I have had my Vamoose pop top now for 15 months and couldn't be happier. It is not the flashiest with no panoramic zips or multi windows and one colour fabric choice. What it is though is belts 'n' braces and bombproof ! They have been making them for years, it is tried and trusted. It laughs at bad weather and rain! I love the neatness of the internal gas struts and the simple st-steel hinges to the rear ( no stupid bungee needed here to stop catching in the scissor hinges ). I have extended the bed board and now have 2.1 metres bed length in a swb T5.1. They had my van for 2 days and fitted the colour matched pop top, deluxe bed board, diesel heater, Vamoose awning rail and new rear window. I also bought their bespoke internal thermal liner for winter use. And my van had furniture and a RIB bed already installed. Others didn't want to know. Vamoose just got on with it. Decent price too. Highly recommended!
Absolutely perfect. I can now make one myself and fit it to my van. Just have to make an aluminium frame with corner reinforcements and strengenthing bars at front and rear for it. Thats just saved me a pretty penny.
These guys are so efficient and experienced; making it seem so simple. Would definitely consider them for any project relating to van space utilisation and customisations. I am very curious about a rough estimate on how much does this process cost ?
I dont mean to be offtopic but does someone know a tool to log back into an Instagram account..? I stupidly lost my login password. I love any tricks you can offer me!
@Grayson Stetson I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site on google and Im in the hacking process atm. Seems to take quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
Hi Lucas Just like to clarify something with you , this video was taken by one of our customers around 7 years ago , it has obviously been edited as the part where we TRIPLE seal all the frames and paintwork is not shown , I have been building camper vans for almost 30 years and fitting our Vamoose roofs for nearly 12 years , we have installed 1000’s of these and guess what , no rust ! I’d suggest you get your facts in order before you comment on things you have never seen and no nothing about .
u shows everything but not the paint? this is not Lucas fault. this is big mistake to not showing it in this video, cuz u are amazing to do hard works like this. Well made 😁
I'm looking to do exactly this to another van, and I have a question. After cutting out the roof, sheet and frame, what was that white frame made from that you set on top?
Hi, if van was originally lwb panel van, is it legal to cut the roof and install a pop top? Does it have to be checked by an engineer and inform dvla ? I’d love to do this but really don’t want to cut the roof just to have issues with police etc since all these stupid regulations have come in
No the van is as strong with our frame in as it was with the original roof , it has been structurally tested by the RDW in the Netherlands and fully certified for type approval. ( no such test is available in the U.K. hence it was tested in Europe )
@@vamoosecamperconversionltd5598 is it possible to have one that opens the other way? Opening perpendicular to the length of the van rather than parallel?
Is the overall structure weakened by removing the roof cross beams. It's Difficult to imagine the aluminium frame providing any roll over strength compared to the original ?
@@kristianszabo3817 held to sheet metal with rivnuts? are you kidding me? the frame might be strong but it'll get sheared right off if there's an accident and the vehicle ends up on its sides.
Dan Staszko 💪💪 If a high strength LEXAN, Kevlar, & Carbon Fibers were properly constructed, that portion of the vehicle should be much Much lighter weight & stronger then the original sheet metal. Similar to an air craft canopy. Strong & visible
Hi I’m thinking of getting this done to my lwbT5, there are so many manufacturers of the pop tops, out there, what is the name of this one just reviewing all of them before I go ahead Many that
In 4 minute 36 seconds The VamOOSE let LOOSE their trade secrets ;but they GAIN APPLAUDS from those who can afford only DIY in all other parts of world ! Great DECODED VIDEO on making pop top!
I noticed it's a ridged roof. How do you fill in the valleys to prevent water leakage? I saw you squeeze some kind of material in there, what was that? And was any other step to the process of making the valley's water tight?
Great video. These guys know what there doing! Let us know please where we can pick up a unit in the U.S. I bet there would be keen interest in installing your units on our vans here you know.
There is a purpose made channel in the strengthening frame which is filled with bonding sealant. When the frame is fitted it seals the bare metal edges. After this the frame is sealed from the inside and then again from the outside. No chance whatsoever of any rust anywhere.
