ESVO rooftop tent small for Volkswagen T2A Westfalia, 3 windows, various colours

Pop-up Roof Tent for Volkswagen Westfalia T2 A Camper Van, with Our Premium Tent Fabric

For replacing or building a pop-up roof or roof tent for the Volkswagen T2A Westfalia camper van, ESVO offers a durable and top-quality pop-up roof and tent fabric. As the largest camping tent manufacturer in the Netherlands and a specialist in tent fabrics, we have deliberately chosen heavy-duty cotton. This ensures our pop-up roofs are breathable and resistant to condensation. Additionally, our roof tents and pop-up roofs are equipped with UV-resistant ventilation mesh.

Everything is designed for long-term use and to create an optimal living climate inside the roof tent. See the sections below for all the information and tips for replacing the tent fabric yourself or having it made by us. Below are the specifications for our pop-up roof for a Volkswagen Westfalia T2 A camper van, featuring three windows.

This pop-up roof is ready-made and available in various colors. For other versions of pop-up roofs for a Westfalia, click this link to view our full range.

Ready-made Pop-up or Roof Tent for Volkswagen T2 A Westfalia Camper Van

ESVO collaborates with several (inter)national pop-up roof specialists, including Repro Westy for professional custom installations.

In addition to the tent fabric, we supply all the necessary accessories for DIYers, such as zippers, tent thread, fine ventilation mesh, and other essentials. Whether you want to replace, install, or build your own pop-up roof, ESVO offers everything you need for a complete solution. Contact us for all available options.

Replacing the Tent Fabric of a Pop-up Roof for Volkswagen Westfalia T2 or T3 Camper Van

You're faced with a choice: purchase a ready-made textile construction for your camper's pop-up roof or make one yourself. This decision largely depends on your skill level.

If you want or need to replace the tent fabric on the pop-up roof of your Westfalia T2 or T3 camper van, precise measurements are crucial for a neat result. The tent fabric must be tightly fitted in the end. Removing the pop-up roof from the camper is by far the easiest approach.

Regarding the fabric installation: the fabric has a piping strip at the bottom for the aluminum rail, so it can't slide out. Sometimes this is "open" at the top, so you may need to cut it longer than initially expected. The same goes for the height of the pop-up roof: cut it to the correct length. We advise doing this as the very last step, when everything else is in place. After all, cutting tent fabric is simple, but lengthening it again is difficult.

Trace the measurements from the old tent in multiple places onto the new fabric. On the old tent fabric, you'll see lines where it was folded and hemmed. These are good reference points for measurement. Then staple the new fabric to the wooden strip in the roof and hope everything fits when the roof is reinstalled on the camper. Sometimes the fabric needs to be 1 to 2 cm longer and stapled into place.

If you're working on the lower side of the pop-up roof, you'll need to be flexible and nimble. And finally, don’t give up—keep going, especially with all the screws on the lower aluminum rail. Also, account for slight fabric shrinkage depending on the type of tent fabric you choose.

YouTube features several videos on how to build or replace a pop-up roof yourself. The entire task will take about half a day. Again: measure the fabric three times, as wasting tent material would be a shame.

If in doubt, it’s better to consult us or a professional installation specialist. That way, you'll ensure the best outcome. See the sections below.

More Questions About Our Pop-up Roofs for Volkswagen Westfalia T2, T3, or Others?

If you need advice on the various options and possibilities for pop-up roofs, roof tents, or tent fabric for a pop-up roof, feel free to contact us at [email protected]. We will respond the same day.

Best regards,
The ESVO Team