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putting on a pop-top

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Hi folks,

considering putting a full lenght pop-top on the velle (it has the factory fitted rnr bed, so seems like a good idea)

Think I may have sourced the roof, but before I go ahead and purchase, is there anyone out there who would come and help in the fitting??? Am prepared to drive to someone also, providing the van could be slept in if necessary!

What tools are required? (presume the tin opener is NOT required :D )
Do we need electric near the bus?? Coz where we live this is impossible to do and keep the van on the level. May be able to do it at the sister-in-laws, though.
How long to get the roof in a position where we could sleep in the van if we have to?

Is it really as easy as people say.....

looking forward to your replies
Emma
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Would it be that nice devon side elevating roof up for grabs near you at Sheerness Kent.
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camper wrote:Would it be that nice devon side elevating roof up for grabs near you at Sheerness Kent.

oh tell me more. I might want that!!
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ermie571 wrote:Hi folks,

considering putting a full lenght pop-top on the velle (it has the factory fitted rnr bed, so seems like a good idea)

Think I may have sourced the roof, but before I go ahead and purchase, is there anyone out there who would come and help in the fitting??? Am prepared to drive to someone also, providing the van could be slept in if necessary!

What tools are required? (presume the tin opener is NOT required :D )
Do we need electric near the bus?? Coz where we live this is impossible to do and keep the van on the level. May be able to do it at the sister-in-laws, though.
How long to get the roof in a position where we could sleep in the van if we have to?

Is it really as easy as people say.....

looking forward to your replies
Emma

you can always use my land, if you get stuck!
I've got leccy, a jigsaw, tin opener, lovely neighbours, a hot tub, lots of tea and could always get one of my monkies to help!
oh and a very tall man lives round the corner, I'm sure he'd be up for some light entertainment!
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I'll help out
Did mine, withy friends, in a day

Cost you the RnR bed tho
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I did mine :)
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camper wrote:Would it be that nice devon side elevating roof up for grabs near you at Sheerness Kent.

Would be really interested in knowing more - anyone else seen this advertiesd??? Know who is selling it??? Alot closer than one i was considering.

thanks
Emma

(apologies for turning a technical into a sales/wants....)
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ermie

i haven't done the conversion before, but i do have a workshop with most of the required tools, just outside of southend in essex

would be willing to lend a hand and try and get it cracked out with ya if you wanna bring the van up one weekend day time
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Devs - that would be fantastic!!! :D

will be in touch as and when we have a roof!!!

thanks so much for the kind offer!
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no problems mate.. worst case i have rolls and rolls of gaffer tape!
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... &rd=1&rd=1 Contact the seller for the roof its £50.00 but has a cracked fibre glass roof cover the fabric side elevating part is okay and the base is.The seller is in Sheerness.
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Camper - thanks very much contact has been made
Just got to find out how badly damaged the roof is, whether it is repairable or not etc

thanks for your help - could have saved me a packet depending on repair costs! :D

Thanks again,
Emma
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