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BMA

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Is this a bad idea? I need a truck cap for a 5 day trip, about 6000km. I already own this one from my last truck. I've checked kijiji and called around and there's no used ones anywhere, I really don't want to pay the cost of a new one for just 5 days of use.
I'm thinking 6 clamps to secure it to the truck and a piece of plywood across the gap attached to the cap on both sides.
I know its not perfect, more concerned about whether it's safe or not.
Thanks, Brad
 

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My only concern is that the colors don't match
 
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I'm sure it's fine, but wow that look ugly hahahahahaha

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Lol. I know. It looks pretty rugged. I will keep looking for a used one, but just might have to go with this one.
 

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It will work just fine clamp it down use it for 5 days..... Save a ton of money


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Just don't let anyone take a picture of it. They might post it on here
:naughty::naughty:
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If you do not end up on here, you will end up on some forum......

On a safety note, at highway speeds can buffeting from underneath cause failure of the fiberglass or whatever space age material it is made of?
 
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don't forget the rubber padded tape when instilling. i have no clue as to it bing safe or not. i would ask a cap dealer. just a though, have you considered trading in the cap? might not be nearly as expensive as it sounds.
 
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