One piece roof panel?

[T6DSGChris]

Debating on one piece roof panel so as to maybe fit six downlighters (had four in my prev t5) and no join that would mess up the aesthetics, the lights would be close to the join etc and look silly

Anyone done a standard one with success?
Or do I stay two piece and stay 4 lights?

pics of your Downlighter positions would be great if pos

 

[Martin955]

From the experience of doing mine with two sections a one piece ceiling panel would be a real struggle to get into place.
Here's a picture of my finished job.

 

[Skyliner33]

Here is mine done as a 1 piece. Not t that difficult to get in.

 

[The Bear78]

You can buy one piece panels on ebay, for example, or make one from a 10 x 5 sheet of ply.
They're cumbersome to fit but far from difficult with a second pair of hands.

 

[T6DSGChris]

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Here is mine done as a 1 piece. Not t that difficult to get in.

that looks well... see one has to ask oneself...if im using all the original clips..etc...do i stop being a tart and just nail in what i have... on a time limit etc...could do this lot later when i need to find stuff to faff with... do like the clean look though! did you measure equal for the lights in the roof or have to move slightly due to the roof beams etc? ta for pic

 

[T6DSGChris]

From the experience of doing mine with two sections a one piece ceiling panel would be a real struggle to get into place.
Here's a picture of my finished job.

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think i will end up going this route...even if just for now... did you do side panels in the lighter grey or just the roof...im anthracite all down the sides and caravelle door/boot trims... but do like this up top has to be said. ta for pic
ps 3 lights up far front?

 

[Skyliner33]

that looks well... see one has to ask oneself...if im using all the original clips..etc...do i stop being a tart and just nail in what i have... on a time limit etc...could do this lot later when i need to find stuff to faff with... do like the clean look though! did you measure equal for the lights in the roof or have to move slightly due to the roof beams etc? ta for pic

I decided where I wanted the lights then checked that the beams were not in the way, no need to move.

My ply is held on by screws that go into plastic bits that are pushed into the OEM clip holes around the edge.

Ps I fitted it on my own, it’s not that hard. I suppose another set of hands would have made it easier.

 

[jimc91]

From the experience of doing mine with two sections a one piece ceiling panel would be a real struggle to get into place.
Here's a picture of my finished job.

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Martin, I’m about to fit my led’s - how far from the edge have you gone to the centre of the light?

 

[The Bear78]

Mine, for example, albeit from an 8x4 sheet.

 

[Martin955]

Martin, I’m about to fit my led’s - how far from the edge have you gone to the centre of the light?

I think I went 250mm in from the edge.

 

[Martin955]

think i will end up going this route...even if just for now... did you do side panels in the lighter grey or just the roof...im anthracite all down the sides and caravelle door/boot trims... but do like this up top has to be said. ta for pic
ps 3 lights up far front?

Silver roof & Graphite walls, door cards.
Yes three lights, one above each rear seat.

 

[cfdave]

I made one from the advice of these guys.
I routed my one with grooves.
Then sikaflex the main panel up. With fixings around the edge. And screws my outer frame in after. So I can still use as access to cables etc

 

[T6DSGChris]

From the experience of doing mine with two sections a one piece ceiling panel would be a real struggle to get into place.
Here's a picture of my finished job.

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what colour is this roof material mate... can you tell me, thankyou

 

[Martin955]

what colour is this roof material mate... can you tell me, thankyou

Silver, I brought it from VeeDub Transporters

 

[Andy_dea]

What depth ply are people using for the roof with the routes details

 

[DarrylDunn]

@cfdave this looks superb

 

[cfdave]

What depth ply are people using for the roof with the routes details

I used 6mm.

 

[cfdave]

@cfdave this looks superb

Thanks. It's looking better now. Changed the lights etc.

 

[MarkHorrell80]

Purchased two of these earlier to replace my saggy ceiling (panel van to kombi problem).
Think I’ve worked out how to fix it to the vans roof - my next question is how hard would it be to install 2 strips of leds on the outside edges ie where to connect them

Many thanks in advance