Hi guys,
I've started converting a 2008 SWB, mid-high roof Ford Transit and am looking for some advice before I start insulating & cladding.
The 4 roof struts that sit at the top of the supporting columns are an awkward shape and I'm considering removing them. As I've already put a 1x1.6m solar panel on the roof, I'm not going to have a roof rack, so the roof won't be loaded with anything heavy.
Without these struts, I'll be able to run a straight line of panelling up to the top of the columns and have a small recess before the panelled ceiling, keeping them means the panelling will be a much more difficult job.
A friend took a look and said the struts (pictured) weren't doing very much structurally and could easily be removed by cutting the 4 weld points circled in red.
I'd appreciate your views, has anyone removed the before? Have you still got a roof?
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I've started converting a 2008 SWB, mid-high roof Ford Transit and am looking for some advice before I start insulating & cladding.
The 4 roof struts that sit at the top of the supporting columns are an awkward shape and I'm considering removing them. As I've already put a 1x1.6m solar panel on the roof, I'm not going to have a roof rack, so the roof won't be loaded with anything heavy.
Without these struts, I'll be able to run a straight line of panelling up to the top of the columns and have a small recess before the panelled ceiling, keeping them means the panelling will be a much more difficult job.
A friend took a look and said the struts (pictured) weren't doing very much structurally and could easily be removed by cutting the 4 weld points circled in red.
I'd appreciate your views, has anyone removed the before? Have you still got a roof?
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