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#1 nikonron

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Posted 31 August 2016 - 06:28 PM

What is this snap strap for on the rear roof panel above the mirror?  Ron 

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#2 cdbrow1

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Posted 31 August 2016 - 06:30 PM

You loop it around the knob to help secure the panel. It's a backup. 


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Posted 31 August 2016 - 06:37 PM

Seriously?  Wouldn't have thought that. Tried it, and it is perfect length.  Ron


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Posted 31 August 2016 - 06:38 PM

You loop it around the knob to help secure the panel. It's a backup. 

 

 

Yup...only way to prevent panel from folding down on it's own once you push that end of the roof up...

 

Loop around knob and use snap to secure.


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#5 MarkBC

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Posted 31 August 2016 - 06:44 PM

It's a belt-and-suspenders thing -- but can be a good idea in high winds.


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#6 nikonron

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Posted 31 August 2016 - 07:01 PM

Guess a strong wind from the rear could fold the panel.  Ron


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Posted 31 August 2016 - 10:01 PM

Guess a strong wind from the rear could fold the panel.  Ron

 

 

Yup...and, judging from our limited experience, if I ever put on the two Fantastic Fans on "high" at the same time with the windows closed and no strap on the rear panel those fans will suck that top down on us!... :D

 

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#8 craig333

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Posted 01 September 2016 - 12:21 AM

Mine needs that strap. Not to say that it won't stay up without it but its iffy.


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Posted 01 September 2016 - 08:13 PM

I was wondering why I had a strap floating around the camper. I'm pretty sure the previous owner removed it or it broke on him. Haven't had any problems with the panel yet though.


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