Questions & answers about kitchen units, stoves, fridges, heaters, water tanks, seats, mattresses etc etc.
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Bongoplod
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by Bongoplod » Thu Jan 28, 2016 11:52 pm
yorkshirelass wrote:mikeonb4c wrote:I've come round to liking the fixed high tops now I've camped next door to one a couple of times.
Not really sure how a removable one on a tintop would work. How on earth do you lift it off / put it back on / store it when not needed. Also (perish the thought) I have visions of it blowing away in a crosswind. And it wouldn't fix the headroom issue if the existing tintop were still in place, except for standing in the bit where the sunroof opens.
One alternative perhaps worth considering is the JAL mushroom type room, which would give head height the whole length of the living space. It won't be as all weather friendly when camping (which is a major consideration) and it may be too heavy to put up (another major consideration), but it is a lot less hassle when travelling (crosswinds, vehicle height etc.).
Pam - can't remember, but is yours an AutoFreeTop or a tintop (I thought it was the former but...)
It's a AFT Mike . Just had a thought re the new top, would I still be able to have my Fiamma awning fixed back on ?? I've been looking at pics of conversions. And notice that the rain gutter which its now fixed to has gone! Is there a method of fixing an awning go a 'flat' side of the van ????
Ive seen a hitop conversion with a fammia attached so yes,it can be adapted.As mike says the supplier should have the know how.
Brian
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by yorkshirelass » Fri Jan 29, 2016 11:49 am
Bongoplod wrote:yorkshirelass wrote:mikeonb4c wrote:I've come round to liking the fixed high tops now I've camped next door to one a couple of times.
Not really sure how a removable one on a tintop would work. How on earth do you lift it off / put it back on / store it when not needed. Also (perish the thought) I have visions of it blowing away in a crosswind. And it wouldn't fix the headroom issue if the existing tintop were still in place, except for standing in the bit where the sunroof opens.
One alternative perhaps worth considering is the JAL mushroom type room, which would give head height the whole length of the living space. It won't be as all weather friendly when camping (which is a major consideration) and it may be too heavy to put up (another major consideration), but it is a lot less hassle when travelling (crosswinds, vehicle height etc.).
Pam - can't remember, but is yours an AutoFreeTop or a tintop (I thought it was the former but...)
It's a AFT Mike . Just had a thought re the new top, would I still be able to have my Fiamma awning fixed back on ?? I've been looking at pics of conversions. And notice that the rain gutter which its now fixed to has gone! Is there a method of fixing an awning go a 'flat' side of the van ????
Ive seen a hitop conversion with a fammia attached so yes,it can be adapted.As mike says the supplier should have the know how.
Brian
Cheers Brian, that makes me feel better again
