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Adding Westy Top, was: No Lowly Vanagons
mark drillock · Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:31:14 -0700 · Mailing-list archive
...It shows that only a small hole is cut in the roof skin. The top kit does not necessarily include an upper bed. That...
Re: Adding a pop top question??
mark drillock · Sat, 1 Mar 2003 08:33:58 -0800 · Mailing-list archive
...The catch is the upper bed as you already figured out. The upper bed is not part of the poptop. The arched rear roof...
upper bunk fall protection
David Klein · Tue, 7 May 2013 15:08:37 -0700 · Mailing-list archive
...the upper bunk where the roof hinges are. Something like this: http://www.sears.ca/product/summer-infant8482-two-sure-secure-bed-rails/632...
poptop components for sale (skylight, upper bed, hardware, etc)
· Wed, 19 May 1999 18:26:16 EDT · Mailing-list archive
...complete upper bed/hardware/mattresses complete skylight assy w/ hardware (install in your '80-'84 westy) lift bar for poptop front luggage fiberglass part...
Assist bar for getting into bed
Rocket J Squirrel · Tue, 5 Oct 2004 15:13:01 -0700 · Mailing-list archive
...swing myself straight into bed. With the greatest of ease. But the combination of upper bunk mattress and roof are just too thick and...
Re: Pop Top Install
Sam Walters · Tue, 14 Nov 2006 12:06:43 -0500 · Mailing-list archive
...Some who do the simpler method never make any attempt to install an upper bed and always use the lower bed. The key benefit...
Out of storage!
Jeff Palmer · Sun, 5 May 2013 01:42:16 -0500 · Mailing-list archive
...The upper bunk doesn't seem to clear the roof anymore when unfolding the bed. One corner is catching on the roof. Is my...
Re: Adding Westy Top, was: No Lowly Vanagons
Alistair Bell · Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:36:33 -0700 · Mailing-list archive
...It shows that only a small hole is > cut in the roof skin. The top kit does not necessarily include an upper > bed. That...
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Upper roof bed
The folding or sliding sleeping platform fitted beneath a camper pop-up roof on equipped models. It is stowed when the roof is lowered and is distinct from the lower rear bench bed.
Pop-up roof
A hinged roof section that raises above a camper van to create extra headroom and, when equipped, access to an upper sleeping area. Roof construction, latches, and bed equipment vary among VW Bus and camper conversions.
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