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Hi all,

Anyone of of anyone in the shropshire area that can fit hightop window seals and glass.

Pulling my hair out trying to do it myself

Many thx

anyone got any advice on the below??

Hi |Al, quick question or two: 1 - would it be better to add the roof prior to lining it out or could it be done before i actually add the roof to the van? 2 - once the roof is added (glued) what is the best practice method for hiding the are where the roof meets the van inside, is it just lined or ...

Thx for the reply, we are defo putting a double bed up there, i was just wondering if most people would go that far back, i have been looking at pics on the net and modt seem to just have the hole around the size mine is currently, i see these slide out beds too. My idea would be to rivet 3 wood str...

Hi All, I removed my Viking roof yesteday and will be putting a hightop on instead. the hole in the roof seems little small but i would like to get some opinions. it runs from just behind the seats at the front and ends in line with the edge of the rock n roll bed. in peoples opinion should i leave ...

Hi All, going to be replacing my viking roof with a high topi have bought but have a quick question. Does anyone know the dimensions of the hole in the roof for a hightop. just been looking now and the hole for the viking seems small for a high top, the roof starts again in line with the outer part ...

thx for the replies guys.

had a look 'inside' the roof yesterday, picking it up it does seem to wobble a bit so will probably need some sort of strengthener.

think i am going to call a few vw specialist garages and see what they recommend.

Does anyone have any advice?

many thanks.

Hi All, going to create a new post regarding this as I am going to do the job myself, apologies if i am duplicating questions but i am a bit of a noob. Here is what i understand so far: Removal of Viking Roof: lots of rivets to be drilled out need help removing roof take pics before to sell after if...

Ok, so I have bought a high top roof off eBay. Cost me £80. Has anyone here got experience of removing a Viking roof completely. Advice and gotchas to look out for. Has anyone got experience of fitting s high top, do I need to cut anymore roof away or will the existing hole be enough. What are high ...

not overly bothered about barriers and not getting under them, but good point, just want it to be usable in the winter more so, thx for the comments so far guys.

HI All, Myself and wifey went away in our van last weekend, we froze our nadgers off. We have a viking roof and it was drafty as hell and the condensation build up soaked the duvet down the bottom end. I am thinking about swapping the viking roof for a high top with a double bed in it. my question i...

wicked mate, thank you.

great write up by the way.

Hi All,

I want to replace the wire from the relay to the starter motor.

my question is what guage wire do i need to buy.

the current one is relatively thick and red/black in colour.

many thx

Arvon

cleaned all the wire terminals and battery terminals but still popping fuse 7.

think it may have something to do with the lead wire so having the local garage check it out.

maddening to say the least.