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Thanks!!!

I’ll assume that’s a good thing

That’s a good idea for all trailers. Good luck!!!

Thanks a lot! It really is slick and easy. Make sure everything you use is strong enough to support your topper. Good luck and have a great day!

Thank you so much! It really is slick. Make sure everything is strong enough to hold your topper and good luck!

Be aware if moisture and venting heat. Good luck

@@gordonhahn7387 im thinking ill put in a back pack mini split

Thanks for the comment. I used to use ratchets on each corner of the posts, but that was sometimes hard to do. I found it easier to do what I’m showing and a lot quicker because you don’t have to go to each post for each ratchet. Thanks for the comment and have a great day. Good luck.

You’re welcome. Good luck

Thank you. Good luck!!!!

Thx!!! It really is quick and easy. Make sure ur supports are all strong. Good luck!!!

@@gordonhahn7387 oh yeah most definitely, now I can take it off for awhile.

Thx!! Good luck!!!

Thx!!! It really is slick. Good luck!!

I secure a couple of ropes around it when it’s hanging there. Although sometimes I’ve gone many days without doing so in the wind is never bothered it, but being in the mountains, we are somewhat protected from the wind. But yes, secure it well.

True. But I live in Montana. Very dry in summer. Plus, used very little. Honestly, never had a drop to condense with. If I did, I would have mounted deeper into that area and manufactured a drain system

I do that here.

Thanks so much. Good luck!!!!

My wife thanks you!!!

You are exactly right that that’s how they are designed to be used. Functionally mine is open to the outside because that door behind the seat just leaves open whenever we’re using it so it exchanges air quite easily. It’s not perfect for sure but it does help and it doesn’t affect the cosmetics of the trailer in anyway.

Perfect! Thanks for the comment. It really is quick and simple. Make sure all your supports are strong.

Thank you! It’s sure quick and easy. Good luck.

Nope. First poles are buried deep and second I strap it down with two ropes. We live in wind country. Never been an issue.

You’re welcome. Good luck.

Good luck!!!!

Hi Jeannette, and thank you for the comment. My clamps are attached to the topper and simply have nuts that allow you to secure it tightly. My clamps are sort of like a J shape so they go underneath the rim of the pick up and then the nut simply tightens it down. I don’t think it’s critical how tight it just needs to be tight so the topper doesn’t have any movement of course and make sure the nuts are always tight. I suspect some toppers may have different methods of securing them. If you need more information. I can somehow throw a quick video on or send you a video or even a picture showing what my clamps look like. It might be different than what you have. Otherwise I hope this whole thing works well for you. It’s really super simple and easy. And you have an absolute terrific day!

I believe my biggest concern is that the cap is old and I am broke. All I have are C clamps and I need to know if they will work because I don't have the funds to buy more or to buy purpose design. Do you think C clamps would be OK, I wouldn't need them for a long period of time?

In reality, C clamps should do absolutely fine however, in my situation, the topper has no ridge that would keep the C clamp on the top or side from sliding off or vibrating free. My recommendation would be to talk to a organization or company that sells toppers, and clarify, if that would work for you or not. You certainly wouldn’t want the sea clamps to vibrate off and have a problem with your topper. if your topper has a little ridge that the sea clamps can connect to our hook to then you would be just fine. My recommendation is to contact somebody who would understand your topper exactly or possibly show it to them.

Good question. Never had any but then I live and travel in dry areas. Could be mitigated by metal cooking sheet with a drain.

Thank you so much for the comment. Yes I use rope around my topper to secure it so when doesn’t blow it off. Make sure poles are strong buried well and your support beams are sturdy enough and you should be good to go. It is really quick and simple. Thanks so much!

@@gordonhahn7387My Tacoma goes in for suspension upgrade and camper installation tomorrow. This morning I removed and stowed the cap on the rack I built inspired by yours. I also removed and stowed the tailgate on the rack, resting on the rails, sheltered under the cap. The log splitter is now parked for shelter under the cap as well. The rack is simple to construct, and easy to use. Thanks for the inspiration.

