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Date:         Fri, 9 Feb 2007 10:06:42 -0700
Reply-To:     Tom Buese <tombuese@COMCAST.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Tom Buese <tombuese@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Poptop -bubble top add-on proposal
Comments: To: David Milo <dellaone@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <73bad2170702081758y2b3e504csa5d874a0caea289b@mail.gmail.com>
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What Mark is describing, if I am reading correctly, is a pretty standard building skylight-they come in many profiles, sizes, double layer of plastic, or single, etc. How you attach & seal it, & make it look professional, etc. is the trick, but I am sure could be done?

See this typical skylight manufacturer for just one source/sizes, details, etc:

http://www.aladdinskylights.com/uploads/VENTILATED_SKYLIGHT_ACRYLIC% 20Layout1%20(1)(1).pdf

Tom B.-measure hole twice, cut once!

On Feb 8, 2007, at 6:58 PM, David Milo wrote:

> We (someone else; or you) have to design and build the mold, that's > the > first step. Cut out the top and build it. > > They will come. > > Seriously, since I saw that Irish? Scottish? ebay high top pop top, > it has > been on my mind too. > > Cheers, > > Dave > > On 2/8/07, Mark Drillock <drillock@earthlink.net> wrote: >> >> I am very interested in an add-on bubble top product for a standard >> Westy poptop. I have long thought that a raised roof section in >> the main >> living area would be a big plus for those times when popping the >> top was >> not desirable due to heavy loads on the roof. Also great for full >> timers >> who don't want to raise the top when stealth camping. Here is what I >> have in mind. >> >> 40" by 44" wide opening in existing top. ~8" increase in ceiling >> height >> within that area. 52" by 52" fiberglass bubble, measured at the >> interface with the existing top roof level, sloping appropriately >> in the >> front for aerodynamics and in the rear for aesthetics. >> >> Considerations: >> a.Keeping the added height to the maximum that will allow integrated >> gutter type metal plates for Thule type rack bar mounts, tall >> type, so >> kayaks, etc can still be carried with commercially available rack >> equipment. >> >> b.Providing dual gas strut replacements for the Westy bar support >> mechanism with new mounting plates that have a series of holes >> available >> so the owner can reposition the struts for maximum efficiency with >> whatever weight load they need to carry on the rack(s), if any. >> >> c.Use of a standard North American vehicle gas strut so >> replacements can >> be easily purchased, VW/Audi family part preferred. >> >> d.Optional 14"x14" roof vent opening, so standard RV vents and fan >> ventilators can be installed. >> >> e.Optional outside wire luggage rack/railings for the stock top area >> behind the new raised section. >> >> Comments, tentative orders, financial backing, etc. gladly accepted. >> >> Mark >>


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