Aftermarket bubble top or high top manufacturers?

[wildenbeast]

Well- that leaves importing the timber tech tops (which would be great) or someone would need to take on producing tops from the Adventurewagen molds. I exchanged messages with the current owner and he is willing to sell the molds for $1500 which is the cost he put into repairing the molds; http://www.flickr.com/photos/vanagon_awmolds/page3/

Since Sportsmobile thought they were too expensive to reproduce (and they fetch big $$$ for their products), I am having a hard time thinking a larger outfit will think it's worthwhile. It will require a smaller shop with plenty of fiberglass experience to pull it off. Otherwise, I would safely recon that high tops in the USA will slowly become extinct.
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- Bill, '93 Eurovan Syncro Weekender (2.5 manual ACU)

[GhiaLover]

I just heard from Rod at the Getaway shop. The Vanagon tops are no longer available.

They may have been prohibitively expensive, anyways. They are showing a van high-top for a GMC van online for about $3,000 installed. That's with no windows, no liner, nothing...

[dipple]

Hope it works out. These are great tops. I love the full standing height and extra storage. Better in a headwind but worse in a crosswind. It has a full length kids bunk, microwave and storage in the front, upper cabinets with exhaust fan and lighting as well as 2 windows. I just fitted it with a Fantastic Fan and it has solved all condensation problems. It has the standard RV 14x14 opening.

[GhiaLover]

Regarding the Getaway center in Abbotsford (really Vancouver BC), I just called them. They were closed, but a guy answered and said that yes, they can still get the Getaway tops for Vanagons, but that I'd need to call on Monday.

Rod is the guy to talk to. 604-853-2229

When I find out the deal, I'll post to this thread.

[Alwesty]

have a poptop from a 90 westy with all the hardware. The canvas might need to be replaced.

AL

[dipple]

Get-Away RV Centre Ltd. formerly (L & H Leisure Vehicles Ltd.) has been owned by the Thiesen family since 1972. Lou Thiesen (Father of the current owners) is responsible for bringing some of the first RV's into British Columbia. Get Away also has deep roots in RV manufacturing and in the RV parts sales. The boys, Rod and Mark Thiesen, took over in 1992 and expanded the business to its present location on King road.

To better suit the RV lifestyle, L & H Leisure Vehicles changed it's name to Get-Away RV Centre, in 2002.

Get-Away RV boasts a modern facility, just off #1 Hwy in Abbotsford. They offer a complete service, and parts department, and a full line of excellent recreational vehicles. Get-Away provides all the professionalism of a large dealership, while giving people a comfortable feeling when they walk through the door.

With many RV's being very similar in quality, the people at Get-Away feel that the "dealership" is an important factor when buying a recreational vehicle. How a customer is treated after the sale is what makes the difference. Maybe that explains their continued success over the years.

Get-Away RV Centre, don't just believe us, drop by and be surprised!
http://www.getawayrv.com/manufacturing.aspx

[blakeck2]

[GhiaLover]

[dipple]

Another domestic option is the Getaway top from Vancouver BC. I have owned 2 of these and love them. Here are some pics of my current van taken from Gary Lee's site.
http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gary2a/rack/4bike/getaway/getaway.htm

[ajdenette]

16syncro: What do you have for an engine and what do you get for gas milage?
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1985 2wd Westy with 2000 Subaru 2.2 current driver
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=685635
1986 Syncro Doka Project next in line
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=732777
1990 Vanagon Syncro Base awaiting body work

[levi]

x 2

Can I get one of those tops, with the wheel flares option, and the 16" syncro option ?
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but till I do I won't be hangin round.
Going down that long lonesome highway,
gonna see life my way

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[jacob.]

[westyventures]

[16syncro]

I have an SCA400 on the top that I had installed last year. It fits like a glove and is of high quality. It was made to order in Germany (I don't think SCA stocks these.) I had it installed in EU, so I can't comment on the shipping. I would assume if there was a large enough order to fill a sea can, they would send some over.

If you can get your hands on one of these, you won't be disappointed.

[GhiaLover]

I'll certainly be on the list. Anyone else?

[wildenbeast]

I would think you would want the insulated top?
900+550 pounds = 1450 pounds = $2320 US Dollars + shipping

still, not a bad price for a brand new insulated top
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- Bill, '93 Eurovan Syncro Weekender (2.5 manual ACU)

[blakeck2]

[timber tech]

We are hoping it will work out less than 1k

[blakeck2]

[timber tech]

We are hoping to do them for a simular price to the uk price but dont know how that rates with you guys due to the exchange rate and there is the shipping to consider too.

Dave and Margaret