Just found this picture of a Hilo on tinterweb (sorry for tealeafing). Seems like this would be a much better option if you want more room??
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Just found this picture of a Hilo on tinterweb (sorry for tealeafing). Seems like this would be a much better option if you want more room??
The big downside with the hilo is the reduction in internal headroom with the roof down, with a near standard external roof height thos hinges have to fold into something. That said it is still usable and the roof is M1 crash tested and it is so tidy, that tidiness really impresses me, more so than the low profile
Interesting! I've not even seen any van with a pop top so I have no idea what they even look like or work really. HiLo are at CamperJam so hopefully I'll be able to see one! 
Do you have a picture of the inside of your roof in the lowered position? I can't find one anywhere
Very good point right there. I didn't realise how high rib seats were until I installed mine! Luckily my head doesn't touch the roof if I sit normally but it does if I sit upright with a straight back.
@LordGozer is that a reimo rail? Did you fit it yourself?
Yep could not be doing with that locking mechanism. With the SCA just twist 2 locks at the front and push it up.
Have you got a picture of the front inside when the top is down by any chance
I like that rail, it's what I'm going to get as a final solution, very practical
@Ed Webb it certainly is a nice looking roof and being able to remove the canvas could be really useful however that locking mechanism would really put me off especially after the simplicity of the SCA roof. The front window of my SCA does zip out though.
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We have a skyline roof from Weston super mare , great customer service , really happy with it
Looked at lots of options but we liked the double hinge in the bed board which gives more head space at the end of the Rib bed . I'm 6"3 and can stand there (just) with my head just touching . At the front end of the living area just behind the front seats I would say it's. 7"3 at least . The bed board comes with a free memory foam mattress and for extra 100 they put in a sliding hatch cover which is good . Overall it's was competitive too if I recall . Can't upload pic at the minute as we is in Deep South Cornwall not much tinternet
Looked at lots of options but we liked the double hinge in the bed board which gives more head space at the end of the Rib bed . I'm 6"3 and can stand there (just) with my head just touching . At the front end of the living area just behind the front seats I would say it's. 7"3 at least . The bed board comes with a free memory foam mattress and for extra 100 they put in a sliding hatch cover which is good . Overall it's was competitive too if I recall . Can't upload pic at the minute as we is in Deep South Cornwall not much tinternet
Does this help. One with the cover up and the other down showing how the roof comes down over the cab seats.
I do see where your coming from, the SCA is easier to set up and does have uncountable amounts of good reviews but I like the low profile the Hilo offers and I rather like the idea a sliding board to cover the canvas at the front than a piece of Velcro cloth. I may change my mind when I see one in the flesh or even get one priced. But currently I'm intrigued.
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