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Let's See Some Softoppers

Discussion in 'Tonneau Covers, Caps and Shells' started by tcBob, May 13, 2013.

  1. Mar 24, 2020 at 9:31 AM
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    EatSleepTacos

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    I absolutely would not strap anything to the top of a ST. It’s just not designed for it. All that weight would be resting on that one pivot pin, not to mention the tubing itself is very thin. If you strapped three boards to the top I would bet a case of beer you’d bend it on the first drive.
     
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  2. Mar 24, 2020 at 9:40 AM
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    Thank you for taking the time to get this.
     
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  3. Mar 24, 2020 at 10:03 AM
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    What kind of beer?
     
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  4. Mar 24, 2020 at 10:06 AM
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    Truly. So more like “beer”.
     
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  5. Mar 24, 2020 at 10:10 AM
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  6. Mar 24, 2020 at 10:14 AM
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    list is growing fast
    Yeah, DO NOT do that. Get a proper rack.
     
  7. Mar 24, 2020 at 10:23 AM
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    No, that stuff is not good. This is where it’s at.


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  8. Mar 24, 2020 at 10:29 AM
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    You know this stuff is your true favorite.

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  9. Mar 24, 2020 at 10:39 AM
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    Nope. Nope nope nope. I prefer my intestines intact.
     
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  10. Mar 24, 2020 at 3:09 PM
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    Bummed I’m not exploring Death Valley so I’m posting more pictures...

     
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    $50 off and Free shipping For new Softopper orders. Good through 31Mar2020

    code: MAR2020
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  12. Mar 24, 2020 at 7:01 PM
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    Damn wish I knew about this a week ago when I ordered mine haha
     
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    I know..right. Softopper stepping’ up their discount/promo game.
     
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  14. Mar 24, 2020 at 7:14 PM
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    Gonna see if they’ll acknowledge the discount. Can’t hurt to ask
     
  15. Mar 24, 2020 at 9:48 PM
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    That's correct. I'm already using the bar that locks into place, but that bar will interfere with bikes when they are loaded onto the pad. I was wondering if anyone had tips/tricks for mating that flap to the pad.
     
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  16. Mar 25, 2020 at 4:25 AM
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    Same, Mine got delivered Monday. Haven't even opened the box.
     
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  17. Mar 25, 2020 at 6:43 AM
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    I just borrowed my brothers softopper so I could build a rack for my hardshell tent.

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  18. Mar 25, 2020 at 6:46 AM
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    Is it so high up above the top to allow the folding of the softopper?
     
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  19. Mar 25, 2020 at 6:48 AM
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    I built it a little taller to allow the tent to clear the prinsu roof rack. I don't think it's enough room to let it fold forward.
     
  20. Mar 25, 2020 at 6:49 AM
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    EatSleepTacos

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    Oh duh, I see that now. Makes sense. I was gonna be surprised if that was high enough to allow it to fold.
     
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