Brandrup Isotop IV Fitting Kit

[Dr-Snickers]

I recently bought a preloved Isotop IV from a a fellow forum member and needed both the loop tape and front/rear tabs to fit it.

Having looked at DIY options, I also contacted Brandrup who said a fitting kit was available to purchase through one of their UK distributors.

It finally arrived today and the part number written on it is 100 701 066. Thought people might want to know in case they need to get hold of one.

Unfortunately the club shop weren’t able to help me on this one and I had to order through the other distributor . Apologie for my heresy!

It came to £50.88 inc vat and delivery. Not cheap but there again the DIY option was going to cost around £40 with proper 3M tape and I still had to make the tabs, so I decided the genuine kit was well worth the extra money!

Brandrup do fitting kits for their other options too, they just need to know which model of vehicle you have. Hope it helps someone.

 

[Moose]

Can anyone advise if the fitting kits are the same for both model, I am replacing the older model for the new one (large opening).

 

[andyinluton]

Can anyone advise if the fitting kits are the same for both model, I am replacing the older model for the new one (large opening).

Are you putting a new isotop in a van that has previously had one?

If so you shouldn't need the kit, if you were not aware, if you are buying a new isotop, the fitting kit is already included.

You only need to buy one for fitting a pre-used top into a van that hasn't previously had an isotop.

I've just read your other post, the kit would be the same. You should now be in the perfect position of having the old isotop to sell along with an unused fitting kit to go with it.

 

[Moose]

Are you putting a new isotop in a van that has previously had one?

If so you shouldn't need the kit, if you were not aware, if you are buying a new isotop, the fitting kit is already included.

You only need to buy one for fitting a pre-used top into a van that hasn't previously had an isotop.

I've just read your other post, the kit would be the same. You should now be in the perfect position of having the old isotop to sell along with an unused fitting kit to go with it.

Thank you

 

[Oceandream A-T]

I recently bought a preloved Isotop IV from a a fellow forum member and needed both the loop tape and front/rear tabs to fit it.

Having looked at DIY options, I also contacted Brandrup who said a fitting kit was available to purchase through one of their UK distributors.

It finally arrived today and the part number written on it is 100 701 066. Thought people might want to know in case they need to get hold of one.

Unfortunately the club shop weren’t able to help me on this one and I had to order through the other distributor . Apologie for my heresy!

It came to £50.88 inc vat and delivery. Not cheap but there again the DIY option was going to cost around £40 with proper 3M tape and I still had to make the tabs, so I decided the genuine kit was well worth the extra money!

Brandrup do fitting kits for their other options too, they just need to know which model of vehicle you have. Hope it helps someone.

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Hi, where about did you get the kit from ? Iv just purchased a second hand VI with the large opening. Was this the correct part number for that iso top ??

Thanks

 

[Dr-Snickers]

Hi

I have a V rather than a VI, so can’t be sure. I got mine from Campervantastic as they are the only supplier who would order it for me. If you let them know which model you have, they will order the right fitting kit for you from Brandrup.

 

[WelshGas]

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[Oceandream A-T]

There are different types of Velcro for domestic and industrial use. You would need the Industrial type as the glue used is much more water and temperature resistant.

Went for some 3m Velcro. I’m not holding out much hope for it. Any ideas on some industrial spec stuff ?

 

[WelshGas]

Went for some 3m Velcro. I’m not holding out much hope for it. Any ideas on some industrial spec stuff ?

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[Lee.Van.Cleef]

As per previous posters, I've recently bought a pre-loved istop vi and am exploring fitting kit options. The official kit (which seems to be mostly 10mm velcro with some wipes & adhesion promoter) has risen to about £67 inc postage. I appreciate 'proper' velcro is quite expensive, but has anyone managed to source the necessary velcro (or equivalent) for significantly less than the official kit - and did it work?

(The pre-loved kit includes some or all of the velcro tabs, so I'm wondering if it's 'just' the long velcro strips I need for the top and bottom edges).

 

[Ferring-about]

There are different types of Velcro for domestic and industrial use. You would need the Industrial type as the glue used is much more water and temperature resistant.

Any idea where the glue can be sourced? Our isotop has started to lift as the glue has changed to a sticky rather than suck substance after 5 years! I would like to remove, clean and re-glue it!

 

[WelshGas]

Any idea where the glue can be sourced? Our isotop has started to lift as the glue has changed to a sticky rather than suck substance after 5 years! I would like to remove, clean and re-glue it!

I have no idea if you can buy the glue they use separately. Could you not buy a roll of the industrial Velcro from their site and just cut to size?

 

[Lee.Van.Cleef]

Any idea where the glue can be sourced? Our isotop has started to lift as the glue has changed to a sticky rather than suck substance after 5 years! I would like to remove, clean and re-glue it!

I got about 10m of this for about £12 which was more than enough. Trying to re-glue sounds like a messy option with scope for nasty spillages.

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I did also buy some sachets of adhesion promoter wipes to ensure good stick (a few quid on amazon for 10 sachets). I cleaned the surface before fitting. Six months in and the velcro is still very firmly attached.

 

[Ch1pbutty]

I got about 10m of this for about £12 which was more than enough. Trying to re-glue sounds like a messy option with scope for nasty spillages.

10MM 1/2" INCH VELCRO® BRAND BLACK HOOK OR LOOP METRES STICKY SELF ADHESIVE TAPE | eBay

10mm Black Self Adhesive Hook & Loop Tape. This premium industrial Hook and Loop self-adhesive tape is manufactured to the highest standards, 100% nylon in construction and is fully certified to BS7271 standard and MoD approved.

www.ebay.co.uk

I did also buy some sachets of adhesion promoter wipes to ensure good stick (a few quid on amazon for 10 sachets). I cleaned the surface before fitting. Six months in and the velcro is still very firmly attached.

You can use also use autoglym tar / bug remover , or surfboard wax remover to get rid of the residue.