Oooops, won't open. try this:

http://www.aladdinskylights.com/details.asp?id=17

& go to ventilated skylights link.

Tom B.

On Feb 9, 2007, at 10:06 AM, Tom Buese wrote:

> What Mark is describing, if I am reading correctly, is a pretty
> standard building skylight-they come in many profiles, sizes, double
> layer of plastic, or single, etc. How you attach & seal it, & make it
> look professional, etc. is the trick, but I am sure could be done?
>
> See this typical skylight manufacturer for just one source/sizes,
> details, etc:
>
> http://www.aladdinskylights.com/uploads/VENTILATED_SKYLIGHT_ACRYLIC%
> 20Layout1%20(1)(1).pdf
>
>
> Tom B.-measure hole twice, cut once!
>
>
>
> On Feb 8, 2007, at 6:58 PM, David Milo wrote:
>
>> We (someone else; or you) have to design and build the mold, that's
>> the
>> first step. Cut out the top and build it.
>>
>> They will come.
>>
>> Seriously, since I saw that Irish? Scottish? ebay high top pop top,
>> it has
>> been on my mind too.
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> Dave
>>
>> On 2/8/07, Mark Drillock <drillock@earthlink.net> wrote:
>>>
>>> I am very interested in an add-on bubble top product for a standard
>>> Westy poptop. I have long thought that a raised roof section in
>>> the main
>>> living area would be a big plus for those times when popping the
>>> top was
>>> not desirable due to heavy loads on the roof. Also great for full
>>> timers
>>> who don't want to raise the top when stealth camping. Here is what I
>>> have in mind.
>>>
>>> 40" by 44" wide opening in existing top. ~8" increase in ceiling
>>> height
>>> within that area. 52" by 52" fiberglass bubble, measured at the
>>> interface with the existing top roof level, sloping appropriately
>>> in the
>>> front for aerodynamics and in the rear for aesthetics.
>>>
>>> Considerations:
>>> a.Keeping the added height to the maximum that will allow integrated
>>> gutter type metal plates for Thule type rack bar mounts, tall
>>> type, so
>>> kayaks, etc can still be carried with commercially available rack
>>> equipment.
>>>
>>> b.Providing dual gas strut replacements for the Westy bar support
>>> mechanism with new mounting plates that have a series of holes
>>> available
>>> so the owner can reposition the struts for maximum efficiency with
>>> whatever weight load they need to carry on the rack(s), if any.
>>>
>>> c.Use of a standard North American vehicle gas strut so
>>> replacements can
>>> be easily purchased, VW/Audi family part preferred.
>>>
>>> d.Optional 14"x14" roof vent opening, so standard RV vents and fan
>>> ventilators can be installed.
>>>
>>> e.Optional outside wire luggage rack/railings for the stock top area
>>> behind the new raised section.
>>>
>>> Comments, tentative orders, financial backing, etc. gladly accepted.
>>>
>>> Mark
>>>