Yesterday I saw a Bay Window with a pop-top (both ends rose equally,
straight up) that was about the same size as the 'walkable floor space'
between the front seats and the engine deck.  "Adventure wagon?" maybe?  The
pop-up portion looked (it was open when I saw it parked at the confluence of
the Columbia R. and the Klickitat R.) like it would be very low profile when
closed.  Open, it looked to give standing headroom inside and perhaps some
ventilation...I didn't really pay close attention to the "tent" part as I
drove past.
   This bay had a pretty stout (We sometimes say "Skookum" in the boat
world) roof rack that filled the portion behind the pop-top.
    So, is this type roof set-up available to fit a Vanagon?  If so, what
would I start looking for (name, description?) to see if I could get one
from the Samba, the junkyards, C4C dead vans or Craigs list?
     The way I  use my Vanagon I don't want a full Westie roof .  I have no
kids to use a second bunk, don't like the extra weight up high, or
the frontal and side area for driving around in the gusty winds of the Gorge
and some other considerations. However, it would be very nice to be able to
stand straight up inside sometimes.  I could probably modify a bay window
van's pop-up to fit a Vanagon..but not without some tedious work to change
the roof camber and get a good seal. I think I've seen similar roofs on
older smaller US vans, too, maybe.  I could get the mechanicals from a pick
up slide in tent-camper or something and build my own..but if they are
already available, I'd rather.
  Used and inexpensive is best.  Anybody know what I am talking about and
have any leads as to where I might look for one?
  Don Hanson