high roofs (1 Viewer)

[floridan surfer]

I while back I saw a troopy with, what seemed to be a 6-8 inch extended section, which bolted between the body and the roof (Basicly giving it a highroof).

With searchng, I have never seen this accessory again and have never found a post regarding one.

Does anyone have any information or photos to share about extended or modified roofs, specifically 45 series troopies?

 

[Degnol]

There was a series of articles in the TT that chronicled the travels the world in a Troopy. It had the very extension you describe. The couple was from the Netherlands.

 

[gr8ful]

search for BJ45 in bolivia, and you will find the couple Degnol mentions above. That isn't too common here or in Oz, but is a pretty common mod over in Europe.
Best,
Abe

 

[flaminbandit]

there was a weird looking high roof troopy on ebay last week
Hj47 landcruiser | eBay

 

[3_puppies]

I think this is the thread, Ed is referring to. you can also read about the traveling couple in back issues of TT

https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/358410-complete-bj45-rebuild-start-next-week-bolivia.html

 

[JohnnyC]

some high roofs

 

[JohnnyC]

a few more

 

[JohnnyC]

some more

 

[JohnnyC]

and just a few more

 

[Chamba]

Here's a more recent photo of my high roof. 2manycruisers has a pop top troopy which is the ultimate way to go.

Josh

 

[Chamba]

Sorry, I forgot to attach the pop top photo. Way cool high roof.

Josh

 

[floridan surfer]

Thanks for all the pics guys. I would say that the Bolivian cruiser was closest to what I was refering to; An aftermarket extension that bolts between the body and the roof.

To HJ47- Where would one get an aftermarket roof like yours or a pop up? Is that an Austrailian thing?

 

[Chamba]

Thanks for all the pics guys. I would say that the Bolivian cruiser was closest to what I was refering to; An aftermarket extension that bolts between the body and the roof.

To HJ47- Where would one get an aftermarket roof like yours or a pop up? Is that an Austrailian thing?

A company called 'Trakka' made the pop top and mine was made by a camper conversion shop in New South Wales back when the rig was new. It would not be hard to make one like mine but after living in mine while camping and then spending time in 2manycruiser's pop top, I'd say make the pop top. I meansured the top on a Westfalia and it is pretty close. I have always thought that a good fibreglass guy could make that combo look really good.

Josh