Truck topper storage
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Truck topper storage
I recently removed the topper from my truck. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas of how I could store it outside, with some easy way to take it off and put it on by myself.(or a little help from somebody else)
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-Ben
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-Ben
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I plan to cover it and regulary maintain it to provent theese things to the best of my ability. I know what you are saying though, i've seen a few raccons make home under a topper
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Indoor and Outdoor storage options appriciated
I just did a little measuring, and I have the option of putting the topper in the garage, so indoor and outdoor storage options are greatly appriciated.
Thanks!
-Ben
Thanks!
-Ben
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When I bought mine the previous owner had it sitting on a rack, the top of which was was about 8 inches or so higher than the back of the truck. The side frames of the rack ran parallel to the truck sides so you could back under it, and the canopy sat on 2 x 4's that crossed from one side of the frame to the other. Once the truck box was backed under and centered under the rack you could climb into the box, lift the canopy slightly using your back and legs, and pull out the 2 x 4's one by one from the inside, lowering the canopy onto the box. Once completely down you could drive the truck out and fasten the canopy down.
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Outdoor storage even if covered seems to hold moisture next to the unit which causes corrosion and mildew etc. If you are around anywhere that uses salt on the roads the problem gets worse. You can never really get the salt off.
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I use some old saw horses and 2x4's, and have put poles in the ground set so you can back the truck between them, pick the cap up and slide 2x4 under the cap and hook to brackets on the post and drive out from under. I made one for my large wooden cap that I liked so well that I made it permanent for parking the lawnmower underneath.
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Up until not too long ago, I've always needed help getting my topper on and off my truck (which is even harder with the lift and tires). I figured out that if I took my tailgate off and got under the topper, I could squat it up off the bed rails and lay it crooked in the bed (one side IN the bed, other side propped up on the rails), then I jump out and slide it out until I can rest it on the ground, where my creeper is laying. Then I just lift off the other end and roll it into the garage. Once in the garage, I just lay it on it's side and strap some tie downs to the wall so it doesn't fall over. I know, not a clean process but it works for me.
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