TRANSPORTER POP TOP. why do this to a day van? INSIDE LOOK!!! AUSTOPS SCENIC CANVAS

POP TOP INSTALL to my 4MOTION VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER courtesy of VANIMAL CAMPERVAN CONVERSIONS.
AUSTOPS have truly made something fantastic here. Sometimes a driveway install just isn't appropriate.
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[@lefthandedscrewdriver3954]

Great video. And roof looks great, the black over white swamper look is awesome. Keep the videos coming

[@urbanarkoverland]

Cheers you 👍🏻

[@colinlee5429]

Very nice. And fitted properly! I have a westdubs one on my t4 and it's the best thing I've done! 🤙

[@urbanarkoverland]

Cheers matey. Chuffed

[@CalumNicholson]

Great video mate, loving the white & black theme 👍🏻

[@urbanarkoverland]

Cheers matey.

[@OurVanTales]

Strangely fascinating to watch…Loved that! 👊🏼

[@urbanarkoverland]

Ha. Cheers matey.

[@dieselbushcraft1299]

That has been fitted so much better than the muppets that fitted my Austop, wish I had used vanimal to fit mine.

[@urbanarkoverland]

Oh really. Honestly. So concerned about the job in truth. Lucky I had someone that I know is pro 👍🏻

[@wildhogget69]

I think it look awesome Black on White, love it❤

[@urbanarkoverland]

Ye man. Colour was never in question really.

[@Tomlad10111000]

Just up the road from me! I’ve been in touch with Vanimal about getting my T5 popped.

[@urbanarkoverland]

Excellent 👍🏻

[@stevezodiac491]

A black pop top roof gets no hotter inside as long as you have the mesh side windows for ventillation. The bad news is because it is black the sunlight is absorbed along with the sun's heat into the pop top material itself, which causes problems. My black pop top and the installer that i used's van black pop top, both overheated in that intense sun in the summer. It caused the anti slip rubbers under the rear scissor mechanism supports to degrade, this caused the pop tops to be able to walk forward within the pop top bolt positioning slide holes ( driven by the struts ), even though the bolts were fitted to the correct torque, which eventually fouled the deflector causing it to not shut. The pop top had to be readjusted, new anti slip rubbers placed underneath the scissor supports and two new round locator screw holes and screws fitted in each scissor leg support, to stop it from walking forward ever again. The fitter said that this has only happened twice to him and both were black pop tops. As a belt and braces approach, I personally am going to get some insulated silver deflector material, to place over the hinge areas of the pop top, when it is hot next summer, when it is laid up.

[@urbanarkoverland]

Well thanks for letting me know this. It’s something for me to definitely keep an eye on. Thanks

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I ordered a new 4motion T6 yesterday after months of looking for a good used model, now I'm looking for aftermarket upgrades , your channel is excellent for this , that pop top looks great. subscribed.

[@urbanarkoverland]

Nice one. They are hard to find at a good price. I may have paid extra. But was at vw so had a few services an mot and some warranty. Good luck. Always feel free to ask anything if you think I may be able to help.

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

@@urbanarkoverland cheers mate. If you like knives, outdoor tools and fire lighting please check my channel out. Watching your Bluetti video now.👍

[@urbanarkoverland]

@@RobEvansWoodsman will do

[@urbanarkoverland]

@@RobEvansWoodsman will do

[@robryan5898]

🤣🤣 Chris was happy with himself

[@urbanarkoverland]

Ha ha. 👍🏻

[@ianwiggins734]

The pop top you've got is a good well known make it's always worth spending at extgermany to get what you want It looks good though what you've done you've just got a shop around I'm a lot of good though I like it You change your double seat to a single sentenceBecause that's what people do change a double seat to a single seat

[@urbanarkoverland]

Yeah. It’s on the list. Definitely buy right. Buy once 👍🏻

[@robww5921]

Nice! You may already know this but just in case. Always put roof down with window open or ideally sliding door open. Allows the canvass to fold in and stop getting caught in the scissors. Consider a bungee around pop top to help with this. There is a thing called a pop top bungee! Before finally pulling down tight to the frame do a quick check to ensure canvass is tucked away. Then enjoy!

