Pop-top roofs
Pop-top roof fitting in Stoke-on-Trent
A pop-top changes how a campervan works when you arrive. It provides standing headroom through the main living area, improves ventilation and can create an additional sleeping space, while the van remains compact for everyday driving and parking.
More room without a bigger van
Choosing the right roof
Potteries Camper Co supplies and installs pop-top roofs for suitable campervan conversions, with options from Storm, Skyline, Westdubs and Austops. The right choice depends on the vehicle, roof-bed requirement, canvas and accessory options, budget and how the rest of the conversion is planned.
Rather than treating one roof as the answer for every van, we look at the complete installation. SWB or LWB body length, roof-bed type, canvas design, colour coding, lighting, roof rails and solar requirements can all influence the best option. We will explain the differences and agree the specification before fitting.
For the selected roof, the manufacturer's fitting, reinforcement and component requirements are followed as part of the installation. Availability and fitment depend on the exact vehicle, wheelbase and roof specification.
What a pop-top adds
- Standing headroom when parked
- Extra ventilation and a lighter living space
- Option of an upper sleeping area
- Retains a low travelling profile when closed
- Makes the main living area easier to use
Roof manufacturers we work with
The roofs we fit
Each manufacturer, on the van
A pop-top can be fitted as a standalone upgrade to a van we have never seen before, or as part of a full conversion. Each option below is described so you can compare the shape, canvas and finish before choosing.
Storm
Storm roofs are a front-elevating design with a low closed profile and a range of roof-bed, canvas and finishing options.
- Front-elevating design
- Upper bed options
- Low travelling profile when closed
Skyline
Skyline offers a range of elevating roofs for Volkswagen T5 and T6 vans, with different roof profiles, opening configurations, canvas and locking options depending on the model selected.
- Front- and rear-elevating options depending on model
- Canvas window and mesh ventilation options
- Good light and airflow in the roof space
Westdubs
Westdubs roofs are known for colour-coded shells and scenic canvas designs, so the roof can be matched to the paintwork or specified as a feature of the van.
- Colour-coded roof shells
- Standard and scenic canvas designs
- Finish matched to the vehicle
Austops
Austops roofs are specified around the roof-bed system, with single-fold and bi-fold bed options, mattress choices and integrated roof lighting for the upper sleeping area.
- Single-fold and bi-fold roof beds
- Mattress and roof-area finishing options
- Integrated roof lighting
Photographs show the roof type and finish being described. Availability and fitment depend on the exact vehicle, wheelbase and roof specification.
Real example
Storm LWB pop-top on a VW Transporter T6.1
A recent example is our own stock van: a white 2023 VW Transporter T6.1 LWB Highline, now fitted with a Storm LWB front-elevating pop-top. The shell is black, giving a low-profile contrast with the white bodywork when closed, and the canvas is grey scenic canvas with window panels for light and ventilation when raised.
The roof gives standing headroom through the living area. An M1-tested bi-fold roof bed is planned for this van and will be added later in the build.
This example at a glance
- Vehicle: 2023 VW Transporter T6.1 LWB Highline
- Roof: Storm LWB, front-elevating
- Finish: black low-profile shell
- Canvas: grey scenic canvas with window panels
- Roof bed: M1-tested bi-fold — planned
Roof raised — side view
Front-elevating roof raised, showing the grey scenic canvas and its mesh window along the side.
Roof raised — front view
The raised front of the roof, with the grey canvas and front window panel.
Roof raised — rear view
From the rear, showing the black Storm LWB shell above the tailgate.
Roof closed — front three-quarter
The black low-profile Storm LWB shell closed on the white 2023 VW Transporter T6.1 LWB Highline.
Upper beds and sleeping space
For many customers, the upper bed is one of the main reasons for fitting a pop-top. Depending on the selected roof and vehicle, options can include:
- Single-fold roof beds
- Bi-fold roof beds for increased headroom when raised
- Mattress and roof-area finishing options
Where the selected roof and bed system are suitable, an upper bed can add useful sleeping capacity without using the main floor area.
Canvas, lighting and accessories
Available options vary by roof manufacturer and model, but can include:
- Standard or scenic canvas choices
- Colour-coded roof shells
- Integrated roof lighting
- Ventilation, mesh and privacy options
- Roof-bed systems, roof rails and solar integration where compatible
Planned with everything below it
A pop-top is part of the conversion, not a bolt-on extra
The roof opening, bed system, insulation, lighting, furniture height, cable routes and solar position all need to work together. Planning those details early produces a cleaner installation and avoids compromises later in the build.
Pop-top questions
Common questions
Can a pop-top be fitted on its own?
Yes. A pop-top can be a standalone upgrade to a van that is already converted, or part of a full conversion. Fitment depends on the vehicle, wheelbase and roof chosen.
Does every pop-top include a roof bed?
No. The upper bed is a separate choice, such as a single-fold or bi-fold bed, depending on the roof and vehicle. We agree it as part of the specification.
Will it fit in car parks and garages?
Closed, a pop-top keeps a low travelling profile, but the exact height depends on the van and roof. Check it against any height-restricted places you use regularly, and ask us for the figures for your vehicle.
Guide pricing
What it typically costs
Guide prices from
- Pop-top roof supplied and installedfrom £2,650
Prices shown are a guide. Every van and specification is slightly different, so we'll confirm the price before work starts.
Talk to us about your roof
Whether the pop-top is part of a complete conversion or a standalone upgrade, we will help you choose a roof and specification that suit the van and what you need it to do.