Well, it goes like this...
SMB uses the same top they designed 20 years ago with no changes whatsoever (the sales guy bragged about this). The bed lifting panel is a ridiculously cheesy contraption that hangs on crimped cables. Frankly it looks home built. All the hardware Ive seen seen looks like it came from a 1985 caddy eldorado. The bed is way too narrow, especially considering the width of these vans. And they do not offer any insulated fabric. Really, the only thing that appeals to me about SMB tops is the super sleek low pro fiberglass. they look amazing. The takaway was that A: Earning my business was beneath them, B: they have a very unimproved, old fashioned top.
GTRV tops appeal to me because of the low pro fiberglass. I do not want the side lift top, and they still have not returned my call two weeks later as to whether they will build a full pop. Called again yesterday, then today. nothing yet. There is very little specifics on their site. From very scrattered bits online, I hear the quality is excellent.
CCV tops check alot of boxes for me in terms of room, insulated canvas, and rollover bed design. What initially turned me onto them was a youtube video showing a EB van he had just done. The profile of the midsize top was the nicest Ive seen. On their site, they show a low, mid, and hi top. Evidently the low is no longer available, and the mid rise I really like has been switched to one that I think is a bit gaudy. Im not even considering a hi top. If I do use a CCV, I will have it shipped and I will install it in my shop.
If this post is inappropriate for this thread, Ill be happy to move it to PMs.
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