The Westy roof is preferred for 3 big reasons. It is 100 times more
available, it is of higher quality in several regards, and new
canvas/seals are readily available. I put an ASI top on just a few weeks
ago. There are numerous drawbacks to the design and given a choice I
would never want one instead of a Westy top. I have seen a few of the
Country Homes tops also. I like it better than the ASI but these are
rarer still.

Mark

John Rodgers wrote:

> Mark,
>
> I have wondered why, if the curved roof of the Vanagon is problematic,
> when it comes to makeing a bed in the conversion, it would nt be a
> good idea perhaps to use that other type of pop-top (I don't know the
> name) where the whole thing simply lifts straight up, instead of tilt
> up. Seems to me to make a lot more sense. And even if a bed weren't
> put there, it gives lots more storage during those times when parked
> and the lower part of the van is needed for sleeping and etc.
>
> Regards,
>
> John Rodgers
> 88 GL Driver x2
>
> mark drillock wrote:
>
>> Julianna, I have also done it with the full upper bed.  I consider the
>> welding in of a Westy roof skin as just a huge waste of time and effort
>> and did not do so.
>