Repairing a RTT cover

[Deleted member 48574]

Hi folks,

I've contacted Tepui twice about purchasing a replacement cover but have yet to hear back (Benefit of the doubt -- I only sent the second inquiry yesterday).

I've got about 60 thousand kms with our RTT on the roof, including a harsh Canadian winter, using it on-and-off throughout. The cover is after all this showing some use and abuse and is actually holed in a couple of places.

Any suggestions for repairing this cover while I await finding a replacement?

Regards
Craig

 

[loren85022]

[same boat]

 

[Deleted member 48574]

Got a hold of Tepui today and they are sending me a replacement cover. From Santa Cruz to Canada, shipped, it came out to $188 bucks.

Still, I'd like to fix the old one so if anyone has suggestions I'm all ears. The cover appears to be made of PVC.

Cheers
Craig

 

[low_49]

You can do what I've done: needle and thread + Plastidip on the backside of the repair. Works pretty good, looks ugly as hell, LOL

 

[Deleted member 48574]

Good idea on the Plasti-dip.

I think now that I have a new cover coming, next season I'll install it and keep the old cover as repair material. Sew it on as needed, and silicone the seams. Should work!

Regards
Craig

 

[Yuman Desert Rat]

A few layers of duct tape should do for now...

 

[Rattler]

You could alaways get an upholesteror to make a new one out of sil canvas or like. Not sure how alike my Mombasa cover and a Tepui are though.