thanks for the pics and prices, looks better with the bi fold bed, will definitely look into them as I need a low roof below 2 mtrs for daily use
Best Pop Top for a T6
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them when fitting your roof m8
just fitted this on a lwb skyline roof
I've looked at loads, and I mean loads, and spent many hours hoovering up as much information as I possibly on the Internet. Nothing beats seeing the product in real life though. I spoke to many different vendors at Busfest, and I tested a few different roof’s such as Skyline, Hilo, SCA, Reimo and a few others. I went for a Reimo easy-fit for Trev (my van). It came down to build quality, ease of use, support if the product is faulty and dealer recommendations.
Happy to chat more if you need further information.
Happy to chat more if you need further information.
Has anyone fitted a Hilo Surf roof? I would love to fit a Hilo sport roof but budget will not allow. Just want to know if I go for the cheaper model I won’t regret it. Thanks
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This is great advice. Really helpful. We have just had two quotes today that very so much it's unreal. Thinking of ringing skiline tomorrow. Thanks for this. Please can I sk approx how much we would be looking at for the roof all done?
Has anyone heard of the stealth elevating roof.
I'm looking for the best value for money pop top and came across this web site
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Looking for recommendations that won't break the bank but look good and work well.
I'm looking for the best value for money pop top and came across this web site
Home - STEALTH
Looking for recommendations that won't break the bank but look good and work well.
Avoid HiLo and avoid Van Doc. See recent posts on these two which explain why.
The problem is that even going and seeing their workmanship does not necessarily help. I paid due diligence in checking out who to use, and still got royally screwed over.
The problem is that even going and seeing their workmanship does not necessarily help. I paid due diligence in checking out who to use, and still got royally screwed over.
Thanks DaveyB. Yes, i looked at the stylish Hilo and heard about all the nightmares fitters are having with fitting as well as supply, but that was after discounting it on price anyhow. I went to look at Skyline roofs in Weston S-M and don't much like the flimsy canvas and also wonder if it compromises the safety of the vehicle's structure. Nice guys there but I wasn't much wiser and they seem to have a problem with the Aurora at the moment so it is only the higher profile original ones available. Austops is a complete mystery other than the price as haven't even seen one so don't know how safe or good they are... .And Reimo, well being German in this field has to be a winner, but only as good as the fitter I suppose..
That’s why I ended up buying a Cali, for peace of mind
Ha! That's funny and quite understandable. I am now seriously considering selling this beautiful van before doing any more modifications in favour of a MWB Crafter instead which I now realise would suit our needs much better. Do you have any ideas about where and how I might best go about selling?
Just realised mentioning Crafter may be sacrilege on a T6 Forum, so I apologise it that's the case!
Just realised mentioning Crafter may be sacrilege on a T6 Forum, so I apologise it that's the case!
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Ah, thank you Tombo. Of the three, Reimo is around 4.5-5k it seems and should be quite sturdy and not too rattly I imagine.
Who fitted yours?
Same here, we have a Reimo Easyfit which was fitted as part of a full conversion by CMC, Hythe. 5 months in, and all is well with it.
Whilst it may be your experience, I've got nothing but good things to say about my HiLo (fitted by Xtremevan). Looks great, works great, no rattles or breakages after 9m use (so far...) and I also did my due diligence on fitter.
Stealth poptops do seem to get more complaints tho compared to bathtubs though (applies to both HiLo and Lowlife), perhaps a more complex fit &/or less industrialised training schemes than Reimo etc?
CMC did ours too.
