Question about the SMB pop top

[BrianW]

Two thoughts come to mind: they are built by humans, and humans make mistakes sometimes. Also, as with any product, the higher the volume of product produced the more likely you'll hear about an issue.

[mk216v]

Originally Posted by BrianW

Two thoughts come to mind: they are built by humans, and humans make mistakes sometimes. Also, as with any product, the higher the volume of product produced the more likely you'll hear about an issue.

Understood.

Earthroamer comes to mind and while their very early stuff needed a lot of fixin', their latest builds seem pretty darn dialed without many complaining.

[shenrie]

Originally Posted by mk216v

I'd love an alternative to SMB's penthouse top based on the quality issues I've been reading about(however Alan has always been quick and helpful with my initial questions, even offering a custom canvas color for very reasonable upcharge)...unfortunately looks like CCV's low profile tops have fairly ugly clips/clamps on the side; http://s127.photobucket.com/user/dsw...20and%20celia/

last i talked with derek, that design had changed (i was originally interested in that top myself and hated the outside clips too). so if thats all that was keeping you from pursuing one of his tops, it might be worth it to contact him. his tops are as he puts it, "ever evolving".

[mk216v]

Originally Posted by shenrie

last i talked with derek, that design had changed (i was originally interested in that top myself and hated the outside clips too). so if thats all that was keeping you from pursuing one of his tops, it might be worth it to contact him. his tops are as he puts it, "ever evolving".

Thanks. I just spoke to him a few weeks ago and for the low top, the clips are there. The high top has no clips.

[REF]

Derek (CCV) is working on a medium height top that slots in-between his low and high profile top that I got, look for 1der's comments on that as he's been working on it with Derek for his new rig.

[mk216v]

Originally Posted by REF

Derek (CCV) is working on a medium height top that slots in-between his low and high profile top that I got, look for 1der's comments on that as he's been working on it with Derek for his new rig.

Yes, I didn't want to mention this as I wasn't sure if I could let the cat out of the bag. The medium height will have internal latches FYI. Derek said it should be out within a few weeks.

Feedback 1der?

[buggymancan]

Any update or experiences with the Colorado Camper van top conversions? Looks like a good product but have questions about the workmanship and ability to deliver. I have found them to be non-responsive when I inquired about a new order/conversion.

[MSD]

Buggymancan where are you located? I live in Fort Collins, CO so just a sort distance from Derek's shop. I had email him serval times about a 20" aero fixed top. Got zero response from emails so went buy to say Hello. They are super busy and he was actually responding to my email as I walked thru the door, the smart phone dinged with his response about 1 min into our conversation. After spending time in the shop and talking with Derek, see 4 rigs in progress... I have no reservations or concerns about his workmanship or ability to deliver. My rig will be getting a fixed top by CCV in April.