Hawthorn37
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In my opinion the 6.1 does not need a bungee, and having one fitted can lead to 2 issues, that the canvas is pulled out of the roof fixing in the corners, and over time with sun bleaching, a line is visible around the canvas.
We installed a bungee from new, but when the canvas started to pull out of the roof fixing we took it off, fixed the canvas back in , and since then had no issues. It folds correctly.
When lowering the roof, you’d be advised to eyeball the folds of the canvas to ensure nothing is being trapped, especially when windy (but we do this every time).
We’ve seen many vans with slightly faded bellows, and a line around like a shadow under the bungee.
We installed a bungee from new, but when the canvas started to pull out of the roof fixing we took it off, fixed the canvas back in , and since then had no issues. It folds correctly.
Roof canvas coming away from roof
Somehow the roof canvas of my beach is coming away from the roof (top left corner). Tried to thread it back in unsuccessfully. Has anyone experienced this and any tips on how to correct. Still under warranty but hoping I don’t need to visit the dealer if I can help it
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When lowering the roof, you’d be advised to eyeball the folds of the canvas to ensure nothing is being trapped, especially when windy (but we do this every time).
We’ve seen many vans with slightly faded bellows, and a line around like a shadow under the bungee.