I am doing some serious design on a hard top to replace the soft canvas top. This includes the popup sides as well. It is looking very promising and should be no more expensive than the canvas version but a lot easier to pop up.

I would be interested in hearing what you would prefer.

Soft top, soft sides.
Hard top, soft sides.
Hard top, hard sides.

I would be far more interested in a hard-sided pop-up top. Dealing with wet fabric poses numerous issues.

Greg

Same here, hard top and hard sides.

Hard top with hard sides and windows

Hard top and sides...with a lot of ventilation!

Thank you for your input. The initial production pop-up top will have an insulated hard top with insulated canvas sides. We may eventually offer hard sides, the soft sides appear to be the most practical solution at this time.

I will be posting some photos of the new pop-up top this week. We are very pleased with the prototype, its ease of assembly, light weight and the finished feel to the interior.

I think a hard top/hard sides would look nicer and cleaner when compared to the hard top/soft sides.

I'm guessing hard sides would be easier to "modularize" for various lengths. Still, screened windows on opposing sides or ends are a must-have.

screened windows will allow heat out and help circulate air.


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