Rain has a way of sneaking into even the best-laid camping plans—and nothing ruins a trip faster than packing up early or bedding down next to a soggy tent. That’s exactly why we designed this system to function like a traditional rainfly… and then pushed it quite a bit further.

Constructed from silver reflective, urethane-coated polyester, this rainfly keeps water from ever making direct contact with your pop-top tent*. But its real magic shows up when the weather refuses to cooperate. Acting like a windbreaker for your camper, it blocks biting gusts while creating a protective air gap between the fly and your tent. That buffer zone adds noticeable insulating properties—helping retain warmth in cold conditions and stabilize interior temps when the elements get rowdy.

When the sun comes back out, the reflective silver finish helps keep things cooler inside, so you’re not trading rain protection for a rolling greenhouse. It’s a true all-weather layer, built to handle more than just precipitation.

We also designed it to fully cover the pop-top luggage rack, creating a handy vestibule-style storage area. Zip down the front screen on your pop-top tent and stash bulky gear “outside” without actually exposing it to the elements. Clean, dry, and out of the way.

From cold morning winds to sideways rain, sleet, or even light snow, this isn’t just a rainfly—it’s a year-round shield that keeps your camping setup comfortable, protected, and ready for whatever rolls in next.

Features:

All-Weather Performance: Protects against rain, wind, sleet, and light snow for four-season use
Wind & Draft Reduction: Acts as a windbreaker to minimize heat loss and improve interior comfort
Thermal Air Gap: Adds insulation by creating a buffer zone between the fly and tent
Waterproof Material: Durable urethane-coated polyester keeps your tent dry
Reflective Temperature Control: Silver exterior helps reduce heat buildup in direct sun
Expanded Storage: Fully covers luggage rack to create a functional vestibule area
Protected Gear Access: Store items outside your tent while keeping them dry and sheltered
Compact & Efficient Design: Low-profile fit without bulky hardware or complicated setup

*While we can't guarantee that this product will keep the pop-top tent, the interior of your camper, or the contents of your camper 100% dry, our testing has shown that it provides a high level of weather protection when it comes time to pop that top!

Step-by-step instructions and hardware are included. Let it rain!

Installation

Note: This rainfly is for all Vanagon Westfalia pop-tops from 1980 - 1991. It is not designed for aftermarket tops such as Riviera, or Country Homes Campers.

This product requires drilling and permanently installing five male snap heads into your fiberglass pop-top. If you are not willing to drill holes in your pop-top, this product will not function properly and should not be purchased. The initial installation is easiest with two people familiar with a tape measure and will take roughly 1 to 2 hours. Once the initial installation has been performed, the rainfly can be set up in the field in under 5 minutes.

It folds up into a small stuff sack that measures 13.5W x 17.5L. The fly attaches along the top (front and sides) with snaps that you install yourself. This requires drilling 5 small 1/8" holes along the inside leading edge of the pop-top itself to attach male snap-in points. This is not visible when the lid is shut, nor does it affect any weather-proofing of the top seal. Along the sides, it uses 1" tabs attached to existing screws for late model tents 1985-1991. Early tents 1980-1984 require adding 2 screws on each side. The bottom front attaches in one of two ways: with webbing and a buckle clip through the cab (snaps near rear view mirror) inside the van, or with add-on long hook straps that can be run down to attach at the bumper or bottom corner of the van. Rain gutter clips hold it on along the sides with another buckle clip in the rear to tension it up.

Step-by-step instructions and hardware are included. Drill and drill bit not included. Let it rain!

PDF Instructions

Weather-Stopper Installation Instructions

Weather-Stopper Pop-Top Fly [Vanagon]