Date:         Sat, 20 Oct 2012 03:13:06 +0000
Reply-To:     J Stewart <fonman4277@COMCAST.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         J Stewart <fonman4277@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Jeep poptop camper Westy alternative?
Comments: To: Ben T <syncro@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <BC82D00C-8CDF-4574-B871-36432996581A@gmail.com>
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LOL, no they stopped production in 2005, but thousands out there for cheap. And 250-300K miles is not uncommon. Mine has 86K. Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message -----
> Saw that in your FB page, Jeff. I don't think the Astro is available
> new anymore.
> BenT
> s ent from my electronic leash
> On Oct 19, 2012, at 7:38 PM, J Stewart < fonman4277@comcast.net >
> wrote:
> > Nope, not at all! I once owned a Honda Element, and I would not have
> > put a pop top on it either, tho it was a fantastic car/truck/SUV.
> > But,
> > what about my newest project- a 1998 Chevy Astro with all wheel
> > drive.
> > It's a little too small to cram a Westy interior into, but there is
> > also (or was) a company that puts pop top roofs on Astro/Safari
> > vans.
> > I can't vouch for their off road abilities, but I do know they are
> > unstoppable in snow. There is also a company that sells lift kits
> > for
> > them as well.
> > Jeff Stewart
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > > First company Ursa Minor made poptops for Honda Elements. Now
> > > they've
> > > applied it to the Jeep Wrangler. Would you consider this in place
> > > of
> > > a
> > > Vanagon or a Syncro Westy?
> > > http://www.gizmag.com/jeep-wrangler-ursa-minor-camper/22754/pictures#1
> > > BenT
> > > sent from my electronic leash