Hi John,

        my understanding is that the pop top requires some fairly complicated supports and welding for the lift to work correctly.  And additional parts for the bed up there. 

I would think the raised top would be the way to go. 

Just my not so well educated thoughts.

Eric Caron 

> On Sep 3, 2024, at 4:14 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> My 1991 Carat tintop roof was crunched in by a tree. Given the amount of
> damage to the roof combined with the complete wipe out of the AC
> inside that hangs from the roof, I am wondering if going to the Westfalia
> popup roof might be the better way to go. Make this thing into a Weekender.
> 
> Opinions? Ideas? Suggestions? Costs? At least roof repair itself is being
> paid by insurance.  will be covered by insurance.
> 
> Thanks