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Subject:Re: Poptop conversion from a tintop.
From:John Rodgers
Date:Thu, 5 Sep 2024 17:16:04 -0500

Ok, thanks for the info. Are you saying there is a difference between a
raised top and a pop top? I'm not really interested in having an upper bed
or bunk. Standup room would be nice but an upper bunk - not necessary for
my purposes.

John

On Thu, Sep 5, 2024 at 4:55 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:

> 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
>
>