x2s also, Hadn't planned on making a high top, but a dead dropped on my Jeep Cheokee and smashed the driver's rear door way beyond acceptable repair, so I will have a Jeep Cherokee high top day vehicle. (Day vehicle, no camper, but a recliner for rest and naps, maybe TV, radio for sure, cooler, composting toilet. Not intended for camping, rather a daily driver, and lets you have a toilet available, a recliner when you get tired or want to catch a TV show, cooler for sodas, and then back to the house to eat supper and sleep there). And, if I want to, I'll even put in a 4x4 or two in the build process.

As long as the OSB is kept from getting wet should be no problem. Nice job.

I want to copy this syle and use the material and same methods for my minivan. I only want 24 to 30 inches extra just to stand up inside the van and get more space.

Next time you should hot coat the wood before glass. Great job overall

the wood should be saturated in resin first then matts applied- look up boat builders how they do it. it prevent delamination later on

I have a hightop on my van and am lookin to trade someone the hightop on my van for there roof there gonna cut off or if u still have the stock roof u cut off i will trade my hightop for the metal roof

This is the greatest hightop design ever. Cant wait for an update.

THIS IS AWESOME, thanks for posting.

Interesting - any data on how the constant side-to-side flexing might affect all of the top's fasteners?

the video said he cutting his roof, but doesn't shw that I was hoping to see the end result thats all

Did you use only one mat or multiple layers of fiberglass mat?

The dog clips make this 1000x better ❤🐶🌼🐶

i wish you were in cancun mexico, so maybe you could make my town and country minivan with high roof, here in mexico nobody makes those jobs

How many pounds is weight the top ?

How thick was ur fiberglass

Nice of your pal to lend you his bowl.

Really takes the roll from helpful to deadly if you're not wearing your belt.

Exactly what I want to do.. thanks for video

great video

I have got a 1999 Savannah and copied this top on my van . I was 70 years old when I did it and it came out great . I made a couple of changes but basically everything was built the same I use regular plywood , I used your idea of flashing on the edges, I have more than 6 ft 10 Headroom. thank you for all the videos of your build , it made it very easy to copy your design and implement it on my truck , it's a very practical and logical design and works fantastic

You did a great job on your videos. Don't be discouraged with TH-cam. Very few people have either the skills or guts to do what you did. Figured I'd send a "hello" and see how things were going.

That's cheap. What do you use? You're supposed to use plywood which is much stronger.

You should use plywood plywood plywood is strong that better. Yes, it's like Liberia, but stronger use chipboard that chipboard is going to warp all the time.

Good video, do the commercial tops have OSB or plywood inside the bulk of the top? Or are they mostly fiberglass that was formed on a wooden mold, Im curious about the weight difference.

What about the air conditioning cause? I noticed somewhat time it gets hot in that ran and don't tell me insulation makes it hurt in the desert b*******

Does it leak? How did you seal it, and how did you contour it to the top of the van? Thanx!

I was so tense for a second there😂

How many gallons of resin did you use? Im almost finished with my 24in hightop

Do you not want to fasten the lower part of the fiberglass to the metal of the "remaining part of the roof" with some screws? I dont know how much the fiberglass sticks on to the metal, but I got a feeling the most tension is going to be on the wooden parts. Perhaps that was the idea? I'm curious since I've been thinking of doing something like this, but make the lover part of the fiberglass rather thick so I can attach it to the metal and let it take the most tension. Thanks for a series of very informative and inspirational videos!

plz i want one high roof for savana 2009

Did you add Bolts from the inside?

What size compressor did you use?

Hey i just had an idea.... get basic cuts on plywood.... glass it before install... then glass all the corners plus more layers.... Not being armchair here, nor disrespectful.... this is my third or fourth time watching and had the idea

I’m thinking of following your lead on the roof build, for my Vanagon…. Right now I have a 2.5L Subaru motor in her, but ,at putting a Turbo Diesel…. Any thoughts on if you think the top would work for a Gas Subaru motor? Thanks man…. Great job!…

Installing portholes, hatches, windows to the fiberglass Westfalia pop up roof. Would it work without weakening the roof too much ( I'd be careful keeping the extra weight in check)?

Great video!

Hi @SisuVan Could you please put links to the Fiberglass materials you used? Besides maybe not using OSB (as you mentioned in a comment), is there anything recommend doing differently a second time around?

Great video, thanks 👍

I like the build videos looking forward to more

Great project men! I am doing the same, and having your videos as a reference is nice. I am framing it with aluminum. I have a question about car insurance. Did you have to re-insurance the vehicle since it has been modified? thanks!

Cuties baby

love this series! Would you be able to link the porthole windows you used?? thanks!

Been with you since the start of this project. Guess those other people are not laughing now. Lot of hard work and energy went into the project, and it shows. Would have loved for you to had settled in the NC. We could have really done some crazy projects. Hope to see a few adventure/ camping videos in the following months.

Nice!! Congrats on the little one!!

New Subscriber here from Prescott, enjoy your content!!

Congratulations on the beautiful baby!