Date:         Thu, 5 Sep 2024 18:27:07 -0400
Reply-To:     Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Poptop conversion from a tintop.
Comments: To: John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com>
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Hi John,

        In your below message you said pop top.  That is different than a high top or raised top. 

The high top would not require special welding for lifts.  And, though it might include a place for an upper bunk, many people just enjoy the extra storage space and ease of standing up.  In your case I’d recommend the high top not a pop top. 

Eric Caron 


> On Sep 5, 2024, at 6:16 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Ok, thanks for the info. Are you saying there is a difference between a raised top and a pop top? I'm not really interested in having an upper bed or bunk. Standup room would be nice but an upper bunk - not necessary for my purposes.
> 
> John
> 
> On Thu, Sep 5, 2024 at 4:55 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net <mailto:ericcaron96@comcast.net>> wrote:
>> Hi John,
>> 
>>         my understanding is that the pop top requires some fairly complicated supports and welding for the lift to work correctly.  And additional parts for the bed up there. 
>> 
>> I would think the raised top would be the way to go. 
>> 
>> 
>> Just my not so well educated thoughts.
>> 
>> Eric Caron 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> > On Sep 3, 2024, at 4:14 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com <mailto:jrodgers113@gmail.com>> wrote:
>> > 
>> > My 1991 Carat tintop roof was crunched in by a tree. Given the amount of
>> > damage to the roof combined with the complete wipe out of the AC
>> > inside that hangs from the roof, I am wondering if going to the Westfalia
>> > popup roof might be the better way to go. Make this thing into a Weekender.
>> > 
>> > Opinions? Ideas? Suggestions? Costs? At least roof repair itself is being
>> > paid by insurance.  will be covered by insurance.
>> > 
>> > Thanks
>>