Storage space with pop tops

Post by **Louey** » 02 Sep 2007, 08:24

I'm thinking of breaking hte bank and getting a pop top finally.

I was wondering if there is any storage space in either Devon or Westie roofs when the roof is down??? For example, could I fit my awning up there???

Post by **Popeye- Doyle** » 02 Sep 2007, 08:31

Louey.
I would say no to your awning question (for a Westy pop top). All i keep in mine is the thermal window screens as they lie very flat.

Post by **Ian Hulley** » 02 Sep 2007, 14:50

http://www.timbertechnicians.co.uk/13301.html

Post by **Louey** » 02 Sep 2007, 21:14

Not a hightop fan Ian - had enough problems in the lakes with high restrictions with the roof box on

Post by **ermie571** » 03 Sep 2007, 08:09

Louey...I went out and had a quick look at mine....I have the bed base on which there is the bed foam (2-3") there is another couple of inches spare, whcih has currently got some wood stored up there for making the units inside....

so, unless it is thin and flat...not really. I have laid out quilts, sleeping bags etc for travelling - that gets them out of the boot space!

Emma

Post by **shepster** » 03 Sep 2007, 08:41

Popeye- Doyle wrote:Louey.
I would say no to your awning question (for a Westy pop top). All i keep in mine is the thermal window screens as they lie very flat.

Same here, i have a full length poptop but apart from silverscreens there isn't room for anything else as the roof pulls down flat onto the top of the mattress.

Post by **scamperman** » 03 Sep 2007, 19:21

Hi,our pop top is the rigid sided type and because it's not quite full length theres a luggage space above the cab (all be it outside,obviously) but it's dead handy,we use it for our folding chairs but i know our awning would fit up there if needs be.Just need to put the stuff in one of those waterproof stuff sacks.
Maybe worth a thought.

Post by **oldiguana** » 09 Sep 2007, 11:15

i built the missus a lil ole box trailer to tow behind out holdsworth pop top for all the crap duck,not very big and it doubles as a wardrobe/suitcase store/shoe cupboard and aerial mount when shes on site......that was our only solution with two teenagers in tow............regards

Post by **DiscoDave** » 09 Sep 2007, 12:37

what ian said! ^^^^^

Post by **mininut** » 09 Sep 2007, 18:04

scamperman wrote:Hi,our pop top is the rigid sided type and because it's not quite full length theres a luggage space above the cab (all be it outside,obviously) but it's dead handy,we use it for our folding chairs but i know our awning would fit up there if needs be.Just need to put the stuff in one of those waterproof stuff sacks.
Maybe worth a thought.

Like this?
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Don't think you would get a pop top like ours anymore but, there is quite a bit of room up there when it is folded down. We keep the top bed mattreses, sleeping bag, pillow, blanket and windbreak up there. It is a bit of a bind when you have to remove things to lift the roof but it's better than tenting

Post by **Louey** » 09 Sep 2007, 19:32

cheers for the replies

Got myself a Devon side elevating one for a bargain - should be fitted within the month

Post by **DiscoDave** » 09 Sep 2007, 20:36

is there a roof fitting party?? might even have a patented devon roof fitting tool somewhere!!

Post by **Ian Hulley** » 09 Sep 2007, 21:43

DiscoDave wrote: might even have a patented devon roof fitting tool somewhere!!

www.husqvarnachainsaws.co.uk

Ian.

Post by **DiscoDave** » 10 Sep 2007, 21:04

i'm suprised mr hulley! that's awefully rough! i meant the tool for bending the tabs up on the tin top that you rivet the fibreglass too! i've got all the measurements somwhere! oh and make sure you get a lazy tongs riviter cos a pop rivet gun will break your wrists by the time you have done 500!!

Post by **Louey** » 10 Sep 2007, 21:53

cheers Dave, I better enquire to see if Marcus has these tools, I'm hoping he might fit. Reminds me, I better ring him