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Camper Conversions
If you like getting away from it all but don't like roughing it,
a four wheel drive camper conversion may be just the thing.
The rear of the vehicle can be fitted out with folding beds,
cupboards, stove, fridge, sink - all the luxuries of home.
Pictured (right) is Derek Drew's
Volkswagen 4x4 camper.
To get enough head-room to stand up, a lifting roof section is
usually installed.
This is normally done by cutting a large hole in the roof panel and
installing the pop-top section.
Needless to say this should be done professionally to ensure
a water-proof, rattle-proof and strong enough job.
The change is a little easier on a
Land-Rover
because the hard-top or station-wagon roof
unbolts and can be completely replaced, in this case with a
fibre-glass roof with a lifting section.
The old roof section can either be sold, or kept in case
you want to transfer the pop-top to a new vehicle at a
later date.
A number of firms specialised in pop-top roofs,
Carawagon
and
Dormobile
(not Doormobile!) being two of the best known.
If the four wheel drive is a little larger,
particularly a forward-control
or cab-over design, reasonable head-room
may be achieved with a fixed roof. This gives more internal room
for cupboards etc. but may compromise wind resistance and
weight.
See the
Carawagon,
Dormobile,
Iveco 75,
Landy,
&
6x6 Pinz',
Trakka (au),
VW
and alternatives:
roof-top tents
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