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Syncroincity
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camit34
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Really like how flush it sits.
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tarandusVDub
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that is a very slick and seemingly well-thought-out aftermarket top. But wow, wouldn't removing 3 cross members from the roof really make the body flex? Seems like they took out a lot of the structural rigidity.
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candyman
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Finally a conversion that only takes less then 5 minutes with two people. They should sell that as a kit 
Pretty sweet link |
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TequilaSunSet
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Honestly I don't see why someone does not make something that simple for Vanagons here in the US. It does seem very simple, and I like how the canvas attaches with velcro then gets trim fastened to secure it.
Bonus is the low profile when down.
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Jake de Villiers
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Its kinda neat but I'm not thrilled about the removal of 8 feet of roof and the three torsional stiffeners.
The roof bed is also not useful for me - 5'6" unless you add the extension, which makes it impossible to get down and pee without waking up your wife and getting her to move...
I really like his instructions for putting away the window and the hold down straps.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oc3bSP07r8s
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Jake de Villiers
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Syncroincity
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Location: New York City
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The hacking out of the crossbeams is a pretty dodgy move, agreed. 
Looks like there's not much foot room at the little end, too... although I utilize a top mainly for headroom personally.
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svenakela
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| The T5 doesn't rely on the roof beams, they are only for the roof itself. No worries to cut them away. |
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