We Got a Pop Top Fitted!- VW T5 Camper Project

Something I hadn't planned on doing to the van but really wanted to happened! We got a pop top roof fitted! Massive thank you to the Skyline roofs team for a great product that has been fitted so well! We went for the Syline Aurora LWB Roof with the Bi folding bed board to give us a little more headroom. Just need to get the rest of the van done now so we can get away in it! If you are considering a poptop hit the guys at Skline up.
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[@stuartdavison8459]

Great video mate 👍it brightened up my sunday morning. when Abbie shouted out it's huge it's massive I nearly choked on my coffee ☕️ ☕️🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@DanChambersDAC]

😂 Thank you for watching bud, Glad you enjoyed it. I nearly said 'that's what she said' when she said it but I held back!

[@stuartdavison8459]

@@DanChambersDAC 🤣🤣🤣👍👍

[@adamroutley]

Great episode!

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers dude 👊

[@Simon_W74]

When I was in Dream Mode when I was planing to do a Van conversion about 4/5 years ago I had Skyline saved in my Van build folder, then the size of the van escalated to then wanting to then convert the Boxer/Relay van due to the width of them and being almost able to sleep traverse as well as having the kids in a bunk bed system. To that then becoming getting an A class as the Wife didn't want to wait ages for me to do the conversion. The van look s the dogs dangles when aired out and there didn't look to be any movement when you got in the van to put the roof up. Makes me want to do a conversion again.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Coach built are a lot easier to just buy and enjoy!

[@THQAutomotive]

Looks epic Dan. Great work Skyline 👌

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you guys! Some amazing products fitted to the van now!

[@paulconnolly1590]

That looks class Dan, colour code looks spot on as well.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers bud, So happy. Colour is absolutely bang on.

[@dieselbushcraft1299]

Well done Skyline, the workmanship is great and the mechanical locking mechanism is a brilliant idea. Wish I had seen this two years ago as although the roof I have is great it’s very badly fitted.

[@DanChambersDAC]

So well fitted. Was nice to see the fit all the way through and see the attention to detail in the process. Locking mechanism is brilliant. No faffing around with straps etc. There are unfortunately some very badly fitted roofs out there by people that are only interested in your money, Not doing a good job.

[@dieselbushcraft1299]

@@DanChambersDAC Mine is an Austop which in fairness is a great roof and has made a huge difference just like yours and we’ve had some brilliant holidays with it fitted. When I collected the van after fitting there was metal flakes all over it so obviously didn’t use a polythene cover to protect the van. Had to take it back because it really creaked driving down the road which the fitter sorted at the time but this has come back. More recently I had the headlining down from the cab to run some cables and fit some lights but noticed the front brace above the cab has been fastened with tech screws in ridiculous angles. There factory fitted captive nuts in the structure of the vehicle that lines up with bolt holes in the brace, I’m guessing there should be bolts and another guess is that’s why it is creaking again. A lot of cowboys out there which is why your video is so important showing great workmanship.

[@danbonser7781]

Great vid Dan. Top job. Nice to see the Mrs. Be good to see a camping film 👍🏼

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you bud. We can’t wait to get away in itB

[@Adam_H_Official]

Looks wicked mate, Athletic greens user too, life changer for someone who eats and drinks crap all the time lol

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you bud. Great stuff isn't it! been using it for about a year. you really feel it if you miss a day or two.

[@paultaylor9652]

That's more than a 👍 Dan, that is feckin gorgeous now. All that I'd do now is get a dent man on all the imperfections, but that's just me.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers bud, Looks so good doesn't it! I do need to speak to a dent man and see if anything can be done to them.

[@Bomberharris68]

Great roof Dan, lovely couple too 👍

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you bud! We are so happy with it

[@TheTomfraser04]

Loved your vid...im getting mine fitted next week.....cant wait now 😊

[@stuart7523]

Oh dear, my pop top is looking tired and this is making me rethink things. Looks great. 🤘

[@DanChambersDAC]

😂 Sorry bud!

[@preneshpakkiri5565]

Looking so awesome well done buddy 👍 👏

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers bud

[@neilfreemantle3392]

Cracking job Dan... well done Skyline

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you bud.

[@RetroRewind77]

Looks amazing dude and they have done such a professional job. I love having a pop top just makes the van so much bigger

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you bud, Makes such a difference!

[@MediaEasier]

Dan's content is better than anything youll ever see on msm tv. Love it 👊🏼

[@DanChambersDAC]

🙏 Thank you so much bud I really appreciate this. Hopefully as the channel grows the content will only get bigger and better.

