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Ways to keep a Poptop roof closed?
Posted: 14 Dec 2013, 17:19
by Tufty_B
Hello,
My name's Mike and I'm in Hampshire. I'm relatively new on here and I just gone and bought a T3 with a poptop roof and it has those ridiculous straps holding it closed.
Can people advise on alternative methods of keeping the roof securely closed because I'm not convinced that this is a particularly good solution, though it did stay shut for my maiden 150 mile drive home.
I found it a real pain pulling them tight after closing it tonight once the kids had had a look.
Any advice will be appreciated.
Thanks.
Re: Ways to keep a Poptop roof closed?
Posted: 14 Dec 2013, 17:23
by Ralf85
Which pop top? Which type of fixture?
Re: Ways to keep a Poptop roof closed?
Posted: 14 Dec 2013, 17:24
by lloydy
i can't think of any poptop with straps holding it down?.. maybe the original clips are broke and someones bodged this method on.
pictures will help
Re: Ways to keep a Poptop roof closed?
Posted: 14 Dec 2013, 17:51
by Tufty_B
I don't have time to get a photo at the moment because I have to go out, but it is a little bit like this which I have find on the internet:
http://www.vwt4forum.co.uk/picture.php? ... reid=90143" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I think this is a priority to sort out.
Re: Ways to keep a Poptop roof closed?
Posted: 14 Dec 2013, 19:51
by nicq
I have them on mine. The PIC is upside down if fitted correct you just pull down and it tightens.
Fixed at base up and through top and back down the catch.
Re: Ways to keep a Poptop roof closed?
Posted: 14 Dec 2013, 20:02
by lloydy
I thought you meant a strap over the roof
Re: Ways to keep a Poptop roof closed?
Posted: 14 Dec 2013, 20:20
by nicq
No Lloydy the pop top I bought was a new kit on eBay you fit yourself. Mine came with the straps on upside down took me a wile to work out how it could be improved.
Re: Ways to keep a Poptop roof closed?
Posted: 14 Dec 2013, 20:31
by lloydy
Sorry, I meant the OP
Re: Ways to keep a Poptop roof closed?
Posted: 14 Dec 2013, 23:02
by Tufty_B
nicq wrote:I have them on mine. The PIC is upside down if fitted correct you just pull down and it tightens.
Fixed at base up and through top and back down the catch.
nicq, are you happy with that fixing?
I'm not keen on this so will have a look at other options and hopefully there are peeps on this forum with different fixing methods on their roofs that can be retro fitted on my roof.
Re: Ways to keep a Poptop roof closed?
Posted: 14 Dec 2013, 23:06
by nicq
I have 4 1 in each corner of a small pop top similar to a remo. Never had a problem in 3 years.
Re: Ways to keep a Poptop roof closed?
Posted: 14 Dec 2013, 23:19
by Tufty_B
nicq wrote:I have 4 1 in each corner of a small pop top similar to a remo. Never had a problem in 3 years.
nicq,
Thanks
Re: Ways to keep a Poptop roof closed?
Posted: 15 Dec 2013, 14:29
by Tufty_B
The roof in question is an "O'Connors Camper Westy Style" roof.
Justkampers do a couple of toggles:
JK Part Number: J10950
http://www.justkampers.com/roof-toggle- ... nd-t5.html
JK Part Number: J13144 OEM Part Number: 231-068-013/A
http://www.justkampers.com/231-068-013- ... ellow.html
Are there any other options?
Re: Ways to keep a Poptop roof closed?
Posted: 15 Dec 2013, 15:58
by Ralf85
JK do the toggles but you need to check whether they come with the part that the toggle latches onto. Gunzl do a complete toggle kit (check roof section). However they have a relative expensive but swift delivery service. So if you have a number of other bits and pieces you want, order them too to get best value from the transportation cost.