Tonneau Cover

[bjhaass]

I just received my latest Rimmer's sale brochure and see they have a tonneau cover advertised that can be fitted with no fasteners. This seems a bit optimistic to me. I don't see you you could get any tension without proper fasteners. Has anyone tried one of these? Do they work?

[Always wanted a Stag]

I too have been looking at a tonneau cover for the Stag that is made by Aldridge Trimming (£474 +£12 p+p)
I assume that the rear of a tonneau can be secured under the hood cover on the Stag.

Anyway, I've been inspired by your post and I have now asked Aldridge whether there are press studs or similar to secure the cover to the top of the doors and dashboard as were fitted to my Spitfire Mk IV back in the seventies.

I don't really fancy fitting studs on the doors or dashboard and I was thinking that a cover could be secured by using the window channels and the dashboard windscreen vents if rubber/plastic 'bungs' could be attached to the cover (I'm a big fan of Heath Robinson).

Aldridge state: "Please fill out the form to enquire about mk2 tonneau cover - mohair with headrests and one of our team will get back to you shortly".

If and when they do, I'll post their response.

Paul

[DJT]

The ones I have seen in the past had a large pocket that slipped over the rear tonneau cover and had rubber hooks to fit in the dash vent strip to secure the front. There is no reason why magnets could not be sewn into flaps that go over the lowered windows to hold them against the doors.

I would hazard a guess that the RB ones come from Aldridge. Just compare the photos on their sites. Aldridge show the underside as well.

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[bullstarz]

I dont get why you would want one for the Stag. Seem like a unnecessary expense. The time and effort to fit one of these, it would be longer than putting the roof up. If you did think it might rain then surly you would put the roof up before you leave the car.

[jbuckl]

I dont get why you would want one for the Stag. Seem like a unnecessary expense. The time and effort to fit one of these, it would be longer than putting the roof up. If you did think it might rain then surly you would put the roof up before you leave the car.

+1

same for those who want Surrey hard tops etc etc.

however, I used to think that a breeze breaker was for people who didn’t like top down cruising…. I still don’t have one, but I’m getting older & might buckle!!!

Merc slk amg 32 has a breeze - breaker & a really really hot heater.

Almost scorching when directed to the hands on a cold morning.

However the fuel costs for the slk are eye watering…. Never mind the stag.

A few squirts in the slk at 8-12mpg costs a bit these days.

Makes the stag look cheap.

[sujitroy]

These things are popular in California. I see other model Triumphs have them. Most are held on with press fits.
Sujit

[trunt]

These things are popular in California. I see other model Triumphs have them. Most are held on with press fits.
Sujit

I see the point on something like a TR6, spit, MG - I used one on my TR250, left attached at the rear they cover the hood sticks to tidy things up and can be pulled over quickly, no good in a bad rainstorm but stops birds crapping on the seats! Hmm.. maybe I should dig the tonneau out of the attic for the MGB, it took me 40 mins to assemble the hood last month, its stored in pieces the boot..

Not sure of the merits on the Stag.. I do like the A4 windbreak I have.

[dasadrew]

I dont get why you would want one for the Stag. Seem like a unnecessary expense. The time and effort to fit one of these, it would be longer than putting the roof up. If you did think it might rain then surly you would put the roof up before you leave the car.

Understandable, but you forgot the sun. If you put the top up in the south of France or Greece in August the car's like an oven when you get in. If you leave it open, you will literally burn your legs if you have shorts or trunks on when you sit on the vinyl seat. Tonneau solves both problems.

I admit it's interesting that a company in UK knows that!

[DJT]

Also, if out on your own, you undo the centreline zip, lift back the driver side only then, when parking up it only takes a few seconds to zip it shut again.

[DMT]

Keeps the shopping on the back seat out of view/the sun.

[Always wanted a Stag]

Have not yet heard from Aldridge about securing their tonneau but I noticed that Rimmers' tonneau is secured:

"Four leather strapped hooks attach to the heater vents - so no fasteners are needed on the dash top. The underside of the rear of the tonneau has a lip which loops over the hood stowage compartment, so no visible fasteners are required. Fasteners are however supplied for this area and can be fitted if required, enabling easier use. For the sides, these are held down using magnets which are sewn into the cover. These hold the flaps down to the body so again, fasteners are not required on doors or rear wings".

Think I'll keep an eye out for future Rimmers sales

[mopoole]

The ones I have seen in the past had a large pocket that slipped over the rear tonneau cover and had rubber hooks to fit in the dash vent strip to secure the front. There is no reason why magnets could not be sewn into flaps that go over the lowered windows to hold them against the doors.

I would hazard a guess that the RB ones come from Aldridge. Just compare the photos on their sites. Aldridge show the underside as well.

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Both photos seem to have the same creases in them
Maurice

[Babord]

I have one of these covers. Fasteners are supplied for fitting to the rear, but are optional. I didn't fit them and have not had any problems. When there are just one or two of us in the car, it is attached to the tonneau cover and over the rear seats whilst driving, providing a temporary storage area without the risk of something being blown away or grabbed while stopped at the traffic lights :-(. When we stop, it just takes a few seconds to extend the cover over the front seats and attach to the vents on the dash. The roof on my car is almost always down, all year round. I find it fiddly to put up and down, and it always seems to take longer than it should. Certainly not the same as my old Alfa which required just two clips that you could put up and down in a couple of seconds, even while driving at slow speed. In the summer, it is usually too hot to put the roof up for a stop here in France . Such covers can certainly be argued as unnecessary, but for me it is very practical.