Thought that I would pass on this info in case anyone is interested in converting a low roof Custom van to a hightop - possibly as part of a camper conversion ? Looks like this gives significantly more headroom than the standard van and it also comes with roof and side windows . The company doing the work is a well established family firm and I am told that they have a reputation for good honest work. If anyone goes for it then it would be nice to see some pics of the finished job. Remember ,this vehicle would then be over 2 m high so some might find height barriers an issue -
though we are just back from touring Ireland and it was never a problem. I much prefer hightops to folding roofs and the conversion price looks to be about the same if not less. Anyway,here are the details
DRIVELODGE .
Email : james@drivelodge.co.uk
Website: http://www.drivelodge.co.uk
Tel: 01535 637777
The price for a fibreglass high top roof fitted to a Transit Custom SWB is £1,800. This is for the roof fitted to the vehicle in their workshop white, carpet lined including 2 fixed side windows and a 400mmx400mm roof vent ( might even be able to fit a larger one?).
If you would like the roof colour coding it would cost £400 and bed boards ( yes there is room to sleep up there!) cost £240. Prices all include VAT .
The roof conversion process takes around 4-5 days dependant on spec and they are currently taking bookings for February.
To be clear - I have no connection at all with this firm ( and I already have a factory high top! ) however as they are making provision for our vans I reckon they deserve a mention as most similar conversions seem to be for VW!
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