Finalizing our design

[rebapuck]

Go for it.

[wlivesey]

I have a lot of the same requirements as you have listed. I think you can simplify a Compact 3 or Winter Warrior and still have it suit your needs. I opted for my own version of a Winter Warrior. It's not, however, a simple build.

[S. Heisley]

[wlivesey]

I really like the Compact 3 design. In fact, I spent a lot of time trying to make it work (for me). The problem I ran into was that by the time I got the ground clearance I wanted, and made the overall height of the trailer fit in my garage, the fixed ceiling height made headroom over the bed a bit too low. If ground clearance for rough roads isn't a concern for you, then you should have no problem making it fit in a standard garage.

I was also fully insulating everything, poptop included. That cost me inches in every direction.

I look forward to seeing what you come up with...

[wlivesey]

Today I came up with a complete Vanagon poptop assembly, including all hardware, for $150.

Let's see some pictures! We love pictures...

[rebapuck]

Numerous vintage VW dealers carry the seals and canvas. Hope you know the model year.