Covering a Topless 4runner
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Covering a Topless 4runner
Just took my runner's top off yesterday. What I'd like to know is what you think the best way to cover it in the event of rain is. I don't have a garage at home. I've got tarps, but I know it's not the best to put the tarp directly on the paint. Do you think that just putting a cloth towel or blanket on the top and then placing the tarp on would be the best bet. Or if I need to figure out how to suspend it over it so it doesn't touch at all.... Other ideas welcome as well.
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Carpet's been gone for a LONG time. Waterproof seat covers are a bit pricey, and it still doesn't keep a good heavy rain from getting the front's wet.
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Front should not get to wet really youd be suprised. I run my top and doors off cover the seats in mud and water and a good vacume takes care of it all. Then again mines straight trailer so I can understand you wanting to keep as dry as possible. Just my $.02
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Hey....those portable garages are stinkin' handy. Not too expensive either, if you shop around. I bought one to store hay in. The only problem is heavy winds. The straps the guy lines attach to are sewn into the poly material and can get ripped out. Mine was completely picked up by heavy winds, turned around 180*, and landed about 15' over from it's original spot bending a number of the poles. The guy lines did nothing to stop it, either. So, now I have the vertical frame posts lashed to t-posts and will be setting grommets wherever in the poly to run guy lines to some form of sturdier posts than the flimsy stakes the kit came with.
Other than that, one person can set it up easily enough and the material is pretty thick.
Other than that, one person can set it up easily enough and the material is pretty thick.
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When I leave mine out with the bikini on, I put a corner of a tarp in each door and shut the doors on the tarp, then pull it tight over the tailgate and attach it with bungee cords to the bottom of the bumper.
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i just drove in the rain and got a lil wet no biggie other then that i just tarped her up every night takes about 5 minutes and hides it from everything! who cares about the paint you;ll get mud on it soon anyways!!!
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I just took my top off a few days ago. I now have a bikini on it but that doesn't provide full coverage at night so I just tarp it. Bungees to the front wheels and one or two in back to the bumper or leaf springs and it's good to go. My paint sucks anyway so I'm not worried about that, and I've never heard that about tarps anyway. I think you'd have to leave it on for a while to do any damage.
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I paid a little much to neglect my paint job....And, unfortunately I don't think I'll be doing any wheelin' until i get my suspension fixed.
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On the other hand, man....if you've got the room (I'm assuming you don't already have a garage, either) the portable canopy would be real dandy. Think...it would be a quick, easy, and convenient place to stow the vehicle in nasty weather. Using towels and such I would think would become a chore rather quickly. Plus, you'd even have a place to work on it. Plus, plus...it would keep UV rays and any storm debris off the paint.
Just some thoughts...
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Is this for a poly tarp? Have you looked into a canvas tarp or cotton duck? Seems like they'd be less abrasive.
On the other hand, man....if you've got the room (I'm assuming you don't already have a garage, either) the portable canopy would be real dandy. Think...it would be a quick, easy, and convenient place to stow the vehicle in nasty weather. Using towels and such I would think would become a chore rather quickly. Plus, you'd even have a place to work on it. Plus, plus...it would keep UV rays and any storm debris off the paint.
Just some thoughts...
On the other hand, man....if you've got the room (I'm assuming you don't already have a garage, either) the portable canopy would be real dandy. Think...it would be a quick, easy, and convenient place to stow the vehicle in nasty weather. Using towels and such I would think would become a chore rather quickly. Plus, you'd even have a place to work on it. Plus, plus...it would keep UV rays and any storm debris off the paint.
Just some thoughts...
I probably will look into some kind of car port type deal. For now, I just went ahead and put a blanket on the top and then put the tarp on and closed it in the doors. The good thing is, I have other things to drive if it is raining. Canvas or something would be nice....
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Cool. Just be mindful....material wicks moisture. If the blanket gets wet, guess what happens! Drip...drip...drip...drip...inside the cab. I've done it.