[@keswickadventure]

A bungee rubs on the canvas - it’s the worst idea possible. Fold the canvas in properly and it will last a long time.

[@urbanarkoverland]

Hi mate. There is a bungee connected to the rear. Did film it. But video was getting soooo long.

[@urbanarkoverland]

Can see it in the background at 16:03

[@chriskinne4940]

Perfect 👍

[@urbanarkoverland]

Cheers you

[@TheSuhadaMauluddin]

New subscriber here, looks sick, gonna see how the van is gonna turn up in the end

[@urbanarkoverland]

Cheers you 👊🏻

[@sandraatkinson5065]

I think it looks a amazing i know i am a year late on this but aesthetic win

[@urbanarkoverland]

Are you back catalogue binging Sandra ha ha

[@loopsmybrother6156]

I just got a similar top fitted Black roof on my white NV300 and am well happy with the look as you were I used a company in Par in Cornwall I was very happy with the build quality The name of the company is "altitude roofs" They have all their staff work on one van at a time and get a amazing job done super quick We booked a half a week holiday but they had it done same day and i would totally recommend them I did a Google review showing the work As i believe they're quite new and deserve to be seen if you are in the south west looking for a poptop or conversion

[@urbanarkoverland]

This almost seems like an advert for a different company. I’m not sure I like that.

[@loopsmybrother6156]

​@@urbanarkoverland I didn't realise you We're a part of AUSTOPS brand If you'd like I'll delete my comment I Was only trying to be helpful AUSTOPS don't offer tops for X82 vans (only X83) So no work lost for the companies that fit their lovely tops Maybe they will in the future And I hope they do as your video shows they're product to be a quality product worth putting on a van build

[@urbanarkoverland]

@@loopsmybrother6156 I’m not part of the brand. Regardless what my video is about. It’s unfair for someone to use it as an advert to sell something else. It’s fine if it’s just ‘another option’. Or a solution to a problem. But if it’s just spreading the word about a different product because you are part of that brand. Or a friend or family member own that company then it’s not cool. 👍🏻

[@MickSnr]

Nice behind the scenes look, if your going to do a conversion, do it properly 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@urbanarkoverland]

Never a truer word said 👍🏻

[@JessopRyan]

Get a bellows bungee, they are a game changer. And it stops the hinges cutting the canvas

[@urbanarkoverland]

Hi mate. It comes with a bungee. You mean for the back. Even filmed it. But cut it because vide was getting longer and longer ha

[@JessopRyan]

@@urbanarkoverland not sure but the bellows bungee goes all the way round. Made a big difference to packing up with mine, also open the door when you close the lid 😂

[@urbanarkoverland]

@@JessopRyan 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@matttoal7106]

Do you know if they have an option to have the sliding panel to finish off the ceiling when the bed is down? So that the straps and tent isnt visible in the cab?

[@urbanarkoverland]

I don’t think they do. Someone reached out to me on insta and has offered me one. A fixed panel. I may take a look.

[@pandaoutdoors4x4s]

Top video as all ways pal looking good now And I do have to say I do love the black and white 🐼🐼🐼🐼 panda style haha Keep up the good work mate

[@urbanarkoverland]

Cheers you

[@VWT6_edition30]

Isn’t KZbin great…first time watcher, been looking for a company to possibly fit some roof bars to my Austop roof, stumble across this, I have the same roof in red and there about 20mins from me in Leigh 😁👍🏻

[@urbanarkoverland]

As long as you subscribe 😂

[@user-kh7pm4cc7d]

My van is with Tony, will be done soon

[@urbanarkoverland]

Nice. Tell him the cockney said hi.

[@user-kh7pm4cc7d]

@@urbanarkoverland Cockney and a scouser, that will make his day haha

[@urbanarkoverland]

@@user-kh7pm4cc7d ha

[@martingill6996]

Have you got a link to a video you did on the cable entry for solar on the pop top?

