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Sunroof installation and fitting

Basque Country -Anglet

Project creation - Installation - Follow-up

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The benefits of a sunroof for your van

Add a standing area and/or sleeping area by raising the original roof. The work involves cutting out the structure, fitting a reinforcement frame, assembling the pop-up roof, then finishing and checking.

This is not an operation anodyne. We have the authorisations of the manufacturers to ensure that your vehicle retains the necessary approvals. 

Types of roof 

  • Front-hinge : the most common, good aero, good wind resistance.

  • Rear-hinge Practical when the kitchen layout is at the front.

  • Low profile height required to pass under the bars 1.90-2.00 m.

  • Bedding : slatted top or rigid panel + mattress (density to be chosen).

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The day-to-day benefits of a pop-up roof :

A discreet, all-purpose van

With the roof closed, your vehicle retains its compact silhouette. The contained height (often < 2 m depending on model) facilitates access to parking areas with bars of 1.90-2.00 m and areas with height restrictions, while remaining discreet for everyday use.

Practical and easy

With the roof up, you can stand comfortably in the living space, particularly in the kitchen module. It opens and closes in just a few gestures, with assisted kinematics (jacks and latches) designed for frequent use.

Comfort is not sacrificed

The extension offers a dedicated 2-seater berth, with a slatted base (depending on the kit) and mattress for a real sleep on board. For cooler nights, canvas insulation and mosquito nets can complete the package.

The different types of roof :

Procedure for fitting a sunroof to your vehicle

1 - Requirements & checks

  • Vehicle identification: make, model, year, wheelbase (L1/L2/L3), height (H1/H2).
  • Identify constraints: curtain airbags, wiring harnesses, aerials, original reinforcements, existing hatches/lanterns.
  • Kit compatibility: opening dimensions, type of articulation (front/rear), kinematics, final height.
  • Electricity: status of 12 V/230 V network, location of auxiliary battery/fuse holder if options provided.
  • Documentation: technical data sheets, tightening torques, glue/adhesive instructions, electrical diagrams of the kit.

2 - Typical installation sequence (stages)

  • Stage 1 - Surveying & marking out
    Cabin protection, measurements, cutting template, wiring harness and reinforcement markings.
  • Step 2 - Removal
    Headlining, cladding, light fittings, cable trays. Clean access to sheet metal and stringers.
  • Stage 3 - Drawing & cutting
    Controlled cutting (without excessive heating), immediate deburring and extraction of filings.
  • Stage 4 - Anti-corrosion treatment
    Bare edges protected (primer/paint). No exposed metal left at the edge of the opening.
  • Step 5 - Reinforcement frame
    Fitting the perimeter frame and anti-crushing wedges. Structural gluing + riveting/screwing to torque.
  • Step 6 - Installing the roof
    Gluing (continuous bead), positioning, clamping according to sequence. Checking alignment and flatness.
  • Stage 7 - Kinematics
    Fitted with hinges, gas springs and locks. Adjustment for closing without abnormal effort or hard spot.
  • Step 8 - Cloth & seals
    Pinch-free fastening, uniform tension, seam continuity. Control of potentially abrasive areas.
  • Stage 9 - Finishing
    Opening frame, canopy, shutters, dust cover. No protruding screws on the sleeping side.
  • Stage 10 - Electricity (if options)
    Watertight through-holes, mechanically protected sheaths, fuse as close as possible to the source, labelling.
  • Stage 11 - Tests and checks
    • Waterproofing: continuous watering of perimeters/angles (10-15 min).
    • Operations: 15-20 opening/closing cycles.
    • Test run: parasitic noise, whistling, readjustment if necessary.
  • Stage 12 - Dossier & handover
  • Work report, torques applied, consumables references (adhesives/seals), key photos, use/maintenance instructions.

Do you have any questions?

No. Cutting out the roof and fitting the reinforcements is definitive.

By a prolonged watering test around the perimeter and corners, after visual inspection of the bonding beads and joints.

It depends on the kit and the basic model. The value is measured at the end of installation and noted on the file (useful for bars 1.90-2.00 m).

Varies depending on the kit (generally a few dozen kilos). The impact on the payload is recorded on the accident report.

Generally a few working days for installation + finishing (excluding painting or specific options).

Passenger compartment protection, cut to size, anti-corrosion treatment, reinforcement frame, gluing/torque-tightening, mechanical and watertightness tests.

No: adjust kinematics and check edges. Closing must take place without abnormal effort.

Only if authorised by the kit manufacturer and within the limits indicated. Otherwise, abstain.

Yes, ideally planned at the time of installation (watertight pass-through, sheathing, fuse as close as possible to the source).

Depending on the overall layout, an RTI may be required to convert to a VASP Caravan. A technical file (plans, photos, specifications) is then compiled on a case-by-case basis.

The TC checks the condition of the vehicle; the insurer must be informed of the conversion. The installation documents make these procedures easier.

This is a 2-seater bed; the type of slat base and mattress vary according to the kit. Exact dimensions are available on request.

The closure must be flush. A road test can be used to correct any noise (adjustment of latches/joints).

Complete drying of the fabric before closing, gentle cleaning, annual inspection of seals and fastenings, periodic inspection of jacks and latches.

Close in strong winds. In wet weather, avoid folding the wet fabric; if necessary, open it to dry as soon as possible.

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