raising the roof of my relay

[nevonthenet]

Hi Ant can you or any member advise me. I wish to fit a raised roof to my citroen relay swb van that I am converting. My insurer asked for proof that a company has carried out the work (stops me messing the job up) and an ebay seller whom I do not know will do this work for £799, which seems resonable and he has offered to show me some of his work first.He is in Bradford I am in Durham. Can you recomend anyone who does this type of work
many thank nev

[wheelmon]

Nev, it's probably 12 yrs since I had a molded grp hi-top fitted to a Bedford Midi by a firm in Knottingley - no nearer to you I'm afraid. Euro Motor Campers was the name I'm sure. It was done by appointment on a 'while you wait' basis. It was the very basic job leaving me to do the lining etc. and the roof was bonded on with Sikaflex - nothing else. I dropped the van off with them mid-morning and then had to make myself scarce for 3 hrs. When I got back it was done!! - and a very tidy piece of work

By the time I'd bought some lining carpet, aerosol glue, more Sikaflex, etc and settled the bill they said I could drive it home - Knottingley to Bolton! I was a bit uneasy but based on their assurance I did it all went well.

I can't remember what it cost but in view off the elapsed time it wouldn't mean much now.

I did the interior so that most of it could be removed easily so it could still be used as a van ( - Not to the standard of Dabs' Bongo I hasten to admit!!)

The company sold all the parts and materials you would need to build a motorhome interior.

Good luck with your project

Keith

[ant]

Hi Nev.
Back in the early 80's we used to get up to that sort of work but I'm afraid I've lost touch with who and where now. I think if you can see someones work in the flesh rather than a photo you can make a pretty safe judgement yourself as to whether its a good job or not.
Ant

[nevonthenet]

thanks ant

Hi Nev.
Back in the early 80's we used to get up to that sort of work but I'm afraid I've lost touch with who and where now. I think if you can see someones work in the flesh rather than a photo you can make a pretty safe judgement yourself as to whether its a good job or not.
Ant

Thanks Ant I will be having a look at the guys work anyway before he starts as he can alter how much of the old roof is left on for shelving and cupboards. I will of course be taking some pickies myself and will post them

nev

[nevonthenet]

thanks Keith

Nev, it's probably 12 yrs since I had a molded grp hi-top fitted to a Bedford Midi by a firm in Knottingley - no nearer to you I'm afraid. Euro Motor Campers was the name I'm sure. It was done by appointment on a 'while you wait' basis. It was the very basic job leaving me to do the lining etc. and the roof was bonded on with Sikaflex - nothing else. I dropped the van off with them mid-morning and then had to make myself scarce for 3 hrs. When I got back it was done!! - and a very tidy piece of work

By the time I'd bought some lining carpet, aerosol glue, more Sikaflex, etc and settled the bill they said I could drive it home - Knottingley to Bolton! I was a bit uneasy but based on their assurance I did it all went well.

I can't remember what it cost but in view off the elapsed time it wouldn't mean much now.

I did the interior so that most of it could be removed easily so it could still be used as a van ( - Not to the standard of Dabs' Bongo I hasten to admit!!)

The company sold all the parts and materials you would need to build a motorhome interior.

Good luck with your project

Keith

Thanks Keith. This guy addvertised a 9 till 5 job but when I phoned he has addvised leaving overnight 18hrs drying time even offered a coursity car while he does the work. My only regret is that I have to strip out the fixtures that are all ready in so that he can carry out the work. its fun
thanks Nev

[wheelmon]

Hi Nev

It'll all be worth it in the end. I remember the pre-hitop days when we used to get "Van-Back" as we called it, due to stooping. It is now a family term.
After a day's gardening: "Oooh I've got Van-Back!"

Keith

[nevonthenet]

My roof has been raised

Hi Ant & Kieth a word of thanks as my roof has been well and truly raised. The work has been carried out by Van master online of Bradford. I left my van yesterdayat 10am and picked up my raised roof camper today 24hrs later, this was requested to allow extra time for the addesive to set. I can now start my labour of love as "Toppsy" is due for use in only six weeks watch for the pickies

nev