Wednesday, Oct 23, 2002 at 00:00
Janset
The cover I use is a cut down section of a reinforced vinyl tarp.
Basically what to do is hitch the car to the van and measure the "square" section from the rear of the vehicle to the front cross member on the draw bar.
Remove the jerry can holders / gas bottle and lay the tarp over the top of the draw bar. Cut a small slot for the brake lever and other bits anf then bolt down the jerry cans and gas bottle.
You will need an eyelet in each corner of the tarp.
Secure the van end with cable ties or rope to an hook fitted to the draw bar.
THe front of the tarp is secured to an appropriate place on the rear of the vehicle with elastic jockey straps of sufficient length to be just tensioned when hooked up. As it is the vehicle turning, this is wher the flexibility is required.
I have a 100 series Landcruiser and the straps pull around to hook on the mud flap bracket inside the wheel arch.
The vent I talked about is about 1 m back from the front of the van roof. It is a small rectangular section lid with a spring clip inside
Hope this helps. Post a response if you have any more questions.
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