Thread: Exmoor trim HCPU canvas questions

Originally Posted by dullbird

Postage is very expensive from the UK, they do have distributors here.

I'm going to the UK in Dec and was considering bringing the hood back with me as it packs into a box and weighs 10kgs

Yes they did tell me they had distributors here but I was after the covers now not having to wait for a shipment, I'll go with something else.

You have the perfect scenario for some goodies then

They are distributed by Rovarcraft here but you have to wait for a container to arrive I ordered my Exmoor hood from craddocks on a thur it was on the door step the next Monday faster than the tracking could keep up and was half the asking price from rovarcraft only problem was/is the material dos,nt stand up to our weather and sun very well

http://www.rovacraft.com.au/

http://www.roverparts.com.au/

Hi,
I had one made out of PVC, which the maker referred to as Ricky Ripstop. It has not torn as such, and the few holes or rubs in the sides are as a result of poor loading and cargo securing. I did stab test a sample with the trusty leatherman before purchase, and it is indeed pretty well rip proof...

However, it is now on its last legs after 8 years. The roof panel has lost its shininess due to UV, and has worn through on a few of the bends of the hoops.

If I get another, I would either reinforce in way of hoops, or incorporate some flat plate to the hoops, particularly in way of short radius bend, or a combo of both.

I would also minimise Velcro, any on the outside just did not last at all, eg, for vent flaps, and think hard about zippers.

The originals were coil type, and the heaviest used ones lasted about 5 years. I replaced the rears with chunky type, and they lasted 1 year before teeth started to fall out...

The only time I noticed condensation was after loading a big load of cut green wood after a storm. It smelt like gum leaves for weeks....

Opening side panels are without a doubt a must.

Lastly, I found that the PVC and Bungy loop fasteners are more durable and wear resistant than the paint around the coaming, and will wear it away. I just put a few layers of 100mph tape around the coaming, which worked ok.

Gumnut

Originally Posted by Cracka

Yes they did tell me they had distributors here but I was after the covers now not having to wait for a shipment, I'll go with something else.

You have the perfect scenario for some goodies then

Karcraft probably have them in stock, they had the seat foams in stock, I had them two days after ordering and very reasonably priced.