Date:         Wed, 31 Mar 2010 18:24:27 -0700
Reply-To:     Angus Gordon <birdworks@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Angus Gordon <birdworks@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Anyone have a Eurovan Country Homes? Looking to use poptop on
              T3 Doka canopy
Comments: To: BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com>
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I'd be interested in the dimensions of the Eurovan top if you have them. The
front overhang is a waste as you mentioned, but I've envisioned a top like
this on a Vanagon with a custom tent extended to the front. That would
provide some nice "indoor" storage space.


Angus Gordon
Bainbridge Island WA

birdworks@gmail.com


On Wed, Mar 31, 2010 at 5:38 PM, BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:

> 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?
>
>
>
> --
> BenT
>