by goldcoop » Tue Sep 20, 2005 5:57 pm
Hey all!
In reference to hinge placement, think about how the water flows.
I used a continuous nylon hinge (see links souces of supply).
Working from the top back, my hinge is UNDER the roofing (then finished off with a carpet binding strip and caulk tape over the whole works for a finished appearance).
The water flows over the roof/hinge and the binding strip.
On the bottom side the roof is on bottom and the hinge is on TOP (then finished off with a carpet binding strip and caulk tape over the whole works for a finished appearance)., the water just keeps right on flowing down over the hatch, No LEAKS!
I cut the hinge about 3/8" longer on both ends, which expells the water nicely out and away from the sides of the Tear, with the hatch open or closed!
I'm not sure if this same principal applies for RW's hinge, but (the above) worked great for me, I've watched it in pouring down rain, both opened and closed, no leaks yet...
Cheers,
Coop