westfalia poptop storage?

The Tardis factor (interiors, awnings, roofs etc)

Moderators: User administrators, Moderators

Post Reply
rikg24
Registered user
Posts: 165
Joined: 25 Oct 2012, 12:42
80-90 Mem No: 12226
Location: stockport

westfalia poptop storage?

Post by rikg24 »

I have the late poptop roof without the storage facility thats on the earlier roof has any one come up with a rack for the front part of the roof or any other ideas cheers Rik :)

Ralf85
Registered user
Posts: 4447
Joined: 13 Jan 2010, 12:42
80-90 Mem No: 4418
Location: West London - 1985 westie pop top, LHD, 1900 DF engine

Re: westfalia poptop storage?

Post by Ralf85 »

Gunzl supply the old style racks new with the brackets, sold separately. They are only about 3" deep so not great storage space.

User avatar
lloydy
Registered user
Posts: 8013
Joined: 24 Nov 2009, 17:54
80-90 Mem No: 5262
Location: cheam surrey

Re: westfalia poptop storage?

Post by lloydy »

I couldn't be without it, get lots in mine. Even have the genuine waterproof westy luggage bag around somewhere
Time is a drug. Too much of it kills you

rikg24
Registered user
Posts: 165
Joined: 25 Oct 2012, 12:42
80-90 Mem No: 12226
Location: stockport

Re: westfalia poptop storage?

Post by rikg24 »

The earlier roof seams to be a much better idea to me.is there no factory rack or storage solutions for the later roofs.

Ralf85
Registered user
Posts: 4447
Joined: 13 Jan 2010, 12:42
80-90 Mem No: 4418
Location: West London - 1985 westie pop top, LHD, 1900 DF engine

Re: westfalia poptop storage?

Post by Ralf85 »

rikg24 wrote:The earlier roof seams to be a much better idea to me.is there no factory rack or storage solutions for the later roofs.

See above!

rikg24
Registered user
Posts: 165
Joined: 25 Oct 2012, 12:42
80-90 Mem No: 12226
Location: stockport

Re: westfalia poptop storage?

Post by rikg24 »

Ralf85 wrote:
rikg24 wrote:The earlier roof seams to be a much better idea to me.is there no factory rack or storage solutions for the later roofs.

See above!
Yep i see you can by the older version i was wondering what other racks /nets /solutions for roof storage people used . :)

User avatar
slowbus
Registered user
Posts: 135
Joined: 14 Jun 2012, 06:43
80-90 Mem No: 3678
Location: Spain

Re: westfalia poptop storage?

Post by slowbus »

I also have the later version Westy. Living in your van long term, certainly makes you look at how every conceivable part of it can be put to best use. One of the mods/upgrades I'm considering doing when I get back home is the Gunzl Luggage Pan together with a GoWesty luggage bag, unless someone can convince me of a better system.
http://www.vwbusshop.de/epages/GuenzlCl ... 255070730E" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

hulky
Registered user
Posts: 232
Joined: 15 Jul 2010, 18:03
80-90 Mem No: 6262
Location: newcastle

Re: westfalia poptop storage?

Post by hulky »

Just got one of these for my luggage pan

http://www.gowesty.com/images/ec/produc ... 8556f9.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Life is for living

rikg24
Registered user
Posts: 165
Joined: 25 Oct 2012, 12:42
80-90 Mem No: 12226
Location: stockport

Re: westfalia poptop storage?

Post by rikg24 »

hulky wrote:Just got one of these for my luggage pan

http://www.gowesty.com/images/ec/produc ... 8556f9.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Thats great but you need the early roof :(

User avatar
lloydy
Registered user
Posts: 8013
Joined: 24 Nov 2009, 17:54
80-90 Mem No: 5262
Location: cheam surrey

Re: westfalia poptop storage?

Post by lloydy »

Have you thought about putting a roofbox on the main pop top?
Time is a drug. Too much of it kills you

User avatar
Westy End
Registered user
Posts: 164
Joined: 09 May 2009, 21:10
80-90 Mem No: 7733
Location: 'ackerney, london

Re: westfalia poptop storage?

Post by Westy End »

I have the late style roof. The previous owner has put two fixing points on the three sides of the faring and two at the front above the windscreen. Now i can just put a roll mat down to protect the paint and spider bungee a big bag down when i need to or leave the "aerodynamic" faring when i dont.
....========¬====¬
.../-/--|----||---\-----‴-----\
..#/__|__ ||__❚[\_____⌒ _\›
.|======|===[ ❑❑ΞⓦΞ❑❑]
[⎛⎞...|.....|⎛⎞ [ ‹=====›]
-⎝⎠\_|__ /⎝⎠ ⫅=====⫆⎠ (apologies to jed the spread)

hulky
Registered user
Posts: 232
Joined: 15 Jul 2010, 18:03
80-90 Mem No: 6262
Location: newcastle

Re: westfalia poptop storage?

Post by hulky »

rikg24 wrote:
hulky wrote:Just got one of these for my luggage pan

http://www.gowesty.com/images/ec/produc ... 8556f9.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Thats great but you need the early roof :(

I have changed my fang for the luggage pan for extra storage.
Life is for living

User avatar
Epiphone
Registered user
Posts: 167
Joined: 22 Nov 2009, 21:20
80-90 Mem No: 7754
Location: Munich, Germany (Redditch, Worcs)

Re: westfalia poptop storage?

Post by Epiphone »


Post Reply