Toppola is a brand of

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originally made for the

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. By removing the hatch and putting on the Toppola, a car could be converted to a

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in about 15 to 30 minutes. The top can be lifted off and the hatch door reattached, so the car can be used without the Toppola. The unit is small, but features full standing height and a bed. It could be fitted with a complete kitchen and a heater for use during winter. The total weight addition is about . The Toppola was first made for the

, but later also

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and Scorpio. Production stopped in 2006; SCANDO was looking for someone to take over production of the Toppola.

External links

Saab Central - The Toppola Camper
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Toppola on the internet
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