Aluminium frame in replace of steel cross members . I would not trust it in aside crash.. crash tested?? I think it's reimo that put in a STEEL sub frame when the original tin roof and cross members are removed.
That's the first thing I noticed, if they are not bothered about protecting the outer & internals of the van before cutting , makes you wonder if other corners are being cut when fitting. It doesn't take long to sheet up the outer bodywork and inners of the van to protect it from metal swarf\filings, a little extra care speaks volumes when a customer is looking for a converter to cut a big hole in their pride and joy. Come on Vamoose surely you are better than this?
Did not show in detail the most important: sealing between roof and frame ! The roof is not flat, the frame seems flat. Looked like they put silicone in the gaps, but just in there. Seeing only this, I bet it will leak :-(
+andrew moon The profiled frame has a groove in the underside which is filled with sealant before it is dropped in. This coats any bare metal. The frame is then double sealed from the inside. Then triple sealed from the outside. Absolutely no way any metal will ever rust. Sometimes best not to talk about things you know nothing about.
I am seriously impressed with this pop top and the obvious expertise the fitters have. What a product!
Had this exact same idea for my VW Vanagon. Hope my DIY fits like a glove like yours.
I have had my Vamoose pop top now for 15 months and couldn't be happier. It is not the flashiest with no panoramic zips or multi windows and one colour fabric choice. What it is though is belts 'n' braces and bombproof ! They have been making them for years, it is tried and trusted. It laughs at bad weather and rain!
I love the neatness of the internal gas struts and the simple st-steel hinges to the rear ( no stupid bungee needed here to stop catching in the scissor hinges ). I have extended the bed board and now have 2.1 metres bed length in a swb T5.1.
They had my van for 2 days and fitted the colour matched pop top, deluxe bed board, diesel heater, Vamoose awning rail and new rear window. I also bought their bespoke internal thermal liner for winter use. And my van had furniture and a RIB bed already installed. Others didn't want to know. Vamoose just got on with it. Decent price too. Highly recommended!
That was cool 😎. Always wondered how the process went
Absolutely perfect. I can now make one myself and fit it to my van.
Just have to make an aluminium frame with corner reinforcements and strengenthing bars at front and rear for it.
Thats just saved me a pretty penny.
These guys are so efficient and experienced; making it seem so simple.
Would definitely consider them for any project relating to van space utilisation and customisations.
I am very curious about a rough estimate on how much does this process cost ?
very nice video fellas, you made it look so easy
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Nicely done.
Now I 'm Liking and Subscribing and Belling.
What prices do you charge for the install? We have a solid T4 which could benefit from more height.
look like easy, but its so difficult to do ! great ! good and incredible job!
Genial saludos cordiales desde Patagonia Chile
I would love to install on my fj60 here in the US!
Just wondering what tool you used to remove that roof because I have to do that on a vintage camper I have.
What tool did you use to make the initial cuts in the roof? Thank you.... this is freaking awesome!
Step bit then pneumatic metal shears
That was a nice installation, good job.
I dont mean to be offtopic but does someone know a tool to log back into an Instagram account..?
I stupidly lost my login password. I love any tricks you can offer me!
@Nico Tristan instablaster ;)
@Grayson Stetson I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site on google and Im in the hacking process atm.
Seems to take quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
@Grayson Stetson It worked and I actually got access to my account again. Im so happy!
Thank you so much you saved my ass :D
@Nico Tristan no problem :D
Hi Lucas
Just like to clarify something with you , this video was taken by one of our customers around 7 years ago , it has obviously been edited as the part where we TRIPLE seal all the frames and paintwork is not shown , I have been building camper vans for almost 30 years and fitting our Vamoose roofs for nearly 12 years , we have installed 1000’s of these and guess what , no rust !
I’d suggest you get your facts in order before you comment on things you have never seen and no nothing about .
u shows everything but not the paint? this is not Lucas fault. this is big mistake to not showing it in this video, cuz u are amazing to do hard works like this. Well made 😁
I'm looking to do exactly this to another van, and I have a question. After cutting out the roof, sheet and frame, what was that white frame made from that you set on top?
