Broken Roof on T25 High Top Club Joker

Post by **Hilda** » 22 Nov 2020, 14:35

I just broke the roof of my hightop club joker 1990. The front bit has been ripped up and I think its probably beyond repair. Does anyone know of a company that supplies replacement hightop or can repair?

Post by **clift_d** » 22 Nov 2020, 14:57

Hilda wrote:I just broke the roof of my hightop club joker 1990. The front bit has been ripped up and I think its probably beyond repair. Does anyone know of a company that supplies replacement hightop or can repair?

You might be able to get it repaired, but it sounds like yours is probably too damaged for that.

If you want to retain the high top then I suspect that you’ll probably need to be on the lookout for a roof cut from a van that has succumbed to other issues. Maybe try contacting Mick at NWVW to let him know you are on the lookout. If you do get a roof cut, then I would suggest that you swap the fibreglass roof over, rather than cutting the old top off and reattaching the replacement. These high tops can suffer from serious corrosion at the gutter under the fibreglass, and so it would be good in there at the same time to sort this out.

If you fancy trying a pop top instead, then there are kits and at least one fitter out there who could probably do this for you.

Space roofs pop top

Reimo pop top

Post by **R0B** » 22 Nov 2020, 15:08

Take a picture and post it up so we can see the damage.

Post by **kentishvanman** » 16 Dec 2020, 22:28

Hi,
Only just seen your post.
This might help www.camperinterior.co.uk/html/vw_camper_van_roofs.html

Post by **davidoft1** » 16 Dec 2020, 23:52

They do come up used, put a wanted add up here, Facebook etc, high tops aren’t quite as desirable to most as pop tops , where are you based ?

Post by **ZsZ** » 17 Dec 2020, 09:18

Ouch! Looks bad.
Probably repairable, but cheaper to replace. As said, OE do pop up in UK and they are some currently for sale in Germany https://www.ebay-kleinanzeigen.de/s-t3- ... ochdach/k0
or if the OE look is not important, you can buy a new Reimo hightop too.
https://www.reimo.com/en/camper-van-con ... ite?c=1046

Post by **clift_d** » 17 Dec 2020, 15:04

Just seen your photos - I don't think that's going to be easily repaired because of the extent of the damage, and that you should probably start sending out enquiries to find a replacement. If I were you I would set aside some extra budget for work to tackle the corrosion you will inevitably find above the gutter when you strip the existing roof off.

Post by **Oldiebut goodie** » 17 Dec 2020, 16:27

Methinks that you are all talking to empty air, op hasn't logged on since 24/11.

Post by **sarran1955** » 17 Dec 2020, 19:06

Hilda wrote: ↑22 Nov 2020, 14:35

So what was the height of the barrier..

Answers on a postcard..

Cordialement,

Post by **maxstu** » 17 Dec 2020, 21:45

sarran1955 wrote: ↑17 Dec 2020, 19:06
Hilda wrote: ↑22 Nov 2020, 14:35

So what was the height of the barrier..

Answers on a postcard..

Cordialement,

About 150mm lower than camper

Post by **R0B** » 17 Dec 2020, 21:50

It is annoying when you try to help someone and they do not have the decency to return and read the replies.

Oldiebut goodie wrote: ↑17 Dec 2020, 16:27 Methinks that you are all talking to empty air, op hasn't logged on since 24/11.

Post by **maxstu** » 17 Dec 2020, 21:57

R0B wrote: ↑17 Dec 2020, 21:50 It is annoying when you try to help someone and they do not have the decency to return and read the replies.

Oldiebut goodie wrote: ↑17 Dec 2020, 16:27 Methinks that you are all talking to empty air, op hasn't logged on since 24/11.

I agree. It is very annoying. Yet we are living during uncertain times. The Big C has a new meaning!

Post by **Stesaw** » 17 Dec 2020, 22:48

Looks expensive.

Post by **Hilda** » 14 Oct 2021, 16:27

Thanks all for your replies - ended up finding a replacement roof - had to change inner panels but in the end all good. Sorry for lack of replies - a bit of a newbie

Post by **RedReimo** » 11 Jul 2022, 12:40

I've just done similar to my Camper hightop too Hilda. Can you advise how and where you got it replaced?

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