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  • new pop top canvas installed

    Matt Barclay · Mon, 1 Aug 2005 16:29:48 -0700 · Mailing-list archive

    "White Man's Burden" got a new pop-top canvas and lived up to its name: http://gallery.openfbo.com/PopTopCanvas My recommendations if...

  • Re: new pop top canvas installed

    Kim Brennan · Mon, 1 Aug 2005 23:05:53 -0400 · Mailing-list archive

    ...The corners are the tightest part of the canvas. I tried to > save > time and effort by installing the canvas with the pop-top...

  • Re: new pop top canvas installed

    Karl Wolz · Mon, 1 Aug 2005 17:56:57 -0700 · Mailing-list archive

    ...new pop top canvas installed > > "White Man's Burden" got a new pop-top canvas and lived up to its name: > > http://gallery.openfbo...

  • Re: new pop top canvas installed

    millo fenzi · Mon, 1 Aug 2005 20:56:09 -0700 · Mailing-list archive

    Recently replaced the pop-top canvas (Gowesty) on my 86 Westy Weekender and would echo Matt's comments with some variations: First remove the...

  • Pop top canvas

    Debbie Walters · Sat, 21 Feb 2004 08:50:36 -0500 · Mailing-list archive

    It�s time to replace my pop top canvas. I�m interested on hearing pros and cons of cotton vs. synthetic canvas. Thanks! Deb...

  • Re: new pop top canvas installed

    Matt Barclay · Mon, 1 Aug 2005 21:41:22 -0700 · Mailing-list archive

    I tried propping the pop-top up with a 3 ft 2x4, but the canvas is *extremely* tight. I considered returning it, because it...

  • changing pop-top canvas

    David Clarkson · Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:22:44 -0500 · Mailing-list archive

    ...changing pop-top canvas Hi, I am thinking of changing my pop top canvas, 84 Vanagon. I could use all the help and advice...

  • Canvas install question - 3'' too tall?

    Chris S · Sat, 21 Jun 2008 10:35:49 -0400 · Mailing-list archive

    I ordered a new pop-top canvas, the 3-window kind. As I put it up against the top I notice the canvas has...

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  • Pop-top canvas

    The flexible fabric enclosure between a raised camper roof and the fixed vehicle roof. Depending on the design, it may include screened or closable openings; it is an enclosure, not a roof support or fall-protection device.

  • Pop-top

    A camper roof section that lifts above the body, usually with a flexible fabric enclosure when raised, adding standing room while keeping a lower profile when closed. Gerry’s 1998 camper-conversion discussion contrasts pop-top layouts with the fixed high-roof Adventurewagen conversion; they are different body configurations, not interchangeable names. Roof design and interior details vary by builder and model year.

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