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Viking poptop - Good/Bad?
Posted: 02 May 2011, 03:25
by Allanw
Hey all,
Is there any reason why I should avoid one of those GIANT Viking pop tops??? They are HUGE, 3 or 4 berth. There are two available here in NZ (T3's are rare, pop tops without a van attached are like rocking horse "pooh"!).
Any problems with them - causing body problems, major failure nuclear meltdowns etc?
I like the idea of the size, and they aren't too expensive, although they need canvas. Also, they cover they sliding door when up, so could help keep some weather out.
All comments welcome!
Cheers,
Re: Viking poptop - Good/Bad?
Posted: 02 May 2011, 06:54
by Hacksawbob
I had a bay with one, wasn't great in high winds flapped around a lot, hinge failed on it too. But great for space, only van that you could get 6 people sleeping in! (I have)
Re: Viking poptop - Good/Bad?
Posted: 02 May 2011, 07:21
by Allanw
Hacksawbob wrote:I had a bay with one, wasn't great in high winds flapped around a lot, hinge failed on it too. But great for space, only van that you could get 6 people sleeping in! (I have)
I expect there will be some flapping - the "tent" is terribly taught when up - I'd probably fit a couple of internal support to help stop the fibreglass roof flexing in the wind anyway.
Cheers!
Re: Viking poptop - Good/Bad?
Posted: 02 May 2011, 07:41
by 1664
Fantastic innovation that (I think) won an award of some sort. As mentioned the space they make available is phenomenal compared to bog standard arrangements. Only down side I've heard of is weight......
Re: Viking poptop - Good/Bad?
Posted: 02 May 2011, 09:13
by Allanw
1664 wrote:Fantastic innovation that (I think) won an award of some sort. As mentioned the space they make available is phenomenal compared to bog standard arrangements. Only down side I've heard of is weight......
I'm glad to not be hearing any nagatives so far!
The weight isn't a big problem for me - we have no cabinets (8 seater) and a subaru 2.5, so no speed issues
Thanks for the info
Re: Viking poptop - Good/Bad?
Posted: 02 May 2011, 09:16
by pocolow
Go for it, they are no more problematic than most pop tops and great for space.
Re: Viking poptop - Good/Bad?
Posted: 02 May 2011, 09:26
by Ian Hulley
They are incredibly heavy and have zero storage when down, HUGE sleeping capacity but no-where to put their stuff.
Re: Viking poptop - Good/Bad?
Posted: 02 May 2011, 14:41
by 1664
I used to leave the bedding/sleeping bags up there (laid out obviously) and just lower the roof on top - fitted ok. Couldn't put nowt else up there but than what pop top can?