Autohomes Kamper Elevating Roof Patent

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Autohomes Kamper Elevating Roof Patent

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For owners of the Autohomes Kamper, here is a link to the patent for the elevating roof:

http://www.wikipatents.com/gb/1496314.html

I know, I need to get out more....!

James
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Great roof, but can be a bit heavy to put up on an older vehicle

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*Trying not to sound like an anorak*

That's really quite interesting :oops:.

So we've got a Mr Badger to thank for the heavy, sticking, draughty, ugly looking roof that sits on top of our vans :lol: :lol:

Thanks for the link.
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So we've got a Mr Badger to thank for the heavy, sticking, draughty, ugly looking roof that sits on top of our vans

They do seem to need a bit of 're-engineering' after a few years from what I saw, esp. the locking rods and pins (best thrown away :) )

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