M101 cover rubber rope mod help

[Jeepadict]

Some time back I recall some fellas telling about their mod to use a loop of rubber rope (IIRC) on their covers inlieu of the braided rope from the factory. I understood that the rubber rope did a better job of keeping the cover more taught and was much easier donning and doffing.

Despite my best use of the search feature I've been unable to find the thread I recall from the past. As I just ordered a new cover from eBay, I'd like to do the rubber rope mod but am in need of some guidance on the specifics so I don't have to attempt to reinvent the wheel. TIA

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[MarkM]

You need some 1/2" or shock cord. Been doing this for years. I also use the shock cord to keep the top tight so it won't collect water. I first tried manilla rope and it worked well but would sag in damp weather. Below is an older pic of this. The shock cord was a great remedy for that. This also works great on truck canvas cargo tops to keep the saging at bay. Hope this helps.

Mark

 

[MarkM]

 

[Guyfang]

After 20 years in the Army, the only way I ever found to really keep the cover from not collecting water on top was to find an old piece, (Or several pieces) of 1/4 inch plywood and screw it to the bows. When we had a trailer that we needed to take the cover and bows often off, we used thin Carriage bolts and wing nuts.

 

[Tinstar]

rope fasteners for 101

im putting new tie down ropes on my tan 101a2 trailer and need new fasterners for those. anyone has sourced those before. looks like i need 3/8 rope . thanks in advance

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One of the best mods for the M101 series ever

 

[Jeepadict]

rope fasteners for 101

im putting new tie down ropes on my tan 101a2 trailer and need new fasterners for those. anyone has sourced those before. looks like i need 3/8 rope . thanks in advance

www.steelsoldiers.com

One of the best mods for the M101 series ever

Thanks for the link, that's the one I couldn't find! 2+ years with that coil of rope and I truly hate it...it has memory like wire cable, won't stay twisted, overall disappointed. Looking forward to the rubber rope mod. What diameter did you end up going with?

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