Future of elevating roofs - Horizon

[Martin Stockwell]

It's official. Its been launched....

Horizon Poptop Roofs | PopTops for Campervan Conversions | United Kingdom

The all new Horizon Sport Elevating Roof System, is not to be confused with a conventional “PopTop” Roof. Our ground breaking patented design, uses a solid aircraft grade Aluminium safety frame and industry leading heavy duty stainless steel hinges. To create the highest lifting when elevated...

www.horizonroofs.co.uk

Horizon Roofs on Instagram: "Follow us for more info on the all new Horizon Sport Roof. If you have any questions please message us. The future of elevating roofs. . . . . . . . . #view #scenic #mountains #trip #adventure #poptop #vanlife #van #vwt5

32 likes, 3 comments - horizon_roofs on October 3, 2022: "Follow us for more info on the all new Horizon Sport Roof. If you have any questions please message us. The future of elevating roofs. . . . . . . . . #view #scenic #mountains #trip #adventure #poptop #vanlife #van #vwt5 #vwt6 #campervan...

www.instagram.com

 

[Dellmassive]

Awesome !!!!!

 

[david173]

This image shamelessly copied from their website encompasses 'Living the dream'

Must say I really like the look of this roof, never been a fan of the the pop top look but completely understand the need for function over form. Hopefully this will live up to the hype and sales talk

 

[DXX]

The problem is the pop top market is up and down at the moment

 

[Bav]

Anyone know if this roof is in any way different to the HiLo, or is this just a rebrand/rename?

 

[Dellmassive]

@Bav

see here from @Visiontech Automotive :

VTA: The Future of Hilo Sport Roof

Please check out our Facebook page for more info on this subject https://www.facebook.com/visiontechsystemsltd/

www.t6forum.com

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spoiler:


Hi, Thanks for your interest.

Ill do my best to answer your questions below :

1.No, we are not Re-Launching the Hilo Roof

2.No, we are not keeping the name

3.Yes, we are doing something different, however retaining the main design elements.

4.Yes Hilo have removed themselves from the market.

 

[Bav]

@Bav

see here from @Visiontech Automotive :

VTA: The Future of Hilo Sport Roof

Please check out our Facebook page for more info on this subject https://www.facebook.com/visiontechsystemsltd/

www.t6forum.com

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spoiler:


Hi, Thanks for your interest.

Ill do my best to answer your questions below :

1.No, we are not Re-Launching the Hilo Roof

2.No, we are not keeping the name

3.Yes, we are doing something different, however retaining the main design elements.

4.Yes Hilo have removed themselves from the market.



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Yeah, I was all over that thread , but I'm just wondering if they've had time to "do something different" yet, or whether that's for the future and, for now, they've just removed the HiLo name.

 

[Linoleum Bonypart]

Hope it will be able to take a load on the roof rails

 

[Skyliner33]

Yeah, I was all over that thread , but I'm just wondering if they've had time to "do something different" yet, or whether that's for the future and, for now, they've just removed the HiLo name.

I have been emailing them. I have specifically asked what the differences are, and have come to the conclusion its just a rebrand. Maybe anything else is for the future.

 

[Bav]

I have been emailing them. I have specifically asked what the differences are, and have come to the conclusion its just a rebrand. Maybe anything else is for the future.

Cheers Jon. Will PM you.

 

[Littleblackflash]

I really wanted a HiLo and I'll probably go for one of these. I think a lot of it was down to the fitting but I've not seen anything that's not possible to sort. The only reason for not going for a hilo earlier is the poor customer care and the knowing it will need work doing even after spending £5K +

 

[Skyliner33]

I really wanted a HiLo and I'll probably go for one of these. I think a lot of it was down to the fitting but I've not seen anything that's not possible to sort. The only reason for not going for a hilo earlier is the poor customer care and the knowing it will need work doing even after spending £5K +

I fully understand this position. That's the reason I didn't opt. Maybe my memory fails me, but I thought you got a Stealth roof?
I must admit if they could improve three headboard design I would probably go for one of these in carbon fibre rather than a fibreglass roof.

 

[Eli]

I really wanted a HiLo and I'll probably go for one of these. I think a lot of it was down to the fitting but I've not seen anything that's not possible to sort. The only reason for not going for a hilo earlier is the poor customer care and the knowing it will need work doing even after spending £5K +

Hilo or whatever it is called now is £5.7k plus vat and that’s without things like scenic canvas. You are looking at £9k with the extras

 

[Bigsidavies]

Hilo or whatever it is called now is £7.5k plus vat and that’s without things like scenic canvas. You are looking at £9k plus vat with the extras

Who in their right mind would spend that?
Really can’t see them doing many when you consider the price of the alternatives.

 

[Bav]

Hilo or whatever it is called now is £7.5k plus vat and that’s without things like scenic canvas. You are looking at £9k plus vat with the extras

In June last year I put a deposit down for a camper conversion that included a LWB HiLo with all the extras: colour-coded roof, polished hinges, scenic/coloured canvas. At the time the roof was quoted at £5900 (incl. VAT), but when I came to pay for it (in Feb this year) the price had increased by £1k.

From what you're saying, the price has increased another £4k since Feb.

Glad I paid for it in Feb, even if it is sat in VTA awaiting my still-to-be-delivered factory order!

 

[Bav]

Who in their right mind would spend that?
Really can’t see them doing many when you consider the price of the alternatives.

Not sure I'm in my right mind @Bigsidavies

 

[Bigsidavies]

Not sure I'm in my right mind @Bigsidavies

Still nowhere near the new basic £9k incl VAT or nearly £11k with extras.
Are you sure you’re a true Yorkshireman?

 

[Eli]

In June last year I put a deposit down for a camper conversion that included a LWB HiLo with all the extras: colour-coded roof, polished hinges, scenic/coloured canvas. At the time the roof was quoted at £5900 (incl. VAT), but when I came to pay for it (in Feb this year) the price had increased by £1k.

From what you're saying, the price has increased another £4k since Feb.

Glad I paid for it in Feb, even if it is sat in VTA awaiting my still-to-be-delivered factory order!

Those price are from last Friday

 

[Bav]

Those price are from last Friday

Might have gone up further then!

 

[Martin Stockwell]

Hilo or whatever it is called now is £5.7k plus vat and that’s without things like scenic canvas. You are looking at £9k with the extras

Just to confirm the base price includes what use to be extra, so as standard you will get the higher quality grade tweed scenic canvas and polished hinges included, not extra.