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BamZipPow · 12-27-2013, 04:34 PM

Revamped the top gap cover. I originally overlapped the clear panels so I ended up trying to see through the two panels. I spread them apart with just only one bar overlapping in the middle and using some metal strapping...bent the sides to better match the contours of the aero cap to trailer. I still have to run to Home Depot to pick up some #8 bolts and nyloks to hold the pieces down. I'll pick up some teflon sliders fer chairs to install at the back end so the screws don't rub through the protective flashing. Hopefully it won't be making a bunch of noise back there as I drive down the road.

I had to replace the wiring converter as my left turn signal was weak while the brake light was fine. Picked up the U-haul $17 version and wired it right into my Hopkins harness. Works perfect now...

12-27-2013, 04:34 PM	#114 (permalink)
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