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Bracpasuk
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Mushroom Roof

Post by Bracpasuk » Sat Feb 08, 2020 1:04 pm

Hi,

We have a JAL conversion with a mushroom roof, and interested in how others find putting the thing down? To ensure the air escapes, you need to move some of the roof boards, but its very difficult to then put them in place when the roof is down, partly because there is a side board that folds down against the roof boards.

Anyone got the secret to this, otherwise seems a lot of effort!

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Re: Mushroom Roof

Post by Bob » Sat Feb 08, 2020 1:31 pm

I know Jillygumbo fitted some vents to the top/front of hers, I think that helped with condensation, too. :wink:

Might be worth a PM.
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Re: Mushroom Roof

Post by Jillygumbo » Mon Feb 10, 2020 3:56 pm

Mine wasn't a mushroom roof though Bob. I don't think this is the same issue that I had.
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Re: Mushroom Roof

Post by Bob » Mon Feb 10, 2020 4:13 pm

Ah, right. :oops:
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Re: Mushroom Roof

Post by Ian » Tue Feb 11, 2020 11:29 am

I was speaking to Phil at JAL about this and he says there are 3 options.

1) You could split the board in 2. This will make it easier to move & assemble.
2) Drill hole(s) in the board to act as hand-holds.
3) Upgrade to the new vented alloy boards (improved airflow)
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