Hey everyone. Just picked up a pretty neat rig. It was a close friends that rebuilt 80% of the camper and fixed up a lot on the scout while he owned it. The camper was gutted and fixed up, New canvas, carpet, sheeting etc. Scout had a low mileage 345, 4 speed and lots of other work done. Fast forward 4 years and when he popped the top the canvas was rotted. He has since picked up a big pusher motorhome and was disgusted with how quickly the fabric fell apart on the camper and knew i wanted to buy the scout. So... question time.
What seals the top in the down position? Looks like rain can get in between if there's any good wind. Was thinking of using a rubber flap between the canvass and top channel when i replace the fabric. Tips, tricks, advice?
Just read almost the entire 375 post thread on lift struts. He installed 4 100# struts inside along the inside edges. Works great going up... but needs handles mounted to lower it. also appears to get in the way of the canvas. Was thinking of trying the front And back exterior mount with 40# struts. I believe everyone was using 36 inch?
Someone modified the front panel and it will not go down when the hinges are screwed to the roof. He was using it just flipping up the lower panel. Are the dimensions pretty universal on them? Are the the same as the rear panel? Looks like the lower panel on the front needs to be a few inches shorter so it'll fold and clear coming down.
Once up... what locks the top top keep it from falling forward or back? I see some pictures that have one bar to the front panel, mine has a 1/4" piece of round stock bent to look like a handle. There's nothing to lock it to on the roof. I was thinking of maybe installing 4 solid bars that i could latch from roof corner, to camper wall to give it some stability raised up.
Think that's about all i need to address at the moment. He's currently contacting the fabric place that made it to see if they'll warranty or discount repairs.
Thanks!
-Jon
What seals the top in the down position? Looks like rain can get in between if there's any good wind. Was thinking of using a rubber flap between the canvass and top channel when i replace the fabric. Tips, tricks, advice?
Just read almost the entire 375 post thread on lift struts. He installed 4 100# struts inside along the inside edges. Works great going up... but needs handles mounted to lower it. also appears to get in the way of the canvas. Was thinking of trying the front And back exterior mount with 40# struts. I believe everyone was using 36 inch?
Someone modified the front panel and it will not go down when the hinges are screwed to the roof. He was using it just flipping up the lower panel. Are the dimensions pretty universal on them? Are the the same as the rear panel? Looks like the lower panel on the front needs to be a few inches shorter so it'll fold and clear coming down.
Once up... what locks the top top keep it from falling forward or back? I see some pictures that have one bar to the front panel, mine has a 1/4" piece of round stock bent to look like a handle. There's nothing to lock it to on the roof. I was thinking of maybe installing 4 solid bars that i could latch from roof corner, to camper wall to give it some stability raised up.
Think that's about all i need to address at the moment. He's currently contacting the fabric place that made it to see if they'll warranty or discount repairs.
Thanks!
-Jon