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: OPGI Soft Tonneau


grump 61
11-29-2004, 06:03 AM
I wanted a tonneau and did not want to drill so I got their verlcro kit (WC66305) and I cannot get it to fit. It's way to narrow and short (about 4 inches or so). In talking to their rep, the velcro is supposed to go just underneath the bed trim. I let it lay in the hot sun and tried to stretch it as much as 2 persons could but it barley would reach the top of the moulding on the sides, let alone extending down the sides to below the bed trim. Sent it back and they said they would check it for correct size and send a replacement. Just received the replacement and it's just the same as the first. The bed appears to be in good shape with no visable structural abnormalities. Maybe I'm not using the proper cuss words and holding my mouth right. Has anyone else used this product?

elcamino74guy
11-29-2004, 08:09 AM
I think they sent you the wrong one or they messed up on the part number. It sounds to me like you ended up with one for another year. I know I ordered roofrail weatherstrip from OPGI a few years back and had to send it back because it was 18" too short. I asked them what kind of car this was for because it sure as heck wasn't for mine. Turned out they had more returns than just mine. Apparently the MFG screwed up the entire lot and had to redo them all.

good luck with it. :D

Iceberg76
01-11-2005, 02:44 PM
The velcro ones look great flying away from the truck at speed! I sure hope you can find yours in one piece after a semi runs over it.

grump 61
01-11-2005, 02:49 PM
OPGI sent a return label and it's on the way back to them. They are sending a snap style. I really didn't want to drill holes but I don't want it flying off either. There is also the drainage problem without bows. I just hope this third one fits.

Iceberg76
01-11-2005, 03:08 PM
I love mine! I just installed it several weeks ago.

Elky 83
02-07-2005, 02:35 PM
I have one on my Elky and love it. Have had it on for about 5 years now.
Easy instalation... :thumbsup:

xny89
04-03-2005, 08:30 AM
I've got the snap in version. Have had it on for about 5 months now. Two of the snaps broke off the top (the inside of the snap stuck to the snap attached to the body. You have to be real carfull unsnapping it. When running about 50 mph or greater, the bow supports and pushed down into the bed, but they come back up when you slow down.

Also, several of the screws that hold the snaps onto the body are rusting.

Install was realtively easy, got to drill lots of holes for he snaps. The material seems to be pretty good - my only real issue is the snaps in the top.