I haven’t had mine finished off inside. I’m doing it myself. But I did look in one of the vans there. Micheal said they use the hardboard cutdown off the original ceiling covered in carpet. I took these pics. I guess the same as yours.
Which Skyline pop-top: original or Aurora?
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A black marker or black screws would probably hide them better.
I have some 10mm by 150mm plastic flat board. I might try cutting that to shape and cover it. See if it looks any better.
I used the original roof panel and cut it to fit then carpeted and mounted it with these screws from gallant (needed to drill holes in the panel and the metal)
www.gallantuk.com
Can just about see it in the top left of the picture here.
25 x Black Trim Panel Fixing Clips for VW T4,T5,T6 Transporter
These fixings are suitable for fitting all carpet lined panels to include: Side Panels Side and Rear Doors Roof Lining The screws are 25mm long and suitable for thicker carpet lined panels. The fixings can be used with all carpet lining projects for vans and campervans. When fitted to a VW T5...
www.gallantuk.com
Can just about see it in the top left of the picture here.
Thanks for the pic , put my mind at rest as that’s exactly as mine is! Not sure how to deal with it yet, doesn’t look bad but boxed in somehow would look better, on the list! Got to remove it anyhow to run the light cables so some black self tappers will be getting used when refitting it.
Thanks for the info, I have a box of them trim clips so might try themI used the original roof panel and cut it to fit then carpeted and mounted it with these screws from gallant (needed to drill holes in the panel and the metal)
25 x Black Trim Panel Fixing Clips for VW T4,T5,T6 Transporter
These fixings are suitable for fitting all carpet lined panels to include: Side Panels Side and Rear Doors Roof Lining The screws are 25mm long and suitable for thicker carpet lined panels. The fixings can be used with all carpet lining projects for vans and campervans. When fitted to a VW T5...
Can just about see it in the top left of the picture here.
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No worries. I at some stage I want to cut and carpet some pieces of ply to fill the gaps but low on the priority list
I’ve put down a deposit for a Skyline Aurora, didn’t fancy the extra expense of the Skylow and I’m hearing reports that nothing can be stored up top. Does anyone sleep with their head at the back of the roof i.e the lower end when the roof is up? I have the option to go with an SCA but it doesn’t look as good as the Skyline and you don’t get a hard hatch.
I’m also keen on the Orange canvas but even Skyline themselves say that you get dazzled by light at the crack of dawn. Seem like all the bright colours have this problem.
Thoughts would be appreciated
I’m also keen on the Orange canvas but even Skyline themselves say that you get dazzled by light at the crack of dawn. Seem like all the bright colours have this problem.
Thoughts would be appreciated
I was going to go orange canvas , as I have orange on my van. Ended up going black as i thought the orange would be light early on a morning.I’ve put down a deposit for a Skyline Aurora, didn’t fancy the extra expense of the Skylow and I’m hearing reports that nothing can be stored up top. Does anyone sleep with their head at the back of the roof i.e the lower end when the roof is up? I have the option to go with an SCA but it doesn’t look as good as the Skyline and you don’t get a hard hatch.
I’m also keen on the Orange canvas but even Skyline themselves say that you get dazzled by light at the crack of dawn. Seem like all the bright colours have this problem.
Thoughts would be appreciated
Still wish I’d probably gone orange. But I like the black.
I went red on my standard skyline.
Yes it’s bright in the morning but no more than a tent and usually use an eye mask anyway
I think it looks sweet with the top up
Yes it’s bright in the morning but no more than a tent and usually use an eye mask anyway
I think it looks sweet with the top up
I’m so tempted with Orange but have a 3yr old who will probably not like the sun coming in so early…
We have a red one and if we hit problems with the light intend on getting one of these:
Pop Top Camper Van Screens - Rainbow Thermal Screens
Insulated camper van pop-top screens. More usable bunk space with less drafts & heat loss. Reimo, SCA, VW & Mercedes, plus custom pop top thermal wrap sizes
rainbowscreens.co.uk
Having previously hired one with a grey canvas I'm not sure there's a whole lot of difference in the amount of light gets through, just the colour!
You may struggle with mattress storage in an Aurora, one of the reasons I went for a standard.I’ve put down a deposit for a Skyline Aurora, didn’t fancy the extra expense of the Skylow and I’m hearing reports that nothing can be stored up top. Does anyone sleep with their head at the back of the roof i.e the lower end when the roof is up? I have the option to go with an SCA but it doesn’t look as good as the Skyline and you don’t get a hard hatch.
I’m also keen on the Orange canvas but even Skyline themselves say that you get dazzled by light at the crack of dawn. Seem like all the bright colours have this problem.
Thoughts would be appreciated
my strategy would definitely be ‘do everything to encourage the three year old to sleep-in for as long as possible’.
So… This is what I’m trying to understand.
The Aurora seems to be bigger on top of the van, but yet won’t hold a mattress like the standard will. Where is the space going? Does the standard roof take up more head space in the van?
I have an Aurora, BTW.
I’ve put down a deposit for a Skyline Aurora, didn’t fancy the extra expense of the Skylow and I’m hearing reports that nothing can be stored up top. Does anyone sleep with their head at the back of the roof i.e the lower end when the roof is up? I have the option to go with an SCA but it doesn’t look as good as the Skyline and you don’t get a hard hatch.
I’m also keen on the Orange canvas but even Skyline themselves say that you get dazzled by light at the crack of dawn. Seem like all the bright colours have this problem.
Thoughts would be appreciated
My kids (8 & 3) sleep with their heads at the narrow end. They’re totally fine with it. As an adult, I wouldn’t.
What do you mean by external screen?I store my 25mm mattress up top in my Aurora roof plus my external screen , no problemo.
I should give that a try. See if I can get the pop top cover or some more bedding up there.
Soz, didn't explain that very well, the external thermal screen cover for the front windscreen/side windows.
