Date:         Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:38:08 -0700
Reply-To:     BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Anyone have a Eurovan Country Homes? Looking to use poptop on T3
              Doka canopy
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Hey Folks,

I have a chance to get one of these Eurovan poptops and want some feedback.

http://countryhomescampers.com/graphics/eurovan/eurovaninside.jpg

Jerry McCavitt is still making the Vanagon version but I have an opportunity
to buy one off a Eurovan. The plan is to try to install one of these on a
canopy to be used on a Doublecab. The front overhang is kind of a waste of
space but IMHO, it looks better when close on the Eurovan. There will be
some fabrication needed to make a floor to overhang the Doka cab (too bad
it's not going on a Sinka).

Anyway, this is a long distance transaction so I am hoping for some feedback
regarding quality of material and worksmanship. I have had Vanagons with CH
tops. Frankly, I am not that impressed with the durability of the inner
liner. Most of the ones I've seen are cracked underneath. Does anyone here
have one which was made for the Eurovan? If so, how well has it survived the
constant pushing and pulling to deploy the top? It looks like CH is totally
out of the conversion biz. Their old website seems more like a fan site
these days. Is anyone making replacement canvas for these things (Eurovan
only)?

Thoughts?



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BenT