[@urbanarkoverland]

It’s my last video. But listen. Next week….. MORE 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@jonnyatack6669]

What were your thoughts on automatic vs manual? Hard to come by a good 4 motion auto it seems

[@urbanarkoverland]

That was my thought. Couldn’t get/afford one ha

[@johnstoddard9352]

Out of Interest, does the black canvas increase heat in the sun? I am getting a West Dubs fitted and thinking dark grey, I could go to a lighter colour but don't want the inside of the van bathed in a colour such as red or blue with the sunlight. Could go to a light grey.

[@urbanarkoverland]

Yes of course. Anything black will absorb the heat. Check out custom camping for a pop top cover. UAO10 for 10 percent off mate.

[@linoleumbonypart385]

Have they said what weight those roof rails are ok to max out with ??

[@urbanarkoverland]

Hi mate. The rails are mainly aesthetics. The roof will take 25kg. Enough for a decent size solar panel 👌🏻

[@rhys_ooooo]

Lovely! Did you do a video on the kombi conversion...?

[@urbanarkoverland]

No unfortunately I did not

[@rhys_ooooo]

@@urbanarkoverland Thanks for the reply! Struggling to find a kombi with a suitable spec so looking at going down the conversion route 😵‍💫

[@urbanarkoverland]

@@rhys_ooooo have back row and floor and belts coming up soon 👍🏻

[@frankiez7414]

will you go for the same swivels as the last Sprinter the KT68 reg one ? I think they are great but maybe theres other options now. Good video Aidan, even though im a Sprinter guy its interesting to see how work is done. Seeing the practical sides of van construction is what I look for. Well done

[@urbanarkoverland]

Well thanks for still following this project. Gonna swap the front double out for a single. Swivels so much better than the double.

[@frankiez7414]

@@urbanarkoverland well I wanted two singles in my Sprinter but I couldn't get a single seat for less that a grand for the new shape and done exactly what you did and purchased the swivels from RJCampersolutions, retaining the single and a double in the front. I must say that im glad I stayed with the double as my son and I can chill out lying across all the front seats with adding a few pillows. Couldn't have done that with two singles. And you of course get three passengers in the front. Swings and roundabouts but its a campervan after all and lounging around is key. But I get the idea of less faffing in a day van and getting in the back from the drivers seat.

[@frankiez7414]

@@urbanarkoverland you mean singles are so much better than a double.

[@urbanarkoverland]

@@frankiez7414 yes. Single swivels better than a double 👍🏻

[@frankiez7414]

@@urbanarkoverland why so ?

[@michaelbing8991]

is this the AWD version?. Looks awesome, keep up the good work :)

[@urbanarkoverland]

Yes mate. Check out previous vids. Full explanation. But yes. 4motion 👍🏻

[@StuartPickett-qy3bo]

Is your van a 4motion ? Am trying my best to find a second hand 4motion because I want a swamper

[@urbanarkoverland]

Yes it is. Not many older ones about. And they fetch more money.

[@muff_jr5760]

Are you able to leave a SIM or any bedding in the roof when down? Or does it all have to come out if you want to take the van for a drive?

[@urbanarkoverland]

Pretty much no space to leave anything.👍🏻

[@muff_jr5760]

@@urbanarkoverland Got it. Thanks for the reply!

[@fabiankowalski3356]

Which model of transporter do you recommend?

[@urbanarkoverland]

This one ha. 4motion dsg if poss

[@user-kh7pm4cc7d]

Hi, loved the van, how is the roof holding up as i am about to get one

[@urbanarkoverland]

Absolutely awesome. Don’t even know it’s there. Until you pop it ha. Where are you having yours installed?

[@urbanarkoverland]

Don’t say on your roof 😂

[@ratwhittleym3465]

Unfortunately they don’t do 2016 vivaro’s. Been looking for a while kent/London.👍

[@urbanarkoverland]

Oh really. Maybe not enough call for them.