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it was made from cheese
amazing!! great work!
Hi the roof you cut as same roof you used back to put on I want to know can you use same or buy another one
Do you ship the roof kit to the USA?
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Hi, if van was originally lwb panel van, is it legal to cut the roof and install a pop top? Does it have to be checked by an engineer and inform dvla ?
I’d love to do this but really don’t want to cut the roof just to have issues with police etc since all these stupid regulations have come in
Wow that was amazing, great work
Do you guys not protect the bare metal edges, and holes that were drilled?
Is the structure very weakened after the process? i mean, for the road. Great job! Regards
No the van is as strong with our frame in as it was with the original roof , it has been structurally tested by the RDW in the Netherlands and fully certified for type approval.
( no such test is available in the U.K. hence it was tested in Europe )
@@vamoosecamperconversionltd5598 is it possible to have one that opens the other way? Opening perpendicular to the length of the van rather than parallel?
werden die schnittkanten nicht gegen rost versiegelt? es wurde ledig kleber aufgetragen
What kind glue did you using ?
Is the overall structure weakened by removing the roof cross beams. It's Difficult to imagine the aluminium frame providing any roll over strength compared to the original ?
obese1konobe That's what I was thinking about too. I assume however, they have done some tests and have qc of that.
@@kristianszabo3817 held to sheet metal with rivnuts? are you kidding me? the frame might be strong but it'll get sheared right off if there's an accident and the vehicle ends up on its sides.
So what replaces the bracing from the roof for strength ie for stiffness of vehicle and if the vehicle turned over in an accident?
Nothing, and then ya die
Good job.. how much for nissan nv200 pop top roof
This is possible in renault kangoo or citroen berlingo?.
I GOTTA HAVE ONE. How much and where is this???
looks great, but IMO, y'all should still use the section of the roof you cut off to convert into a removable roof bed.
Pretty sure they installed the roof bed!
how is the roof re enforced sence you took some of the supporters out?
Dan Staszko 💪💪
If a high strength LEXAN, Kevlar, & Carbon Fibers were properly constructed, that portion of the vehicle should be much Much lighter weight & stronger then the original sheet metal. Similar to an air craft canopy. Strong & visible
Hi I’m thinking of getting this done to my lwbT5, there are so many manufacturers of the pop tops, out there, what is the name of this one just reviewing all of them before I go ahead
Many that
In 4 minute 36 seconds The VamOOSE let LOOSE their trade secrets ;but they GAIN APPLAUDS from those who can afford only DIY in all other parts of world ! Great DECODED VIDEO on making pop top!
What kind or brand of sealant did you use to glue that pop top frame to the steel roof?
they used old discarded chewing gum they picked up off the street.
What is that you use to cut the roof first ?
I noticed it's a ridged roof. How do you fill in the valleys to prevent water leakage? I saw you squeeze some kind of material in there, what was that? And was any other step to the process of making the valley's water tight?
Would it be possible to install a roof like this onto a larger van like a VW Crafter, so that only a part of the roof lifts?
There is... just not on Vamooses list. I need one on a Sprinter.
Can you do that to a 2008 toyota sienna minivan?
i wish you were in mexico, so you make my van elevating roof, here in mexico there is nobody that makes those jobs
Brasil 🤩
👍👍👍
Thats the way it should be a reinforcement frame when the roof braces are cut
Great video. These guys know what there doing!
Let us know please where we can pick up a unit in the U.S.
I bet there would be keen interest in installing your units on our vans here you know.
SUPER!
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Is it possible to do this on a T2 bay window from 1973 ?
I have a Rav4 Hybrid. Is it possible to raise the roof on it?
Can this conversion be used on any full size van?
Probably.. I've an LDV that I'd like this on..
The music is deafening
I'd love one for the ford transit. But I'd like it to pop up the opposite way
This is fast as hell, so why I gotta wait a year for mine??
What??!!
How much does this cost?
