06-21-2021, 07:39 PM | #1 |
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Travel Cover Ideas
I'm leaving for a cross-country trip next week, and I just got an email telling me my Softopper (that I ordered way back in April) won't be delivered until after I leave. I'm towing the Blazer behind my motorhome, and I'm concerned about protecting the inside. We're in the middle of a drought, but I know the rest of the country isn't, so I expect we'll run into some rain. I thought about a car cover, but it would come down too far (I'm flat towing) and it might blow off anyway. I really don't want to put the hard top back on, so I'm searching for ideas...
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06-21-2021, 07:53 PM | #2 |
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Re: Travel Cover Ideas
Do not I repeat do not put any type of cover on it while towing it. Seen way to many cars trucks and motorcycles paint ruined by the cover flapping . No matter how tight you make it it will flap.
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06-21-2021, 07:59 PM | #3 |
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That's my concern, but a downpour isn't going to do the interior much good, either. Dang Softopper...
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06-21-2021, 08:12 PM | #4 |
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Re: Travel Cover Ideas
Yikes. You have a predicament. But Mark is right. The cover might do more harm than good and you'll probably lose it.
You might have to bite the bullet and put the hard top back on. And those guys at Softopper are idiots. That's way too long to wait.
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06-21-2021, 09:34 PM | #5 |
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So, I think I'll go with plan D - I haven't installed a carpet kit yet, so I'm mostly concerned about the seats. I'm going to wrap the seats and see if Softopper will deliver to the address I'll be staying at in North Carolina. Thanks for your thoughts.
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06-22-2021, 06:25 AM | #6 |
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I have also been waiting quite a while for a soft topper. As frustrating as it is it’s not just them. Everything is back ordered. I was told yesterday 14 to 16 weeks for an M and H wiring harness. I’m sure all of these businesses would love to ship tomorrow if they had the material or the people to do the work?
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06-22-2021, 08:42 AM | #7 |
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Unless you have a good enough reason I would just reinstall the hard top. It keeps the weather out and makes it lockable. You would be be surprised what people will try and steal. I had someone steal a trailer ramp from my car hauler at a rest stop and I was only there for a couple minutes. I think the aero may be a little better with the top on also. Probably nothing measurable at the pump but maybe a little more power on a hill. You didn't mention what kind on RV but usually everything that isn't a diesel pusher could use all the help it can get.
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Maybe adjust the exhaust angle a little would help. My tow vehicle gets a little sooty but the trailer never has an issue. Boat haul cleaner works really well for cleaning fiberglass trailers. Especially baked on bugs or road tar.
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06-22-2021, 10:55 AM | #10 |
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Was thinking of moving the exhaust outlet to the side . It now comes out to the back and points down and to the passenger side. I'm sure it was done so you dont blast people as you pass
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06-22-2021, 02:30 PM | #11 |
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Mine is a FRED - front engine diesel. The exhaust exits in front of the rear wheels.
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