101 Canvas Tilt

**101RRS** · 18th May 2014, 06:27 PM

I bought my current tilt from AJ about 5 years ago - it is genuine Aust Army and when I bought it was well used, though still in good condition and a little shrunk.

Over the years a few branches caused a hole here and there that were repaired no issues. The 101 as been stored outside as I have no where under cover for it but I have used a caravan cover over it.

Last week the back touched a low branch in my back yard ripping a hole in the canvas where it goes over the rear hood bow. I am just going to glue a patch on the inside and outside bit when preparing for repair it is clear the canvas is on its last legs with one section coming apart simply by just moving it. Also there is lots of oil drops over the top from the oil drips from under the vehicle being sucked up by the air flow.

I have been previously in touch with All Wheel Trim in the UK and from what I can remember from a few years back their tilts were about $1000 delievered here but they may not be able to match the Olive Drab colour of the Aussie canvas. I have a truck cab and fume curtain from them ansd they are Ok though the straps are all a little short and the colour is more khaki rather than olice drab.

Has anyone used a local supplier to get a tilt made and if so how good is it. Has it shrunk?

Thanks

Garry

**amazing** · 18th May 2014, 06:53 PM

check weight of canvas the minimum suitable for military use is 12 oz. up to 24 oz

I don't know original spec weight..maybe someone else will know.

some cheap tilts are too lightweight/duty.

shrinkage is common and some waterproofers act like dope.

when you get it treat the straps with waterproofer(most have an anti rot property) too. They start to rot before the canvas.

mine lasted almost 10 years outside.(then straps started to rot)

didn't answer your question tho'

**Sitec** · 18th May 2014, 07:20 PM

AJ has a guy that makes new ones for him.. Same $$$ as the UK ones.. Product and workmanship is good, but there are a few small issues with the fit that could be addressed.. with the next orders..
Side sheets need to move back 25mm, rear sheet is 50mm too long.. (Covers rego plate), no tie loops to secure tilt to hoops above load area, water tracks thru side sheet tie points.. (This can be rectified by tying tails to hoop inside with an uphill loop.

Here's a pic of the tilt fitted b4 I started fitting the diesel. Shout if you want any specific pics.

**mark_coffey** · 18th May 2014, 07:29 PM

I have the same tilt as Sitec, the other issue I found was the buckle straps just would not bite, admittedly it was doing 100km/h on a trailer!
I'm about to get mine modified to address the other fitment issues.

**Mick_Marsh** · 18th May 2014, 07:50 PM

I had one made up in the UK. I think it was All Wheel Trim.
It was about $700 delivered.

**101RRS** · 19th May 2014, 01:05 PM

Advice from All Wheel Trim - 375 pounds and shipping 140 pounds but shipping to be confirmed.

So about $950 delivered - certainly a lot cheaper than made locally.

**stuee** · 19th May 2014, 03:34 PM

If you can wait a while I can report on an exmoore tilt in late june.

**101RRS** · 19th May 2014, 03:39 PM

Originally Posted by stuee

If you can wait a while I can report on an exmoore tilt in late june.

You got a price and who actually makes it??

**101 Ron** · 19th May 2014, 04:27 PM

I have the Exmoore canvas on mine and is faultless.
My canvas would have to be more than 15 years old, but the vehicle has been stored undercover in those years.

**stuee** · 21st May 2014, 08:11 PM

Originally Posted by garrycol

You got a price and who actually makes it??

I had assumed Exmoor make their own stuff, we had to wait a few weeks while it was made up, I could be wrong though.

Cost was £472.52, postage was negligible for me as I was already ordering wheels and some other bits and pieces and adding the tilt to the order made no difference.

Hoods : 101" Forward Control Hood

It's good hearing your Exmoor has served well Ron, hopefully they are still the same quality.

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