WHat roof canvas

[Turkish]

I want to replace the roof canvas on my westy

which supplier / canvas should i use

 

[Graham L]

Daz

Someone posted a similar thread not long ago, to be honest we found the best value one was from JK at £150 including the rubber trim and the quality is quite good for the money, we fitted one and whilst its a bit tricky its not too bad.

 

[Turkish]

hhhhhmmmmmmm actually it may have been me sorry

Yeah did see that, was going to go for that one tbh

 

[Jason]

Rolf de Kam is your man.

I've got a new one from him and it's beautifully made.

http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=nl&u=http://www.vwbusclub.nl/WESTFALIA/westfalia-onderdelen.htm&ei=HiCDSoClMJLx-QaQ0dywCg&sa=X&oi=translate&resnum=2&ct=result&prev=/search%3Fq%3Drolf%2Bde%2Bkam%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff%26client%3Dsafari%26rls%3Den%26sa%3DX" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Fitting article here:

http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=nl&u=http://www.vwbusclub.nl/WESTFALIA/westfalia-onderdelen.htm&ei=HiCDSoClMJLx-QaQ0dywCg&sa=X&oi=translate&resnum=2&ct=result&prev=/search%3Fq%3Drolf%2Bde%2Bkam%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff%26client%3Dsafari%26rls%3Den%26sa%3DX" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[cotswoldiver]

Agree with Jason. Rolf's stuff is very good quality, easy to buy from and sent over pretty quick as well. I had an email from him this morning confirming prices as-

A westy roof canvas is 285 euro with one window and 295 with three windows.
New stock should be in soon, beige (tan) can be delivered immediately however.

 

[Cod_Almighty]

I've just fitted one from C&C and it fitted like a dream, good quality stuff as well.

I'd post pictures but i've lost my camera.

Cod

 

[Turkish]

I've just fitted one from C&C and it fitted like a dream, good quality stuff as well.

I'd post pictures but i've lost my camera.

Cod

What opening does it have do all three flaps/vents open to leave a meshed window and are they zips or velcro, can you get to the roof rack via the rear facing vent. Do the side windows/vents allow access.

Cheers

 

[Cod_Almighty]

It has the three windows 2 on the sides and one facing the roofrack.

The two at the sides have flaps that Zip down but the mesh doesn't open, where as the window over looking the roof rack has zips to both flaps and mesh, meaning you can get access to roof rack.

I've left my camera at a friends, house in dorset, but as soon as I get it back i'll post some pics.

 

[Turkish]

Mint

Thanks!!

 

[Cod_Almighty]

 

[cyberdyne systems]

I don't suppose it makes a massive difference, but the trim to hold the canvas to the roof should be on the inside.

I've just got a JK one and its not the thickest canvas but should suit my purpose, i'm not sure its a good idea to fit it to the poptop first and then secure to the roof as instructed (although it would be easier if you could), because the material seems a little longer than the old one i have and so it wont be tight enough. I think i'll do it the opposite way and lift the canvas up to tighten it.

 

[Turkish]

Thanks for the pics, i think that has confirmed that it should be the C&C one.

Little more expensive but looks worth it

 

[Araon]

try concept sails fella nothing but good reports

http://www.conceptpoptops.co.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[VeeDubMan]

Take a look at http://proudtopop.co.uk/ too for some funky designs.

 

[Wookie Bear]

I got mine from KarmannKonection and looks to be the same as the one in the pictures above. Very good quality and fitted briliantly

 

[cyberdyne systems]

On advice from faux (jon) i'm fitting mine to the roof first and then going to staple it up to the poptop. Just fitted 3/4's of it round the roof and so far going well, will put up pics when its done.

Gareth

 

[faux]

Good luck,

I know I have found this the easiest way to do it and you can get the tension right too. I usually fit the plastic strips last and secure them with some self tappers too.

 

[cyberdyne systems]

Ok got the canvas fitted now, involved swapping my poptop for the refurbed one too:

Just need to add the fringe, now its been washed

Gareth

 

[Turkish]

went for the C&C canvas in the end and i must say i am well impressed

It is super quality

just got to fit it now