Choosing the Best Campervan Roof Height

Mid Roof or High Roof Campervan

So many questions around whether to get a mid roof or high roof AWD Ford Transit van. This is a breakdown of the pros and cons of each. It really does come down to personal preference.

Let’s start by saying we sell majority of medium roof Ford Transits. Our customers range in height too:) We've had customers over 6'2" order a mid roof and customers under 5'6" order a high roof. Just personal preference. The mid roof is 5'11" standing room inside and the high roof is 6'6".

The Pros of a Mid Roof Campervan

• It's lower, making it easier to drive, park and get places vs the high roof.

• Less expensive than the high roof

• Cleaning interior and exterior is easier

• Easier to access upper cabinets

• Less effect from wind on the highway

• Easier to reach the awning

The Pros of a High Roof Campervan

• Interior height is 6’6”

• 36” head room in upper bed

The Cons of a Mid Roof:

• 5’11” interior height

• 26” head room in upper bed

The Cons of a High Roof

• Driving capabilities with wind

• Driving, parking and getting down overgrown forest roads or city streets are more difficult with a high roof

• Getting gear on/off the roof is more difficult due to the height

Conclusion on what van roof height to choose:

You’ll need to ask yourself how you plan to use your van. Do you need to able to park in a garage? Do you camp off-grid or in campgrounds? Do you want your van to blend in or stand out? Do you plan to use the upper bed every time you camp and want the maximum head room?

Most of the time, the interior height of the mid roof isn’t a factor for our customers. Our customers are outside hiking, biking, surfing, hunting, etc. They come inside to rest at the end of a long adventure packed day. So they are sitting or cooking or bent over taking off their dirty boots. We totally get how nice it is to have all the head room that a high roof offers. However, you just have to weigh the pros and cons of each for your own lifestyle.