[@spinyuk]

nice, i've been umming and ah-ing about getting windows put in my panel T5 and those guys are about 20 mins from where I live, so probably time to give them a call :)

[@DanChambersDAC]

I really like the look of a van with windows in and it makes daily driving them much easier too

[@timbird5494]

Looks fab and judging by your face your well happy with it great video Dan 👌👍

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers bud, We are so happy with it!

[@darrenobrien7179]

Brilliant vlog and great to see back at the VWs.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you bud, Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Salsahaj]

Jeeesus, what an amazing camper you've built. It looks so cool! Congrats!

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you! Certainly heading in the right direction!

[@TTPDrums]

Down in my town. Nice! Didn’t even know there was a company doing pop tops in Weston! Doh 😋

[@DanChambersDAC]

Such a nice part of the world. I spent a while driving around the countryside👌

[@TTPDrums]

@@DanChambersDAC it’s not too bad! Glad you enjoyed it 😁 Thanks for the great content 👍🏻

[@jayacourt8282]

Never been one for pop tops but this has absolutely changed my mind. 70mm profile looks so slick when it’s down. Amazing stuff you must be buzzing Dan 👌🏻

[@DanChambersDAC]

Looks good doesn’t it! We are so happy with it!

[@jayacourt8282]

It really does! And the space is unbelievable, proper good nights kip up there bud 👌🏻

[@alexjones8296]

What a fantastic install, Dan. The level of workmanship and attention to detail is fabulous. Looks sooooo sick aired out with the roof up. Getting closer to adventure time!❤

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you bud. Honestly the roof is fitted so well! Can't wait for a photo of it aired out on a beach 👌

[@jonathanluce9130]

Looking really cool, it's really starting to take shape now.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you bud. We are so happy with it!

[@bugzy1421]

You are right, aired out with the pop-up open looks so good, that really is stunning. Well done Dan 🍻

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you bud, We are so happy with it!

[@JohnWD40TC02]

That conversion is amazing it looks like the van came out of the factory with it already fitted and very professional install. The T5 is looking more like a camper now Dan and again I can see from the huge grin that you like it, plus it looks sic when it's aired out👏🙏👍

[@DanChambersDAC]

Such a good install isn't it! It is getting there! Hopefully we will start the new year building the interior.

[@jeremywilliams6618]

Makes such a difference when fitted. I know when did my T4 years ago it made so much more room. Looks spot on.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Didn't think it would make as much difference as it does! So worth it.

[@nickrendell4300]

Great video on how a pop top is fitted, amazing workmanship on the install, def next year when the weather is better a trip to Cornwall is in order.👍👌✌️

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you bud, Glad you enjoyed it. So well fitted. Cornwall is definitely on the cards for next year.

[@NicKick]

Top pop-up roof is a great feature, but sawing a large hole has safety concerns. How did you strengthen the structure? Can it reach the strength of the original car?

[@fluffstar_]

Chuffed dude, looks sick!! Coming together nicely 🤘

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you bud! Slowly getting there!

[@hadynmcloughlin4661]

Love the road trip builds Dan awesome little van coming together. The detail, energy and companies getting it all together is just brilliant. Its looking so good.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers bud, I really enjoy them too! Nice to have a change of scenery. So many amazing products fitted to the van now!

[@robwoolass1677]

Well done skyline. We plan on getting a pop top fitted next year to our self conversion t5.1 LWB campervan. And the mechanical lock is a briliant idea and what we are looking for.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Honestly such a good roof!

[@johnrowell942]

Great video and top job on the skyline pop top. 👍💯

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you bud. Cracking product and service.

[@h12st_d63]

Defintiely building my dream spec van pal, naughty S5 hiding in the background too? 🤔

[@DanChambersDAC]

Building my top spec dream van too! Yeah my Dad parked his RS5 here for a few days as they had some work done at home.

[@stevenpavan327]

A very cool van. great color.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you!

[@ian_morg]

Yes Dan!! The perfect choice 😎👍🏻 I’ve had a Skyline poptop and Rusty Lee rock n roll bed for the last 3 years and they’re amazing. The guys there are fab and offer an amazing service. Quality.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers bud! Awesome, I was going for a Rusty Lee bed but I want an L shaped set up as we don't need the extra seats for travelling. The roof is such good quality.

[@ian_morg]

@@DanChambersDAC ahh fair enough, a nice lounge area will look fab. Their after sales service is second to none too. A fab company to deal with, you’ve made the best choice there.

[@trader4239]

Waw this is awesome also the reaction of your girlfriend is nice can't wait for next episode

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you bud.

[@drewsteroriginals4564]

Looking awesome, coming together really nicely! Great build and showcasing a great company, top job!

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you bud. Such a good product and company.

