solidsided roof replacement

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katie
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solidsided roof replacement

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Hi all, was hoping someone could help me fix, or find parts for my solid sided 1983 Ci autohomes camper. I really like this type of roof and would like to fix and use it, as at the mo it leaks wind and water! The chipboard top is soaked in parts and the screws are comming out the sides have splits in them where the screws go in and i'm really feeling the cold in it when we go out. Hope someone can help.
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Post by Westy.Club.Joker »

Hi Katie, welcome to the `van world :)

Have a look at the thread on the Campers section, on "hi-top" by Jilly, same thing being discussed here with some good info on who does `em :)
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hi there and welcome to the club
i had one of those bloody rooves and what a pain in the bum i agree they are great when not leaking but they do and they are so annoying i changed mine for a devon roof so much easier and alot less hassle but you never know someone on here may have had one and repaired it
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Thanks Guys for the welcome and the replies. Ohhh...I was hoping someone on here had already had one fixed or new how to do it. Oh well such is life with a van!! Maybe my boatbuilder friend can mould me some new sides, and just cut a new marine ply roof top????
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Hi Katie, I too have a hard sided pop-top, just not so hard on top where all the wood has rotten. After trying to find an exact replacement unsuccessfully, I have opted for a devon replacement. I'm taking my roof off in bits, so if you are interested in some to help repair your roof, give me a shout.

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hi opium
Thats great news, so i sent you a p.m. but not sure if you got it? Would love the roof to use for repairs, can we arrange something?
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HI KATIE ,WE HAVE A DEVON SOLID POP TOP, BELIEVE ME NOTHING IS UNREPAIRABLE IN THIS DAY AND AGE ,TRY VW CITY LTD IN PORTS OR TALK TO THE REMARKABLE BEN AT BUSHAUS HE SHOULD BE ABLE TO POINT YOU IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION(BEWARE DO NOT VISIT HIS PREMISES OR YOU MAY SUCCUMB TO THE MADNESS THAT IS BECOMING A BAY/SPLITTY OWNER ,BELIEVE ME I'VE SEEN IT HAPPEN AND IT'S THE ROAD TO DEBT, POVERTY & RUIN )GOOD LUCK MARK,KATE&LOTTIE
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