Date:         Mon, 2 Feb 2004 20:56:10 -0800
Reply-To:     Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
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From:         Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
Subject:      Re: Straight-up VS. Tilt-up - the best Westy Top
Comments: To: kfilc <kfilc@SYMPATICO.CA>
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Okay...

I don't think my friend Vern is on this list, so I'll relay what he's
told me about his decision to go with the straight up pop-top ala ASI
Riviera. <http://wetwesties.tripod.com/riviera/index.html>

More useable space.
Better "canvas"
Better ventilation

Downside?
The ASI (and AFAIK most 'not Westfalia' Vanagon tops) are made of ABS.
They crack and are difficult to repair.

That being said, Vern appears to be happy with his choice. He made if
after looking at VW campers at WetWesties gatherings for a number of
years.

He bought an '82 ASI Mini-motorhome and immediately started the Corvair
conversion. I can't wait to see the finished product.

Jim


On Monday, February 2, 2004, at 03:22 PM, kfilc wrote:

> Where can you get a straght up poptop? I would like to put one on my 80
> Vanagon/L.
>
> Hartmut