Is there anyone in the States that can do this. Thanks in advance. RH
very cool
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So sad to see that website in the end that they are located in the UK :(
You can never have too much decent sealer
Roof and body supports removed. Paint work not masked off. Metal not treated. Looks like it's done at my place with splash and dash fast fitter boys.
I need to raise my Suburban GMC roof
Can it done
I need this done to my suburban.
красиво конечно, ну а рамку крыши ,усиливать не надо что ли？
Can i install at my van ? Nissan vannette
no, your van is too shit.
But what about a design for a hardtop version? 🤔
On minute 1:59, what is the name for this part?
Name of the kit
Great Video but do something with the music!
It's great music
Didn't seal the edges of the cuts with paint! Rusty rusts!
There is a purpose made channel in the strengthening frame which is filled with bonding sealant. When the frame is fitted it seals the bare metal edges. After this the frame is sealed from the inside and then again from the outside. No chance whatsoever of any rust anywhere.
@@ed29011 steel rusts even in air... this is why you paint even in dry conditions.
I like it but I would want it to go all the way up and I don't want the netting or anything just it to open all the way
Awesome
you guys should slow down a bit - you are going to have a heart attack! seriously though, excellent video and well made.
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NoChallenge it's in fast forward lol
I been looking for a place here in the US so I can convert my 2008 scion xb . anyone?
OMG SAME. I don't have a van yet, but I wanted something like this, or something. Is there a company or branch in America that does this same thing?
Dude yes. My mom has this old mini van I'm gonna put a pop top on
Sportsmobile based in california and texas.
@@milk2percent416 of course you are ..looooooooooool
😮
music is not necessary
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I need someone to help me do this
Aluminium frame in replace of steel cross members . I would not trust it in aside crash.. crash tested??
I think it's reimo that put in a STEEL sub frame when the original tin roof and cross members are removed.
Gavin Fisher 000
Ok.
Vans are not safe or built with any strength to begin with.
You didn't even attempt at masking or protecting any other part of the bodywork before you started cutting.
That's the first thing I noticed, if they are not bothered about protecting the outer & internals of the van before cutting , makes you wonder if other corners are being cut when fitting. It doesn't take long to sheet up the outer bodywork and inners of the van to protect it from metal swarf\filings, a little extra care speaks volumes when a customer is looking for a converter to cut a big hole in their pride and joy. Come on Vamoose surely you are better than this?
Covering the panel for a simple cut is for people who intend on making a mistake.
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The trim ring covers any imperfections, and they did cover the seats ,so they are mindful of what they are doing , professionals, all the way ..
Did not show in detail the most important: sealing between roof and frame ! The roof is not flat, the frame seems flat. Looked like they put silicone in the gaps, but just in there. Seeing only this, I bet it will leak :-(
I'd use Windshield adhesive or possibly a form fitting silicone seal w double sided 3m tape
yeah.. im pretty sure they know what they are doing you Bellend.
@@livelongandprosper70 pot calls kettle , rtc. it'll leak
@@kcajmortsnnew1488 If you look later in the film they seal around the frame
Kill the noise (music)
yep music was horrible,but the job is okay
In a few years - rust, rust, rust - with your installation
Turbo will fail before rust
oh come on there is far more annoying music you could have used for a video
music is so noisy...
Medi Alexander turn your volume down you idiot
not gona show the finished product wtf
I am not impressed because I thought this would be a full roof pop-up rather than a half roof hinge job
l ml ml
Dumb music
you made a big mistake that will in years to come cost your customer dearly
What was it?
+Zac Wingfield its a vw van lol
+andrew moon Hundreds of roofs over many years and no rust yet pal.
+andrew moon The profiled frame has a groove in the underside which is filled with sealant before it is dropped in. This coats any bare metal. The frame is then double sealed from the inside. Then triple sealed from the outside. Absolutely no way any metal will ever rust. Sometimes best not to talk about things you know nothing about.
I think they know what they are doing, rather that some 13 year old kid who can't even drive yet.
It's almost like a pick up truck tonneau cover backwards