VW T4 Westy Cali High Top

[thegrizzlys]

Hi been browsing the forum for a while and thought I should join. We have bought a 91 VW T4 LHD Westfalia California back in June which has been converted to with a Reimo high top at some point. We have been using it extensively over the summer months . . .

 

[sidepod]

That’s interesting. Was that a common conversion?

 

[Borris]

That looks very smart.

 

[thegrizzlys]

From what I understand the original owners bought it then couldn't get used to the pop top so had it converted to Reimo. When we bought it we thought about converting it back but prefer the high top now.

 

[bxl_lad]

Would be interesting to see some pics of the inside to see how the conversion looks...

 

[thegrizzlys]

It’s nothing thrilling will get some pics

 

[larrylamb]

Wasn't there a recent post about a T4 owner wanting to convert his Cali into a Reimo roof and unsure how to do it? @thegrizzlys T4 might be able to help.

aah @thegrizzlys , I see you have found it.
https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/vw-t4-cali-pop-up-to-reimo-hightop.27323/#post-316084

 

[thegrizzlys]

Looking from front to the back

Looking to the front

Up top

Boards pushed back

 

[thegrizzlys]

 

[aris]

Is this the westfalia bed from the pop up??
Or you had to buy the reimo one?

 

[thegrizzlys]

Is this the westfalia bed from the pop up??
Or you had to buy the reimo one?

As far as I can tell that is the original pop top bed.

 

[aris]

As far as I can tell that is the original pop top bed.

Thats really good to know (that the way the pop up bed unfolds work withe reimo top).
Can you tell wich part do you bought from reimo for this? Everything their page has for insulation etc?

 

[sidepod]

So much storage space
Hopefully the better half isn’t reading this !

 

[aris]

From what I understand the original owners bought it then couldn't get used to the pop top so had it converted to Reimo. When we bought it we thought about converting it back but prefer the high top now.

You think is easy to converted back to the pop up roof?

 

[thegrizzlys]

It was already converted when we bought it the roof is double skinned, my daughter sleeps up there and loves it. It looks easy enough to convert back if required, the the roof is bonded on with sealant so wouldnt be too hard to remove with a bit of patience, the hardest part for us would have been finding a replacement westy pop up roof and the accessories, but too be honest after getting used to the space and height we wouldn't convert it now.

 

[aris]

It was already converted when we bought it the roof is double skinned, my daughter sleeps up there and loves it. It looks easy enough to convert back if required, the the roof is bonded on with sealant so wouldnt be too hard to remove with a bit of patience, the hardest part for us would have been finding a replacement westy pop up roof and the accessories, but too be honest after getting used to the space and height we wouldn't convert it now.

You could also consider the reimo pop up roof! It's imposible to find westfalia parts new as i was looking for the westfalia high top. But generally the high top worth it. You always have room for the head and a comfortable top bed!

 

[thegrizzlys]

Looks like it is this one, we don't have the insulation on ours presume that is the grey carpet lining stuff you see on the web page ... https://www.reimo.com/en/21005-vw_t4_high_top_roof_aeroline__swb__till_2003__white/

 

[thegrizzlys]

You could also consider the reimo pop up roof! It's imposible to find westfalia parts new as i was looking for the westfalia high top. But generally the high top worth it. You always have room for the head and a comfortable top bed!

Yes the Reimo kit seems very good quality.