Date:         Sun, 31 Mar 2002 10:46:36 -0500
Reply-To:     SD Kraning <PopTop88@CHARTER.NET>
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From:         SD Kraning <PopTop88@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: i just like saying pop-top...
Comments: To: lbmelman <lbmelman@EARTHLINK.NET>
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Hi Larry -

I am about 6" too tall to fit comfortably - given the allotted amount of
cushion up there. I have tried to solve the shortage in the "loft" area by
inserting a panel that is roughly the width of the cushions by about 8"
tall. There is still a bit of an opening front to back so I can get my hand
in there to remove it when I'm ready to hop down. Basically it rests on the
ledges on either side of the opening. I bought some banting material and
some fabric at a fabric store and made sort of a pillow/ cushion on the
upper side to prop that end up a little. It looks pretty finished, and when
I'm not using it I just slide it to the very rear of the loft and it stores
in that back space pretty nicely. It has worked out very well.

When disembarking from up there I usually leave a cooler below the opening
and use the sink ledge for a little help. It works for me...but then, I'm
6'3", so it's not too much of a stretch. Good luck and hope this helps!

Scott K.
88 Westy - Roxy BlueBoxy


----- Original Message -----
From: "lbmelman" <lbmelman@EARTHLINK.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, March 31, 2002 5:52 AM
Subject: i just like saying pop-top...


> when you pop the top on a pop-top and put the lounging cushions in place
> there is an opening left for crawling into the pop-top.
>
> two questions:
>
> 1) does someone sell a ladder to assist your ascent or are you expected
> to step on the seats to climb into the pop-top?
>
> 2) does someone sell a fitted piece that once in the pop-top would seal
> off the opening used to climb into the pop-top?
>
> neither would be difficult to make but i would like to get these things
> made professionally if at all possible.
>
> larry
>