[@stevezodiac491]

I have had a pop top fitted to my 70 reg Fiat Talento, which is the same van as yours I think, the one before Vauxhall was bought out by stellantis. I had a Drivelodge pop top fitted. Contact Drivelodge, they will put you onto a reputable, recommended by them fitter in your area. These vans make excellent campers, good luck ! By the way, you can get away with a 120 cm wide rib bed in these vans and have decent cupboard width as well. I went fir the rib altair bed. Much better than a rock n roll bed in comfort and accessibility to storage beneath although more expensive but worth it. You sleep on the flat underneath surface as well not on the contoured seat surface.

[@urbanarkoverland]

@@stevezodiac491 love the rib bed. So cool

[@chrisroe8875]

They do pop tops now for vivaro

[@UrbanExplorer614]

What solar panel is that?

[@urbanarkoverland]

I fit it from photonic universe 👍🏻

[@onlythetruthfull]

I have one question due to a wheelchair occupant I am limited to roof height. so if you can answer the question do you lose any height from the roof's original cross beams centrally down the length of the vehicle.

[@urbanarkoverland]

So imagine the roof is as normal. At the pillar and at all the doors etc. then 6 inches in from that all the way around is opened up. Of course the pop top can be used without a bed frame just for head space. Hope this answers

[@onlythetruthfull]

Thanks for the reply my concern was with the roof down and travelling would I lose any headroom down the central length. The wheelchair tie-downs are to the central area and he has to travel in his specialist chair. I did realise from the good video that I would lose height around the side area. @@urbanarkoverland

[@urbanarkoverland]

@@onlythetruthfull oh I see. No. The bed sits where the cross members cross the van 👍🏻

[@onlythetruthfull]

Thanks, I can go ahead.

[@urbanarkoverland]

@@onlythetruthfull 👍🏻

[@TheFacilitiesOfficer]

Has Vanimal closed down, was trying to have a browse of previous projects but no site 😢

[@urbanarkoverland]

He is mate yes

[@melekbas4390]

It says “new website coming soon”, has vanimal definitely closed? I hope not because I was going to get an Aus Top fitted there.

[@urbanarkoverland]

@@TheFacilitiesOfficer yes. Closed down just recently.

[@funkypumps1970]

Costs are through the roof 😂😂😂💯

[@urbanarkoverland]

For sure ha

[@Electric_camper]

Nice install. Whised my poptop was that nice. It wasn't even put up Straight. The black Myth isn't worth discussing.

[@urbanarkoverland]

Ha ha. Yeah. Has to be black.

[@TheBeebg]

Can you put a roof rack on it ?

[@urbanarkoverland]

Not really mate. They say 25kg. Only because it will stress the hinges. Roof bars look good.

[@TheBeebg]

@@urbanarkoverland I’ve got one mate and been considering a roof rack. Mainly for storage purposes, but due to weight can’t like u say. That’s the only downside to popping that top 😂 cracking van👍 Am @moffatmanorcampers

[@urbanarkoverland]

@@TheBeebg yeah there is always a compromise huh. Looked for you on insta. Can’t find ya. Drop me a message

[@chrismajor2501]

Are you going to add fake rear side windows

[@urbanarkoverland]

Not sure. As may just actually fit windows. It’s the inevitable ha

[@Bugoutvehiclesuk]

That is so tidy.

[@urbanarkoverland]

Lush huh

[@iNDI_VAN_A_JONES]

Yeah okay... I'll subscribe haha I'm not far from manc . Hit me up for a collab sometime ;)

[@urbanarkoverland]

👍🏻

[@donnanhuggler8451]

Water always finds a way.. saturation... 100% humidity and so forth

[@urbanarkoverland]

Ye I guess. What’s ya relevance here mate?

[@VWT6_edition30]

Isn’t KZbin great…first time watcher, been looking for a company to possibly fit some roof bars to my Austop roof, stumble across this, I have the same roof in red and there about 20mins from me in Leigh 😁👍🏻

[@urbanarkoverland]

Well there you go ha. 👍🏻