Skyline Aurora Pop-Top opening on motorway?
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Thanks mate
No worries. Let me know if you want any details.
I had thought the cover was meant to sit on the ledge (that’s how the converter had it wedged in), but I think it’s meant to sit roughly level with the bottom.
With that in mind, I would fit this latch a little lower. And I might actually move it. It can be a little tough to get it closed at times.
Thanks for your help
These also look like a better alternative to the standard catch. They are a little more ‘visible’ than the option at #67 post. In their favour I would think there would be no need to lift the bed board engage it into the locked position as with the button. Might be easier to use?
I’ve been checking these button fix out. Since yours looks like it is mounted on the surface as mine would be now if I retrospectively used one of these, there would inevitably be a slight gap with the hatch closed. Do you have a picture of yours closed so we can see how ‘obvious’ that gap is please?
Seconded!
Maybe the correct length to ensure they are not exposed when the hatch is fully open? sharp edges etc
That could be the reason. Since it's the main cause for the drop I'd expect them to have a solution
looks very similar, not much in it
I have been thinking of embedding a couple of these into the hatch board so they sit within a matching hole in the surround when closed.
If they don't stick out too far they will be hidden by the bed board when its slid back so no risk of catching them, plus the rounded ends will reduce chance of injury.
If they don't stick out too far they will be hidden by the bed board when its slid back so no risk of catching them, plus the rounded ends will reduce chance of injury.
What are they, super-strength magnets?
No, just stainless steel worktop rods ( meant to be embedded in a worktop to allow hot pans to be rested upon them )
I'd be drilling matching holes in slider cover and surround so the rods embed themselves in the surround when the slider is closed thus stopping it from sagging.
I'd be drilling matching holes in slider cover and surround so the rods embed themselves in the surround when the slider is closed thus stopping it from sagging.
Nudzbro
150 T28 DSG SWB HIGHLINE PV MY21
Looking at the pictures of the locking mechanism (thanks Grim Reaper) it definitely shows you could possibly lock off with the key and not secured the roof, and not able to see if it is secured as it is fully obscured by the roof being down. Think I am going to keep strapping mine, I even cable tie both securing points on a long journey, so there is no possibility of the roof flying open at motorway speeds.
Yea, you’re partly right. It’s possible to turn the key and think it’s locked… but you’d have to not be paying attention at all, because you’d have no resistance to indicate the latch is being pulled down.
And it’s dead obvious outside the vehicle…with a significant gap between the roof and the van.
Comes down to knowing what you’re doing, and common sense. Nearly impossible to get wrong if you’ve done it even once to learn how.
