New Dubber
I have an 06 mid roof t5 and im considering converting it to a regular low roof. Does anybody know if this is possible, and if there would be any point in trying to sell my old fiberglass roof?
Volkswagen Fan
That would be expensive. You would need to source the steel roof, remove your fibreglass roof, weld the steel one back on, "panel beat" & paint it. I'd hazard you would be better off selling your van and buying another more suitable...Originally Posted by sparkyvwT5
New Dubber
Yeah I thought that might be the case, I sourced a roof for $1300 for which i was willing to pay. Problem with changing is mine is an ex ambo and I dont think id find one with the same spec, I like having the six airbags, reversing sensors, fogs etc etc. Oh well, will just have to see if somebody can make me a roof bar system that can carry some weight!
Dubber
Hey Sparky,
I have been carrrying three ladders and various conduit lengths on my ex ambo roof, which I fitted with a tradesman roof rack, on bolt on rails in January.
Have had up to 35x6mt lengths of 150mm conduit on there and took it up a goat track which really tested the 4 Motion system, no worries so far, the roof is still looking in perfect condition, ie no fracture/craze marks on the 'glass, no movement of the roof, and has been tested up to 160Km/h (no ladders!).
So for general duties for a tradie seems to be OK, unless you wanted to carry anything way heavy.
06 T5 4Motion
aka Lola the Tranny
New Dubber
Cheers for the info tron,
Problem for me is i work as a floor layer so ideally i would be carrying carpets up there, so were talking quite a bit of weight. Think i will have to get a custom system made that transfers the weight straight to the floor of the van.
I envy your 4motion! wish mine had it! its not too bad in the dry but in the wet im getting wheel spin in third!
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