[@patricktupper5604]

That looks amazing, I'm on there website looking now, next upgrade to my van for sure. Van is looking awesome love the weekly videos and progress.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you bud! You won’t go wrong with a skyline roof bud.

[@andydawkins9640]

Looking sweet mate , amazing how much room there is 👍🇬🇧👍🇬🇧

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you bud. Doubles the space in the van!

[@MADMATTRS]

Absolutely incredible work mate and another thing ive seen you do that i now must have and added it to my shopping list hahah

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers bro, Sorry 😂 They do make a lot of difference.

[@admanlincolnal]

Love it Dan it's awesome. I've just ordered a poptop for my Crafter that I am building. Can't wait to fit it now.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you bud! So good isn't it! Pop top on a Crafter will be 👌

[@admanlincolnal]

@@DanChambersDAC I hope so 👍

[@etinni8716]

Well done fella. Quality

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you.

[@paulheyes653]

Amazing !!! Lovely to see how happy it made you both as well !!

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you bud. we are so happy with it!

[@nurburgringobsessed5722]

My home town man! Did you check out bristol camper company too? The difference a pop top makes is actually incredible..

[@DanChambersDAC]

So good isn't it! I didn't have the time to unfortunately.

[@nurburgringobsessed5722]

@@DanChambersDAC the sense of space you get is night and day.. half tempted to get one fitted to my bud now 😂😂 literally 5mins from my house.

[@minispark8482]

Looks awesome mate!! 👍🏼

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers bud.

[@tomstafford9294]

That T5 is looking class now Dan, well done. I have a T5 with a original skyline roof, and one of those reading lights in the roof too. My advice would be to pull the fuses for those lights when the roof is down, while bringing the roof down and folding the canvas I've caught the light switch on and not realised, then wondered why I had a draw from the leisure battery. Obviously it made the light bloomin hot too! Great videos bud, been following the channel a while, keep up the good work!

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you bud, We are so happy with it! Ahh great tip, I hadn't thought of that!

[@Kai77884]

Hello Dan it’s great 👍👍👍greetings from Germany 🇩🇪 👋👋👋Kai 🙏🛠🔊

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you bud.

[@gustennant5469]

Absolutely brilliant. Great to see a company take pride in their work. You both have big smiles on you faces 😊 😊👍

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you bud. Cracking product and service. We are so happy with it!

[@Graham_1978-r6e]

Love it Dan. I’ve recently had a Skyline roof fitted and was torn between the Aurora and standard! Went for the standard in the end! Exact same finish as yours other than that. They are top quality I reckon and instantly transform your van into a camper. Looking forward to seeing your next move!

[@DanChambersDAC]

Awesome Bud! An absolutely brilliant product. Chatting to the guys fitting and to Adrian the attention to detail and passion is amazing!

[@Graham_1978-r6e]

Pleased your are happy with it Dan, looks so good!

[@autovagauto6329]

Amazing job

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers bud.

[@sambolton1970]

Dan the van looks sooooo good, you're going to have to do the body work now!! 😉

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you bud, I think I may have to!

[@ianhamilton7975]

Great video buddy. That van is gonna look next level when it's done. I opted for a different pop-top manufacturer as I wanted more of a stealth look, but the skyline is clearly a quality product. Looking forward to the next video 😉

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers dude, What roof did you go for? Do the lower profile ones lose head height inside?

[@ianhamilton7975]

@@DanChambersDAC I went for the Hilo (which unfortunately isn't a thing anymore)... It's so stealth looking you honestly can't tell it has a pop top unless you know what to look for. And yes, you lose a little internal head room, but depending on your bed setup (RIB Vs rock and roll) it's fine. The day after your video was released, I saw that skyline had started advertising their LWB skylow 😳

[@karlsanderson8127]

I love the wheels on your van

[@downnoutmotors]

Mate that looks awesome!! 💯🔥

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers dude.

[@alanmilway7736]

Looks class! Great vid

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers bud.

[@jamesmace9891]

Looks sick 👍

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers dude.

[@T8RTU]

This s turning out absolutely gorgeous totally love the colour of the van and the roof makes it look really cool. Top job and well fitted, it will make the world of difference to how comfortable you feel with being by able to stand upright inside when the bed is up too. Of course you are going to get the van body done up perfect now? None of this I’ll just do a bit… DAC is too good not to 😎👍✅✅✅✅

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you! We are so happy with it so far! So looking forward to getting away and trying the roof out! I think it is inevitable that I will end up painting it!

[@c1tlr340]

That is a work of art

[@grahamstaddon9990]

Vanproject77 interior would be sweeeeet

[@DanChambersDAC]

I think we can build something a little different ourself.

[@DavesDiscoveriesChannel]

BEST roof on the market 💪

[@BradK78]

That’s fantastic

[@DanChambersDAC]

Isn't it!

