Best Pop Top for a T6

I'll be having a pop top next year hopefully, but there seems like so much choice out there. I'm swaying towards skyline roof, but also considering reimo (possibly spelt wrong) after speaking to @Adam H on here. Very helpful chap and seems knowledgeable.

I'm a nightmare in carparks currently.

T6 on 20's, 30mm drop with chrome roof bars. Never trust the 2m carparks unless I see another van in there
 
Parabola said:
I’m looking for a pop top for our recent van purchase.

Our priority is height at the front and rear (bi-fold must be an option) as I’m 6’4.

Horizon would bed perfect but way out of our price range.

Skyline (standard SWB) is another option but I’ve read about the Auroras opening on motorways, any idea if this fault also exists with the standard versions?

Any other ‘decently priced’ pop tops that provide maximum headroom at the front and back? Cheers!
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Storm for me with a bi fold bed deck and full unzip cavas plus vented windows both side large front window
I also have the slide hatch over the cab makes a big difference while driving
Good lock down straps no issues I always double wrap them
I am 6 ft 2 and sat on the rear seats with the pop up no issues clear head room
 
Albel said:
Storm for me with a bi fold bed deck and full unzip cavas plus vented windows both side large front window
I also have the slide hatch over the cab makes a big difference while driving
Good lock down straps no issues I always double wrap them
I am 6 ft 2 and sat on the rear seats with the pop up no issues clear head room
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Exactly the same as mine @Albel the best mode I’ve had done to my van.

John.

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I love my Hi Lo as it does not shout camper van. The downside is reduced headroom in the van when its down, and you cannot store any bedding up there
 
Hi all. Looking to pull the trigger on a pop top. Seen the obvious skyline original (put off the aurora as fly open) seems a lot get those. I like the storm roofs but not seen in person yet. How is everyone liking those after a few month.

I’m worried about wind noise/rattles. Alongside ruining my van. So what to get it right. Any updates/advise. So many company’s now!
 
I had my storm pot top fitted at cosmic campers Derby top quality workmanship and I’m into my third year with it and very happy with it.
I went to their workshop first to se their workmanship and was quite happy to have the installation.
 
Anyone have recent experience of WestDubs? I've looked through some of the older posts. Installer I want to use installs West Dubs - says Reimo is more good marketing than anything else (though he is happy to install whichever I choose). I'm happy to use whichever & have the budget for Reimo but don't want to unnecessarily spend more. Would be great to have froli bed system + mattress permanently up there when traveling (ok to put bedding below if that doesn't fit). Does either accommodate those requirements does anyone know? Not having terrible wind noise would also be a plus. Thanks
 
My experience isn't that recent but FWIW, my roof was fitted in the West Dubs workshops back in 2019 and I've always been very happy with it. Any issues have been of my own making really but on the three occasions that I've had to deal with them they have always been very helpful. Sorry I can't help with the bedding storage as we have never used it for sleeping (our duvalay mattress and topper roll up and store on the rear of the Smart bed when we're away). Its's a personal thing but I suspect that if I was buying again, I probably wouldn't bother with the 'Panoramic Canvas' - we unzipped ours a couple of times when we first got it and it was a novelty but haven't really bothered after that - others might have a different opinion on that though.
 
Ayjay said:
My experience isn't that recent but FWIW, my roof was fitted in the West Dubs workshops back in 2019 and I've always been very happy with it. Any issues have been of my own making really but on the three occasions that I've had to deal with them they have always been very helpful. Sorry I can't help with the bedding storage as we have never used it for sleeping (our duvalay mattress and topper roll up and store on the rear of the Smart bed when we're away). Its's a personal thing but I suspect that if I was buying again, I probably wouldn't bother with the 'Panoramic Canvas' - we unzipped ours a couple of times when we first got it and it was a novelty but haven't really bothered after that - others might have a different opinion on that though.
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Thanks that's very useful.
 
Vroomfondel said:
We're looking for a pop top ourselves and were thinking of a vanmax but it would appear they are out of business. View attachment 267795
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Vanmax are now supplied by Halifax Camoer conversions. Just not naming them Vanmax at the moment from what I can work out on social media.
They used to be the main installer of the Vanmax roof prior to Vanmax stopping production of the VW roof.

www.halifaxcampervanconversions.co.uk

Slimline Poptops | Halifax Campervan Conversions Ltd

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We had a canna’s on our T5.1 and it was an amazing good roof. There used to be a video of one being driven over in their yard by a Nissan Navara and there wasn’t any damage. Solid as a rock and good quality
 
airhoguk said:
We had a canna’s on our T5.1 and it was an amazing good roof. There used to be a video of one being driven over in their yard by a Nissan Navara and there wasn’t any damage. Solid as a rock and good quality
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is canna’s a brand or a spelling mistake?
 
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