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Topic: VW KAMPER POP TOP ROOF CONVERSION

fionahg

02/6/2006 at 8:45am
Location: ISLE OF WIGHT
Outfit: VW TYPE 25 KAMPER

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Hi There

I wonder if anybody can be of any help.

We own a VW transporter converted to a Kamper by Autohomes (no longer in existence we believe). The Kamper has a pop top of the type that has fold up and down sides (some kind of plastic with windows) and gas struts to elevate the roof. This is great having the extra headroom but difficult to raise and a very ugly. We love the van and it is generally in excellent condition, we are wondering if there would be any chance of fitting a new type of pop top to it that was a little less gross and a little more aerodynamic. We would like an elevating type with hinges at the back or side. The van is 1991 Type 25 if this helps.

If this is not the job for you, then perhaps you could point us in the right direction,

Hoping anyone can help

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FHG

mike.wilkinson

02/6/2006 at 4:24pm
Location: north east lincs
Outfit: Dandy 6

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try this http://www.sbmcc.co.uk/ they may be able to help

mike

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billy

03/6/2006 at 7:39am
Location: North Essex
Outfit: Caravelair Alba 400

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If you get a motorhome magazine you will see ads for campervan convertors that will fit a new a new roof--there will be one nr you--for the whole job on a drive in drive out basis expect to pay £2k but reduce cost by removing old roof yerself & fitting out interior of new one-for complete diy you can pay £400 for glass fibre hitop shell-this is stuck on with polyurethane adhesive/sealant such as Sikaflex--

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billy

03/6/2006 at 7:43am
Location: North Essex
Outfit: Caravelair Alba 400

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I should add-if you want a 'Westfalia' style pop top-that hinges from the back-& has a roof rack fairing over the cab-imho the best looking-these are still avalable-do a google search--

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happytheman

05/6/2006 at 2:08pm
Location: Crewe
Outfit: Talbot Autosleeper Harmony

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Try these for advice, maybe the roof could be saved and just new fabric placed/adapted in some way.

Individual Interiors
The Old Post Office
Upton upon Severn
Worcestershire
WR8 0QL

Tel: 01684 592199
www,campershop.co.uk

I found them very knowledgeable when I spoke to them.

Good luck.

robobobo

06/2/2007 at 7:22pm
Location: lincs
Outfit: volkswagon t25 autohomes

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Hi Fiona

I just happened to see your post about your pop top. We have the same autohomes poptop which was damaged on a ferry, they offered to pay for a replacement. I have been trying to desperately find someone to replace it but to no avail.

Did you get anywhere with yours ?

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jay gross

06/2/2007 at 9:16pm
Location: None Entered
Outfit: None Entered

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if you can source a roof i know some one who might fit it for you

twooks

06/2/2007 at 10:48pm
Location: ery
Outfit: V-dub Camper OK!!

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have you tried http://www.justkampers.co.uk/ the place for V-dubbers

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Club Joker

07/2/2007 at 9:47pm
Location: Sunny Lancs
Outfit: Westfalia Club Joker VW T25 1.6TD

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Try www.club80-90.co.uk

You will find all the info you need on the forum site and the tech section, including the possibility of a replacement pop-top for sale. Not an easy job, by the way, to fit a Westy pop-top to a non-factory `van, the roof aperture is, aparantley, unique to genuine Westfalia factory fitted roofs. Anything is possible yhough, with correct know-how

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robobobo

08/2/2007 at 12:58am
Location: lincs
Outfit: volkswagon t25 autohomes

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After searching around www.oconnorscampers.co.uk/roofs.htm

seem to be the only company to fit new westfalia style roofs to all vw vans including the t25. He knew all about my autohomes solid pop top and chatted about all the options.

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Club Joker

08/2/2007 at 11:42pm
Location: Sunny Lancs
Outfit: Westfalia Club Joker VW T25 1.6TD

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Reimo have fitters in this country, manchester is the nearest to myself I believe, there are others around the country.

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SYNCRO

09/2/2007 at 6:28am
Location: GT DUNMOW
Outfit: 1991 VW T25 Autohomes Kamper

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Try these guys

http://www.autovan.co.uk/examples.htm

Autovan Services Ltd,
32 Canford Bottom,
Wimborne,
Dorset,
BH21 2HD,
U.K.

TEL: 01202 848414
FAX: 01202 848429
e-mail: sales at autovan.co.uk

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