[@FrankParkin]

That’s class.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you bud.

[@ricknick74]

Brilliant

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you!

[@charlesmott8863]

Yayyyy! I guessed correctly :D

[@DanChambersDAC]

👌

[@allanbeckett1537]

Nice quality installation there with very nice workmanship. On another note what is the colour of you van?

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you bud. Cracking product and service! The van is off road grey.

[@rstvan]

Hi Dan your van is looking so good. How do you find the 2.5 engine as I have only ever owned a 1.9 and a 2.0.

[@DanChambersDAC]

All the other T5 I have had have been 1.9 and they are very slow. The 2.5 actually get going when you put your foot down! If it ever went bang I wouldn’t spend a penny on it though as they cost a lot. I would engine swap the van.

[@maverick4177]

Now it’s a camper 😎👌🏻

[@DanChambersDAC]

Hell yeah!

[@gremo188]

Can you tell me the Rim Model an the size? Looks great!

[@DanChambersDAC]

Navis 20" GP7

[@sickel.7018]

🎉 hell yeah nice vid Dan what are u think about 2.5tdi‘s I just want 1.9 but there so many 2.5‘s and so little 1.9 in Germany 🇩🇪

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you bud. My van is 2.5. They are good as long as they are looked after.

[@bespokedfurniture]

Just out of interest Dan, what thickness ply do they use for the bed base? I'm a fellow Joiner too. Loving the series 👌

[@travermaster]

is it possible to install panorama glass in that hole in the roof ?

[@kristijancoric3604]

But is the bed lovin proof???😁

[@ryrybread220]

She said “it's a lot smaller than I thought it was going to be” far too easily 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@DanChambersDAC]

😂😂😂

[@jake-coombs]

Awsome video but I did hope it was going to be more in depth on how it was fitted.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Sorry it wasn't too in depth.

[@liamwallace2121]

How much would this of cost dan , to have exactly the same level of detail as yours

[@DanChambersDAC]

Best bet would be to get in touch with Skyline bud.

[@liamwallace2121]

@@DanChambersDAC priced it up 😬😬 not far of 6k 🤢

[@ferqueMENDOZA]

Muy buen trabajo, solo le añadiria luces led a la carpa para que no este tan oscura 👍

[@kev1brunton282]

Much was with the roof ?

[@stopneverstop]

would they do a crafter h4 l4 or similar

[@MiHob24]

Does anyone know whether this adds a lot of wind noise when driving?

[@stuarttaylor2053]

What’s cost of this Dan…?

[@DanChambersDAC]

Best thing is to contact Skyline as there are a few options to choose from.

[@darkoooss]

👍

[@DanChambersDAC]

👊

[@teaforthree1]

Price?

[@DanChambersDAC]

Ask nicely

[@matthewrlawton57]

I'd love a pop top but can't justify the £5,000 iv been quoted 😅

[@NoReverse77]

🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤

[@DanChambersDAC]

👌

[@jirivogeltanz3276]

👍👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌👌

[@DanChambersDAC]

🙏

[@SuperLitherland]

That sliding cover is such a shit design, mine fell out of its runners and landed on my dads legs while he was asleep downstairs. Also that sharp metal clip they put on rips your clothes as you get up and down. Throw it in the bin it’s horrible !

[@DanChambersDAC]

Sorry you had a problem with it.

[@SuperLitherland]

@@DanChambersDAC time they reinvested some of that profit in better designed parts, not just a cheap bit of sharp bent metal

[@davidbryant5881]

Do not drive with it up

[@Jimmy-lb1yc]

Great video Dan. I can only assume that if you are fairly local to Transporter HQ then you can't be far from me. I am starting a van build after Christmas (Not VW unfortunately). Do you offer any services of doing conversions?

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you bud. I am about 15 mins from HQ. What are you building? Unfortunately I don't offer my services out as filming content for the channel takes up all of my time.

[@Jimmy-lb1yc]

@@DanChambersDAC Just a LWB Citroen Relay mate. I am wanting to do most of the work myself but there's a few things that I want someone else to do as I'm scared and that is the window's, underslung gas tank and the carpet lining. Everything else Im pretty sure I can do

[@briancohen1967]

See you on woolacombe esplanade New year's eve 65 campervans last year

[@DanChambersDAC]

Ooh now that sounds like a plan 👌

[@Elitevolkswagens]

Awesome bro!! 👊🏽😎

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers bro. Can't wait to head down your way and test it out.

[@Elitevolkswagens]

@@DanChambersDAC it’s going to be an awesome weekend mate! So glad you are back with us lowdown boys again! You are always welcome with me mate if works getting crazy for you and Abs x👊🏽😎