Hi gang,
Firstly some of the regulars on here are brilliant for a newbie like myself, some very accommodating and patient people, chuffed to bits I found the site.
I bought a 1983 T25 with the pop top that has the plastic sides and pushes up with 4 struts, leading to 4 solid sides straight up.
Everything is in good nick apart from the roof which needs the wood and polystyrene cut away and replaced. I know its a doable job but I'm a muppet with this stuff and work long hours so was hoping theres a friendly chap out there who anyone knows can take it on.
Quotes for a new roof range from 800-1750 for glass fibre ones but I'm just not sure its necessary. Seems to be lots of mechanics and bodywork aces but I can't find a decent roof refurbisher unless you want the whole thing doing i.e Autovans.
Thanks in advance,
Stu, Surrey
Poptop roof refurb required
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Re: Poptop roof refurb required
Hi Stu, From your explanation it sounds like you have got an Autohomes roof. I had one fitted to my camper with exactly the same issue. I give up trying to source parts as everyone I spoke to stopped repairing them years ago. I opted for a high top from eBay and have not looked back. Good look on your roof mission. 
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Re: Poptop roof refurb required
Hi Stu
I have the same roof and had a total refurb last march costing £1400. I had major leakage and the whole ceiling just crumbled away.
The original roof cap is rubbish with an aluminium plate which just sucks up water to be released at a later date!
So I've had a new fibre glass cap fitted plus all the hinges/seals refurbed. You can get the cap for £750 I believe. I'd say get it sorted or convert to a high top. Timbertech can do one for about the same money.
Check out Autovan near Bournemouth. Think it's http://www.autovan.co.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;. There's Doug in Angmering who I reckon could fit and refurb for a lot less than Autovan charge too.
Sarah
I have the same roof and had a total refurb last march costing £1400. I had major leakage and the whole ceiling just crumbled away.
The original roof cap is rubbish with an aluminium plate which just sucks up water to be released at a later date!
So I've had a new fibre glass cap fitted plus all the hinges/seals refurbed. You can get the cap for £750 I believe. I'd say get it sorted or convert to a high top. Timbertech can do one for about the same money.
Check out Autovan near Bournemouth. Think it's http://www.autovan.co.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;. There's Doug in Angmering who I reckon could fit and refurb for a lot less than Autovan charge too.
Sarah