POP TOPS INSTALLED BY BIG V
Elevating/pop top roofs are split into two main categories:
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Surface roofs - the most popular of which is Skyline
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Hidden, stealth, or flush roofs - the most famous of which is Hilo
Big V Kampers installs both types and from various manufacturers. Each has advantages and disadvantages, and some are only produced for certain makes, models, and ages of vans.
We can add a pop top to an empty panel van, an existing campervan, and can even take off your old elevating roof and replace it with a new, modern one! We also repair pop top roofs, including replacing canvases.
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Whether you just want to do a little or you want to tackle everything yourself, we'll be there to support you every step of the way through our free Supported Self-Build program and our online
You can download free step-by-step guides from our webshop to see exactly what's involved, and we have a huge array of DIY self-build parts and kits available.
Surface Roofs
Advantages
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Classic design proven over decades
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Simple operation to raise & lower
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With a roof bed installed, provides a large storage space when the roof is down
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Usually less expensive to buy
Disadvantages
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Increases the vehicle's height
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Usually requires sleeping with your head to the front of the van (so getting up and turning around)
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Some people don't like the look of a surface roof on their van
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Clearly marks your van as a camper, making stealth camping harder
Hidden/Stealth Roofs
Advantages
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Looks almost invisible when lowered
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Hardly raises the height of the van at all, allowing for a total height under 2 metres
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HiLo roofs also lift much higher than other roof systems, allowing you to sleep with your head to the rear of the van (much easier to get up and down)
Disadvantages
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Reduces the internal head height
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Requires a roof bed and other features, so comes with a higher starting price
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A little more involved to put up and take down, due to more fastenings
Skyline Roofs - raising the standards
TUV approved, widest choice of canvas colours at no extra cost, and lots of other options
Available for
SWB/LWB
Bed Kit
Canvas Options
VW T4, T5 & T6
Ford Transit Custom
VW - either
LWB at an extra cost
Transit - SWB only
Additional cost
Lots of colours at no additional cost
Scenic at an additional cost
More info: https://www.skylineroofs.co.uk
Hilo Sport Roof - the original and lowest
TUV approved and the highest lifting and lowest profile roof available
Available for
SWB/LWB
Bed Kit
Canvas Options
VW T5 & T6
Ford Transit Custom
Either, no extra cost
As standard
Scenic & lots of colours, both at an additional cost
More info: https://www.hiloroofs.co.uk/sport/
Streamline Poptop Roofs
Standard roofs for almost any van, and low profile roofs for VW T5 & T6
Available for
SWB/LWB
Bed Kit
Canvas Options
Citroen, Fiat, Ford, Hyundai, LDV, Land Rover, Mazda, Mercedes, Nissan, Peugeot, Renault, Stepwgn, Toyota, Vauxhall, VW, & more!
SWB, MWB, LWB, XLWB available for nearly all models
Additional cost
Lots of colours, multiple canvas types, custom side mesh, scenic canvas
Additional cost for non-standard choices
More info: http://www.poptoproofs.co.uk
Westdubs
Great budget roofs from a small family company
Available for
SWB/LWB
Bed Kit
Canvas Options
VW T4, T5, & T6
VW Caddi-Maxi
Vauxhall Vivaro
Ford Transit Custom
T4, T5, & T6: either
LWB at additional cost
VW Caddi-Maxi: LWB
Vauxhall & Ford: SWB
Additional Cost
Scenic canvas & various colours, both at an additional cost
More info: https://www.westdubs.co.uk
SCA Roofs
TUV certified and with a two year warranty as standard
Available for
SWB/LWB
Bed Kit
Canvas Options
VW T5 & T6
Mercedes Vito & V-KL
Ford Transit Custom
Vauxhall Vivaro
Renault Trafic
Both available for most models
LWB at additional cost
As standard
Both solid and slatted, depending on model
Scenic & various colours, both at an additional cost
More info: http://www.sca-daecher.de/en/