@@michaelmckeag960 thx for the kind words. Smart to keep tailgate lights n the rails and store stuff under topper. You have a great New Year!!!!

That’s a good idea. My topper is sort of chipping around those areas so that would be certainly a plus good idea.

I really wouldn’t know. Since you’re only a foot and a half shorter than mine I’m guessing it’s still pretty dang heavy. It’s also a good way to store it and it really is slick to do by yourself, so good luck to you make sure the polls are planted well and your support across it is strong and you should be good to go. Good luck.

Thanks so much! Make sure the poles are sturdy and buried well, make sure your support bars whatever you use can hold the weight and enjoy! It really is super quick and easy and can be done alone without any problem. Good luck!

True, but you can use plastic tubing around the chains to protect the sides of your pick up or even rope. However, I’ve been doing this for many many years and there isn’t a single scratch. Were they chains hit. Besides that it’s a pick up and I’ve had a whole lot worse in it then chains on the side. But I appreciate the comment and good luck. If you’re gonna give this a try and like I said, use plastic tubing around the chain to protect the pick up.

Well, kinda. It certainly helps and is a lot better than without one at all. There are two things to note: First, it's a small unit... I think it's only 6,000 BTU's. A larger one would obviously do better. Second: It's low to the ground and of course, cold air doesn't rise....so the cold it produces just sort of stays "down there". However, since in order to run it we are using a generator, we also use a box fan (like from Walmart) to push the air around. That helps a lot. But, we don't live or go in the deep south were would also have high humidity....but....it certainly helps a lot.

Thank you for your great info, I live in the south and I have a camper jus like you, I thought of installing the ac unit jus how you did, how you described the air flow. I think I might put a big unit on top of my camper. Any ideas??

A larger unit on top would be perfect but and this is important, make sure your roof can handle the weight. Typical RV air conditioners are really pretty heavy. I don’t think my camper could hold that at all. Also, since you live in the south, if you do put it where I put mine, you might have to consider doing something with condensation. I don’t have that problem here, but you will. If I had to do it all over again, I would probably put a larger unit in where I did. Perhaps a 10,000 BTU unit. But it was cheap solution for temporary problems.

Great advice,,, so maybe I should install a 10000 BTU unit then. Also I have a stand up portable u it I’m using now I’m not sure what the BTU is… my Ac unit blows AC them it shuts down with normal Air… today I purchased a 20amp to replace my 15amp in my breaker… then outside the camper I running 12 gauge extension cord to the house and hopefully that will run my portable AC unit without turning off? Hopefully that makes sense. What do you think?

Bear in mind, that every 1 thousand BTUs uses just a little more than one amp so, a 10,000 BTU unit will use a bit more than 10 A which is quite a bit. RV units are usually 13.5 thousand BTUs and require almost 15 A. This is another reason I put in a smaller unit as it would be less risky on my electrical system which is pretty minimal. Be careful, and you might want to visit with an electrician or plumber that does air conditioning units as you want to make sure you have adequate ventilation and heat exchange. My small unit works quite well under the crude Installation that I have. Even though mine works the way it is, I think if I were to put a larger unit there, I would take out the wall separating the seat compartment with the battery compartment and have the air conditioner backside be right up against the outside portion of the camper so it can ventilate properly. But again I say be careful and be smart

Thanks!! It really does work well. Good Luck👍

You are welcome! Never really thought about it but I agree. I hate it when people waste time with a lot of details people don’t need. I showed it the way I use it quick and easy. Good luck!

Thx!!! Good luck!!!

Thanks! It really is. Quick and easy for one person. Good Luck!!

You are welcome! Good luck hope it works for you

Thanks so much for the comment! It really is slick, quick and easy for one person. Make sure your polls are in good and make sure your support beams are good to good luck!

You can make a post with a surface foot if u are on concrete drive or hang from ceiling if in your barn. Method still works.

Thanks so much. It really is quick and easy if you have the availability to set it up that way. Good luck!