Iso-top mk V installation

[DanFog]

Hello from Danmark
I just started the installation of a brand new iso-top mk V, bought from the Forum shop. ln the package there is a string of about 1.3m with velcro at the ends. in the guide this is not mentioned, does anyone know what it is used for?

 

[Hotel California]

Someone just asked thesame Q a few days ago:

Brandrup ISOTOP - Early Review

Having recently purchased an ISOTOP, and trialled it over a couple of rather cold nights, here is a quick review which I hope may be helpful for anyone considering this product. Fitting is certainly rather fiddly, and the instructions aren't particularly clear. It seems to fit fairly well now...

vwcaliforniaclub.com

No answer yet , try to contact Brandrup ?
There must be a visuale of the other velcro part somewhere ?

 

[Elly Swanson]

Hello from Danmark
I just started the installation of a brand new iso-top mk V, bought from the Forum shop. ln the package there is a string of about 1.3m with velcro at the ends. in the guide this is not mentioned, does anyone know what it is used for?
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You’re the 2nd person this week to post about that. It’s still a mystery

 

[DanFog]

I found the answer in another thread. It is only used if you have the Big front opening.

Is the Brandrup Iso-Top roof insulation worth having?

Having fitted two of these in my previous Calis ( SE and Beach), I can confirm that there is nothing difficult about fitting these liners. However, regarding the ambient temperature for fitting the tape, I'm sure that Brandrup have been advised by the manufacturers of the velcro tape that the...

vwcaliforniaclub.com

 

[Hotel California]

That's why a posted the Q in post # 2 to look out for the other velcro parts...if you look sure you must see those...and know here the cord goes , but my guess it is more a bungee than a cord

 

[DanFog]

That's why a posted the Q in post # 2 to look out for the other velcro parts...if you look sure you must see those...and know here the cord goes , but my guess it is more a bungee than a cord

It is not bungee cord and there is no visual velcro parts on the Iso-top. It is placed on the middle upper velcro pad in the sealing and on the lower velcro glued to the aluminium frame. The cord is used for attaching the front window opening, when it is rolled down.