dormobile roof

i thoughjt it was a double slider but didnt see it

 

yes i want to see out while im cooking

 

can i pop rivet the frame to the roof do i need to weld anything

 

swap it for a westy

 

They're hinged on one side, so they always seem to go up with the canvas on the left. I reckon they're the best looking poptop personally, you get the proper shape of the roof, and they look cool 'popped' with the sky lights.
They didn't only do panelvans by the way, they did kombis like most companies. Also, i'd swap slightly worse aerodynamics for the ability to stand up straight any day

 

should i use a jigsaw or small grinder with grinder i am worried about sparks

 

Don't cut the hole until you've done your homework.
Dormobile roofs are HEAVY.
You need some meaty well fixed steelwork with the right bracketry for the sprung-loaded supports.


Grinder is fine but watch out for the sparks ruining the glass.

 

Listen to Zed, he knows what he's talking about.

Also, treat the spring loaded support arms with RESPECT - a friend of mine nearly caused himself serious injury when one of them whacked into his arm.

 

zed i do have the frame i got it with the roof and has a arrow for the front when he removed it all bolt holes are there already.
will the sparks hurt the glass.
would you cut it in and at what sort of cost

 

might take longer with jigsaw but be no sparks to cause damage