Well, that top has had a lot of use!  Add a set of gas springs, that will
take a lot of the load off both you and that joint.   Are the cables and
springs still hooked up?  They need to be even with the gas springs.

Stuart
'85 Westy

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Jeff Palmer
Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2013 8:49 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Saggy poptop was RE: Out of storage!

Thanks to all those who responded on my upper bunk clearance issue
(especially Dominic and Marc).  I think it is because of the failing poptop
bar/frame.  Apparently this is more common than I thought, although I don't
recall reading about it on the list.  As discussed on The Samba:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=420614&highlight=push+bar
And also on a website out of Quebec for Atelier SPK who make canvas (I think
with good reviews?) http://www.atelierspk.com/Install.html
So there seems to be a few home made solutions and I'm looking to hear from
those that have stood the test of time.  David B I'm cc'ing you as it sounds
like you have some experience here!
Any vendors want a piece of the action?!
Thanks again everyoneJeff85 Westfalia GL

> Date: Sun, 5 May 2013 01:42:16 -0500
> From: jpalmer@MYMTS.NET
> Subject: Out of storage!
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>
> Better late than never.  Dropped a freshly charged battery in and
> fired right up!  Felt great.  So this will be the first of many
> seasonal questions . :)
>
> Here's a funny one.  The upper bunk doesn't seem to clear the roof anymore
when unfolding the bed.  One corner is catching on the roof.  Is my top
sinking or bed rising??
>
> Thanks
> Jeff
> 85 Westfalia GL
> Winnipeg
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