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Date:         Fri, 9 Feb 2007 16:32:58 -0500
Reply-To:     Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: Poptop -bubble top add-on proposal
Comments: To: Mark Drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <45CCE4AB.1020609@earthlink.net>
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I wonder if cutting and sectioning parts from a donor pop-top might provide a taller roof?

Mike

Mark Drillock wrote: > Not what I have in mind at all. I want a fiberglass raised section that > bolts to the existing top over the main living area. Flat on top like > the Westy roof and not independently opening. Matched in color and > texture to the Westy top material. OEM looking. No way to get anything > even close to what I want with an off the shelf building or RV product. > I want all shapes and dimensions optimized for the application. > > Mark > > Tom Buese wrote: > >> 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. >>>> >>>> ........... >


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