the west top would be worth more, if you ever sell it.
personally...........
i just like the extra head room of a westy top.
if I do camp and put up the top, I just use it to throw stuff up there.
never wanted to sleep up there, though peolple do.

the way the westy top hinges at the back, and goes way up in front - there's
a lot of volume in the middle of the van above your head.
you can wave your hands over your head if you want. it's a long way to the
very top in the middle of the van.

since you mentioned aero - see my other post about the Adventurewagen
hi-top.  The only penalty on that setup is not being able to get into low
garages - otherwise it's really very good.   A really really good set up is
westy kitchen and AW hi top.
scott
----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Stewart" <robertmstewart@MAC.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2008 9:44 PM
Subject: Country Home Camper Tops Vs. VW Camper tops

>> Hi Everyone,
>>
>> I am thinking of adding a pop top to my 88 Wolfsburg Automatic.
>>
>> Two options come to mind the Country Home Camper top and the
>> standard VW
>> Pop top.
>>
>> Can anyone give me feedback as far as the space up top, is one roomier
>> than the other?
>>
>> Does one have a greater headroom when opened?
>>
>> Can you stand up within the center space of the van with Country top?
>>
>> How hard is it to install the Country vs. the VW top?
>>
>> What will last longer over time?
>>
>> If I installed the Country vs. the VW Pop top will there be a
>> weight difference and aerodynamic effect on the van's performance
>> other than the weight?
>>
>> Thanks for in advance for the feedback.
>>
>> Robert
>> NYC
>>