VW T5/T6: How To Fit a Pop Top Roof

[@timcooke2656]

Brilliant. Thank you.

[@highergroundlifestyle]

You're very welcome!

[@hikitenekingi2244]

Well done. I would be scared shitless to do this to mine

[@highergroundlifestyle]

Hahaha. The more holes you cut, the easier it gets and the more you want to cut! Stay safe. N

[@urpo600]

We are wondering to buy a t5 to convert to a camper with the wifey, but with the rules here in Finland we have to havea 120 wide bed. And if we install that, the kitchonery have to be so small. But if we get a roof top for your price it wouldnt be any problems. It would cost 7-10k£ to have a top roof in Finland.😢

[@highergroundlifestyle]

It would certainly be cheaper and easier in the U.K.! Best wishes. N

[@ifell3]

Awesome video! How is it holding up now? Do you loose a lot of heat when it's down, can you insulate it? And what is it like when up and it's a bit windy?

[@highergroundlifestyle]

Many thanks. We’ve just toured the North Highlands and it was great! The black van as doesn’t look as good as the lighter colours from the outside but it’s much more practical attracting heat and keeping out light. It handles the wind very well but I do tend to drop it on very windy nights. A real bargain at this price and enjoyed doing it myself. May have felt different if the starting point was a £60k van but no regrets!

[@ifell3]

@@highergroundlifestyle thank you for the quick reply, and may I just say again, a superb job 👍

[@highergroundlifestyle]

@@ifell3 no worries! Cheers. N

[@nickdimmock6259]

My hinges look identical to yours but don't line up with any holes is there a measurement from rear end of roof ?

[@highergroundlifestyle]

Nick, I put a diagram in the video of all the dimensions I recorded. By my reckoning, on a SWB the roof sits 450mm back from the front window and 250mm forward of the inside of the rear doors. This dimension is 370mm on a LWB. Can’t be sure we have the same roof of course! I’d measure the distance between all the holes on the scissor hinges off the van and see which two are the same distance apart as the existing holes in the roof. That’s probably the safest start! Cheers. N

[@nickdimmock6259]

Thanks will give another look 👍

[@tristanbremer6930]

where did you buy the roof? and could you please send me a link of the site? thanks!

[@highergroundlifestyle]

Hi, we bought the roof on-line through an advert on FB marketplace. The company was called kilted campers but I can’t find a link to them any more. Our roof is unbranded however - and is sold by lots of different independent companies via marketplace and E-bay. If you find a link share it with me and I’ll confirm if it’s the same roof. Best wishes. N

[@nickdimmock6259]

Where can I get the plastic strips to fit canvas to roof can I use any plastic ?

[@highergroundlifestyle]

Nick, any kind of plastic extrusion will work - as long as it’s robust enough to be drilled and able to be moulded to shape for the ribbed section using a little heat. Your local DIY store or specialists plastics supplier should be able to help. Cheers. N

[@nickdimmock6259]

@@highergroundlifestyle cheers thankyou