[John Forde]

I used to sleep on the roof rack of my sprinter just to enjoy the sky. I've always wanted a roof hatch so I could get back into the van discretely.

I found a Dometic Heki roof hatch for 399 Euros. It is 960 mm X 655 mm.

Has anyone cut a roof hatch yet?

Is 960 x 655 about or exactly the right size?

 

[sdharlie]

I recently installed an emergency roof hatch. My fixed bed is going to be 23" from the ceiling in order for me to have a small seating area below the bed.

I remember when I owned a Lance camper. In the bed area there was the same hatch.

This way I can climb from my bed onto the roof rack (coming soon) I'm ordering the roof rack from Aluminess.com so they will leave a void for the emergency hatch, AC and fantastic vent.

Once constructed my bed platform is going to be really close to the ceiling with no windows to this will be a real emergency exit as well as adding light and a feeling of openness while laying down.

 

[moto-san]

I am in line for a aluminess rack as well. About 4 weeks out!

 

[moto-san]

I like the idea of a roof hatch as well. Interesting idea....

 

[proeddie]

Any idea of how high above the roof the hatch extends when fully closed?

My carport is a great place to park the Promaster, but... it's close!

Ed

 

[moto-san]

looks like at least a couple inches

 

[sdharlie]

I'm guessing without actually measuring - 3"

BUT

If that's a big issue for you get an emergency hatch for a boat. They're normally made with a glass lid but are much more expensive but better quality.