Explore our Fleet of Campervan with Lifting Roof

Why choose to hire a campervan with a lifting roof ?

“What if the real luxury was space”. Behind this slogan of the famous diamond brand, which almost deserves an essay, hides a beginning of truth. The ability to move around, or even stand up, inside a pop-up van with a lifting roof, is indeed a little luxury that you will hardly be able to live without once you will have tasted it.

There are many criteria that come into play when you hire a campervan. The price, of course, the accessories, the model, etc. But above all, you must put in front of the objectives that make your adventure as pleasant as possible. If the campervan is just a means of transportation where you will only spend the night, a very compact vehicle is enough. On the other hand, if there is to be a larger living space, a lifting roof van can be essential.

To be standing, what a foot!

Imagine being stuck in your campervan hire on a rainy day, having to cook, etc. The removable roof of the van would be your only salvation in such a situation! Lift-top vans such as the Volkswagen California or the Hanroad Trek 5 indeed offer the possibility of standing fully upright even for tall people (over 2 meters). In addition, the "mezzanine corner" of the fitted vans with a liftable roof offers the most comfortable sleeping arrangements, with a view of the outside and ventilation depending on the model. An ideal cocoon for the night, of course, but also for reading. Hiring a campervan with a lifting roof is the choice to be comfortable anywhere like at home!

What are the advantages of a campervan with a pop-up roof?

The ceiling height after the roof is gone! The difference between the low and high positions can be up to a meter where the roof is highest, which is not negligible if you want to stand up inside the campervan. As a bonus, the pop-up roof provides access to two sleeping places on the upper floor.

What is the sleeping comfort level in a campervan with a pop-up roof?

As for sleeping on the "ground floor", it is the back seat which extends horizontally to form the bed. Although stiff, it is very comfortable once covered with the supplied mattress topper. Upstairs, on the other hand, it is a real box spring (different type depending on the models of the van fitted with a lifting roof), ensuring royal comfort!

Are there any drawbacks to the pop-up roof?

Not really. What you should know is that once the roof is raised, the campervan does indeed lose its insulation. This can be an advantage in summer since the van can remain ventilated at night, and a disadvantage in winter since the van will then lose heat. This inconvenience could, however, be compensated by the use of stationary heating.

Are the removable roofs of campervan easy to handle?

Some models of campervans with a lifting roof are equipped with hydraulic cylinders, so the question does not arise. Otherwise, handling remains very simple. To mount the roof, all you need to do is unlock it, open at least one window to allow the air to flow normally, and push up until the air cylinders stop. The maneuver is pretty much the same the other way around: unlocking the jacks, opening a window, pulling down and locking the roof. Be careful, you just have to be careful not to pinch the canvas when closing, at the risk of tearing it.

 

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