Poptop
Submitted: Friday, Aug 19, 2011 at 13:30
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STAN C1
Hi all, don't know if this thread went thru yesterday,
My query is , is it okay to leave poptop up when not in use or should I keep
down...help please
Reply By: Bill BD - Friday, Aug 19, 2011 at 15:02
Friday, Aug 19, 2011 at 15:02
Down so the canvas is away from sun and water.
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Follow Up By: STAN C1 - Friday, Aug 19, 2011 at 18:55
Friday, Aug 19, 2011 at 18:55
Thanks for that Bill , its parked under a large car port, but will heed the warnings
regards Sc1
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Reply By: Member -Dodger - Friday, Aug 19, 2011 at 15:32
Friday, Aug 19, 2011 at 15:32
As most Pop-Top's are a vinyl type material these days the top can be left up if desired.
They can also be left down so that the van can be stored in a carport or similar.
On the Regal I owned the top was up all the time except when traveling without any damage to the vinyl fabric.
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Follow Up By: STAN C1 - Friday, Aug 19, 2011 at 18:59
Friday, Aug 19, 2011 at 18:59
Hi Dodger, Thanks for the info, I did mention in my first thread (which doesnt appear ) that my neighbour leaves his up all year (out in the open) and only closes it when rain appears.... thats why I was concerned... thinking nowI'll leave it up
as its under a large car port but will let down on wet days ...
Sc1
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Reply By: Member - barry F (NSW) - Friday, Aug 19, 2011 at 16:41
Friday, Aug 19, 2011 at 16:41
We store our in the down position. But now & then I put it up on a nice sunny day or when there is a breeze blowing just to get rid of any moisture that might be on it.
I do this because I left it down for about 6 months or so last year & when getting the van ready for a trip I was horrified to see mildew on the outer surface. It came off easy enough but I would prefer it not to happen. Cheers.
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Follow Up By: STAN C1 - Friday, Aug 19, 2011 at 19:02
Friday, Aug 19, 2011 at 19:02
Hi Barry, I'll heed the warning on the mildew, yes I wouldnt like it to happen.
it seems by all accounts to alternate up and down when weather on the change.
Thanks for the info
SC1
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