Brandrup ISO-TOP fitting in the cold

[crookrise]

Hi
Having given away my outer cover for the pop top with the old T5.1 I've took the plunge and bought the Iso top.
So how do I find 18 c at this time of the year to fit it ???

 

[Gozzie11]

Good excuse for a trip to Spain!

 

[OllieCollieCali]

When I fitted mine, I ran the diesel heater for a bit to get it nice and warm inside, or plug an electric heater in up in the roof area gets it nice and toasty too.
If you want to make sure if gets warm and sticky on the velcro you can use a hairdryer / heat gun to heat the area as you attach the velcro
I fitted mine in January, but had a job getting the velcro back off again when i removed the Isotop when I had new bellows fitted so the above definately worked for mine.

 

[willwander]

Just put the heater on. Did mine in winter, been fine these last 5 years.

 

[CaliDeventerNL]

I did mine at the dealership went for a cup of tea and asked if I could put the cali inside the cosy warm garage. No problem…. Take your time

 

[crookrise]

A balmy 14 degrees forecast for tomorrow so I'll give it a go with the heater on

 

[crookrise]

Well missed that window of warmth...
So with -6 overnight on Monday I decided I'd give it a go.
Vents taped over heater on full and its suddenly 22 degrees C
All went well apart from applying the "Primer" I nearly passed out with the fumes !!!
Today is 48 hours later, sounds like a film franchise, and time to fit the velcro tabs and straps to the top. Any one lend me a £20