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Howdy,

I'm planning on buying a camper but as my drive is too short for a van it will have to fit in my garage, the problem is clearance. I've found a nice pop-top T25 however it is 2100mm tall, 100mm taller than my garage door...

It seems that 90mm of the height is a roof vent and the van has not been lowered, my plan would be to fit a lowering kit (probably 45mm) and a replacement vent that has a lot lower profile and ideally flush to the roof. Suspension kits are easy to track down but I've not been able to find a suitable replacement vent.

I don't suppose anyone knows of such a roof vent or has another option? Any tips that can get me my first camper will be greatly received.

Thanks and Best Regards,
Keegan

jedibowler wrote:I don't suppose anyone knows of such a roof vent or has another option? Any tips that can get me my first camper will be greatly received.

Hi and welcome

Haven't tried it, but I recall someone fitting a car sunroof that they got cheap from a scrap yard. Fits flush to the roof, and seemed an ideal solution to me.

Let us know if you try it! And good luck - you might start a trend.

the other method is 4 steel wheels with no tyres on! I have seen it done! swapping um over is a pain but he had to have it garages for insurance!

Vent lets you get air in/out when it rains... sunroof won't... unless you want to get wet.

Hi
I was left with the same problem by a previous owner but with 2 vents, I replaced them with


I know they dont work as vents but I have a low profile solar vent from a boat for that

the roofs let me get the van in my garage and let a fair bit of light in.
they are from a Maza121 the same shape as the ford fiesta mk3 i think.
The reason I picked those is they are made to fit a flat hole in the steel roof and have no recesses or drains to bother with.
Thay way when you bolt the frame up from the inside you get a nice tight waterproof seal.


Cheers
Si

i have fitted sunroofs to most of my vans at some point or another. my westy had one while it was still a panel van and my doka has one in the cab and one in the vindic canopy.
i collect the ones which lift right out when you undo a clip on the catch. i think they are britax. usually from golfs and similar. i grab them if mates are scrapping their cars.
if you want to go that route i can give you some fitting tips for what they are worth.