

| Subject: | Skylight (Westfalia) replacement questions |
| Date: | Mon, 16 Jun 1997 11:57 -0600 (MDT) |
All-
First, I've been over to the archive, and an answer to the upcoming
question was not readily apparent.
My '91 has had the skylight replaced with a 14" square RV roof vent
that sticks up at least 3-4" above the roof line. In order to do
this, the pop top has obviously had surgery. Consequently, there's
little if any hope of ever making it "right" again (although I can cut
the section out of a rolled Westfallia at the wrecking yard for $20,
I'd still have to replace the $100+ cover, and who wants to do all
that fiberglas work?).
I've fantasized that I might be able to find a suitably-sized flush
mount aftermarket sunroof, but the best I can do is a 14"X 24" or 18"x
22" unit, both at somewhat over $100.
Has anyone seen a small square unit of this type?
Barring that, does anyone have any *practical* experience in a
conversion of this type? I'm sure it's techically doable (as long as
the curvature of the roof can be maintained). Big question is, would
a 14-by-whatever hole in the poptop be a serious compromise in the
durability/reliability of the roof as a whole? Even with the sunroof
securely in place?
(What I'm looking for is someone who, with the authority of experience
or good science, will stand up and wail, "Oh my god, don't do it!")
TIA
-Blaine (hoping someday to park "it" in the garage)
BTW-If I go this route, there will be a good velcro-attached skylight
screen/cover available, but don't be tempted to tell me a fib just to
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