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wjr3
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 Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 4:12 pm Post subject: EZ Camper Pop Top canvas |
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Does anyone know if the fiberglass pop top on an EZ camper is the same as the Westfalia SO42 Pop top? I need to replace the canvas tent and would like to buy one of the available Westy repro's rather than make one myself. If anyone has the dimensions (L x W) top and bottom of the Westy tent I would appreciate the info. I think I can work on the EZ camper rig to make it fit if it is anywhere close.
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Jerry
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I've been searching myself,... to no avail. Anyone know if these are available?
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big bus mike
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It looks very similar to my pop-top. I have never seen that style of pop-top from the factory on anything other than a Westy. Sportsmobile used one similar in shape, but visually different.
It appears to be a westy style pop-top grafted on to the bus. Is the edge of the opening for the hole flanged vertically?
Take measurements of the hole and the pop-top. Then compare to SO-42 pop-top and you'll have your answer. I can measure mine if needed. |
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Brian_1952
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That bus looks like a bus i drove to Ca. and sold
when i bought the bus It came with this inside
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Jerry
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| big bus mike wrote: |
It looks very similar to my pop-top. I have never seen that style of pop-top from the factory on anything other than a Westy. Sportsmobile used one similar in shape, but visually different.
It appears to be a westy style pop-top grafted on to the bus. Is the edge of the opening for the hole flanged vertically?
Take measurements of the hole and the pop-top. Then compare to SO-42 pop-top and you'll have your answer. I can measure mine if needed. |
I'm very ignorant about splittys in general, I just bought 2 busses like this w/ a square pop top. The PO is gonna send me the m-plates pretty soon w/ more pics of them. I don't really even know what I have yet, but I DO know niether of them have canvases on them. He said one of them was a Westy, I don't know about the other, one's a 66 the other a 67. Thanks for your help.
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peaceful warrior
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If you can locate a good local upholster, they can probaly make a correct fitting canvas for you from the dimensions of the opening and popup.
I would check this avenue out and then get some comparisons. Good luck with your search............wish I could find one not just two....lucky fella! 
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big bus mike
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| peaceful warrior wrote: |
If you can locate a good local upholster, they can probaly make a correct fitting canvas for you from the dimensions of the opening and popup.
I would check this avenue out and then get some comparisons. Good luck with your search............wish I could find one not just two....lucky fella! |
Good advise Brian. I've seen custom made canvases that are much better quality and fitment than any of the ones I've seen available for purchase. I have one from Wolfsburg West and am moderately happy with it. It could fit better but it's more than I had before.
Cost is also an issue. |
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