That looks great Kn0bby.
Here come the questions!!
- How do you find the roof?
- Have you had any problems?
- How did the fitting go?
- Who fitted it?
Thanks in advance....
I didn't want a roof that made the van look like a camper, wanted to keep that stealth look. Most people don't know its got a pop top, even some in the know miss it. Plus I think the carbon is brilliant and looks fantastic.
Raising the roof is easy, unlock the twist looks at the front (NO straps here, something I didn't want), undo threaded knobs at the back (metal, not plastic!). Then push up and the gas struts take over.
The Stealth roof has its hinges on the inside of the canvas, this seems to get alot of negative comments but I have no issue with it at all. There are panels you have to zip into place when putting up and then unzip and fold back on putting down. Since its been boiling hot i've been having these undone to let more air flow through the van.
The scenic roof is a nice touch..
Inside the roof is a GRP tub which is bonded/fixed to the roof. Seen a few carpeted. I've left mine in a grey GRP as its easy to clean and a nice place to dump more stuff.
The solar panel setup Stealth use is great, as you can see from the above picture is cannot be seen and no visible connection.
Inside when the roof is down i've had my bed board covered in Suedeliner, its a nice touch and makes it look really smart. Stealth use a round disc that pops out to get into the pop top.
No problems with the roof, there are a couple of little niggles that I need to go back and get sorted with the fitter but they are tiny and nothing serious.
When the chassis is really flexing on uneven ground at slow speeds, the roof does squeak against the bodywork.. I am running it as low it as it will go on B14's/20" rims so this may not be helping. I do need to investigate this as I think I can stop it. I'm not sure if its the rubber seals on the roof against the body or the bed board seals against the suede liner. Thats my only complaint.
Berkshire Campers fitted the roof.. Richard there is great, well experienced. It was the first one they did and Ian from Low Life came and assisted with the training. Berkshire Campers are really fussy in their installs so pleased with the results. They had the van for a good week, wouldn't go near these chaps who do it in a couple of days, the bonding needs to set!
Hi,
Any pictures from the side, showing the profile?
Looks great in carbon BTW.