Fitting the roofless topper

Trollhunter · Nov 22, 2018

Hi all,
Bought myself a roofless topper not so long ago and have recently used it for the first time. Had no problems installing it, but found that at the rear of the vehicle the 'under-lining' that Velcros under the lip of the raised roof did not hang nicely down to the top of the van (see pic). Has anyone else had this problem? Seems that it is a bit short? Around the rest of the sides and front it goes all the way down to the roof.
Anyone else had this problem?
Wondering if I need to make an extra insert of Velcro to make it hang lower.

Cheers,
Magnus

Amarillo · Nov 26, 2018

Trollhunter said:
Hi all,
Bought myself a roofless topper not so long ago and have recently used it for the first time. Had no problems installing it, but found that at the rear of the vehicle the 'under-lining' that Velcros under the lip of the raised roof did not hang nicely down to the top of the van (see pic). Has anyone else had this problem? Seems that it is a bit short? Around the rest of the sides and front it goes all the way down to the roof.
Anyone else had this problem?
Wondering if I need to make an extra insert of Velcro to make it hang lower.

Have you got the right topper: Beach topper for a Beach; Ocean or SE topper for an Ocean or SE?

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andyinluton · Nov 26, 2018

Early T5 - different roof opening height to newer T5?

Trollhunter · Nov 27, 2018

Amarillo said:
Have you got the right topper: Beach topper for a Beach; Ocean or SE topper for an Ocean or SE?

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I just re-checked the receipt to be sure, but yes it should be the ocean/SE model.

Trollhunter · Nov 27, 2018

andyinluton said:
Early T5 - different roof opening height to newer T5?

Thats what I was starting to wonder, maybe its just different on the older models?

Andy · Nov 27, 2018

Trollhunter said:
Thats what I was starting to wonder, maybe its just different on the older models?

Pre-facelift models are different to facelift.

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Trollhunter · Nov 27, 2018

Ah, that would explain it!
Not to worry, I think I will just make a small insert with Velcro to allow it to hang a little lower than it does now, it should still hang under the lip of the roof so doubt it will be a problem. As I said the rest of the topper fits snug so its just a minor detail

Andy · Nov 27, 2018

Mine is not tidy at back. Have a bungee on it to tie it to wiper spindle. This holds it down & away from van.

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Trollhunter · Nov 27, 2018

Andy said:
Mine is not tidy at back. Have a bungee on it to tie it to wiper spindle. This holds it down & away from van.

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Nice idea. Thanks, think I will give that a go to start with :thumb

Joker 1299 · Nov 27, 2018

As opposed to this http://onthetools.tv/roofer-tradesman-fired-flirting/ which is all about firing a topless roofer!

Sorry, I’ll get my top... erm, coat. :Iamsorry

Kmann · Nov 27, 2018

Ours is the same - maybe a little closer (I moved the Velcro to sit as close to the edge/rubberseal as possible). We got a warranty exchange caused by another issue, but the new one has a gap like yours. I am not certain, but as I recall the old one was more tidy …

Trollhunter · Nov 27, 2018

Joker 1299 said:
As opposed to this http://onthetools.tv/roofer-tradesman-fired-flirting/ which is all about firing a topless roofer! Sorry, I’ll get my top... erm, coat.

i should be careful not to invite anyone in for a drink in the topless topper!

Trollhunter · Nov 27, 2018

Kmann said:
Ours is the same - maybe a little closer (I moved the Velcro to sit as close to the edge/rubberseal as possible). We got a warranty exchange caused by another issue, but the new one has a gap like yours. I am not certain, but as I recall the old one was more tidy …

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Thanks, good to know it’s not just me then. Think I will try the bungee idea to hold it a little out if it’s raining, maybe stop it flapping about in the wind

sbmcd · Nov 29, 2018

Trollhunter said:
Hi all,
Bought myself a roofless topper not so long ago and have recently used it for the first time. Had no problems installing it, but found that at the rear of the vehicle the 'under-lining' that Velcros under the lip of the raised roof did not hang nicely down to the top of the van (see pic). Has anyone else had this problem? Seems that it is a bit short? Around the rest of the sides and front it goes all the way down to the roof.
Anyone else had this problem?
Wondering if I need to make an extra insert of Velcro to make it hang lower.

Cheers,
Magnus

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