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Originally Posted by JA
... The only thing I would be concerned about (especially with the tight fit crossways (2x25mm)) is that the 2 straps might snag,..
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Yep, I plan to put barrier. I also found 20mm strap (Vardhman Threads, Auroa), ~1$/m.
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Originally Posted by JA
... I also think it might be a challenge to get enough length of strap on to the spool, depending on how big your roof opening is, but I'm sure you'll nail it either way...
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The lid travel is ~ 2.5 metres, and the original spool came with 6 metres of strap, that is why I put in that insert (ø40mm), to "even up" the spool diameter because it is dependent on amount of wound strap...
BTW, belt will be tightened only when fully opened or closed, in the middle the strap will be "limp" because fully wound spool will "use" more strap (because of wider diameter).
I plan to fully wound one side first with ~3m of strap when lid is open, then fix the end of the strap to the lid and then close the lid by hand, allowing the other side of the spool to wound.. then fix the other side.
This the plan.. We'll see how it un-wounds
