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Subject:Re: Poptop -bubble top add-on proposal
From:Mike Collum
Date:Fri, 9 Feb 2007 16:32:58 -0500

I wonder if cutting and sectioning parts from a donor pop-top might
provide a taller roof?

Mike

Mark Drillock wrote:
> Not what I have in mind at all. I want a fiberglass raised section that
> bolts to the existing top over the main living area. Flat on top like
> the Westy roof and not independently opening. Matched in color and
> texture to the Westy top material. OEM looking. No way to get anything
> even close to what I want with an off the shelf building or RV product.
> I want all shapes and dimensions optimized for the application.
>
> Mark
>
> 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.
>>>>
>>>> ...........
>