Cargo Cover Super Rope

[mdemars03]

I am planning on ordering some of the correct super rope for my cargo cover but in the mean time I am thinking about using 550 cord to keep my cargo cover on. Now to make long trips or drive anything over about 45 mph the cover will come off anyway for fuel economy reasons. Anybody see why 550 cord wont work in place of the super rope for the time being?

 

[Piper Cub]

Seems like it would probably work ok, but you might want to put some rubber tube or tape around the cord where it goes into the slots in the cover so it doesn't dig in since it's so much smaller/ stiffer than the rubber rope. It might be a little tough to get it tight since the 550 won't stretch as much.

 

[mdemars03]

I didn't think about the fact that it is smaller and will dig in more. This is just a temporary situation until I can get some super rope for it.

 

[FloridaAKM]

Order your super rope from McMaster-Carr & you will be done with it. It comes in several different materials depending on how much you want to pay, but you should be able to do your entire cover for less than $50.00 including shipping!

 

[infidel got me]

mcmaster

That Mcmaster-Carr store will cripple a credit card--

 

[camoyj7]

I used on one of my covers USA 1/4" x 100' Bungee Cord Shock Cord Bungie Cord Marine Grade Stretch Cord. From ebag It was $19.95

 

[Moto2four]

You can get bulk bungee rope from most hardware stores. That would work much better than 550.

 

[juanprado]

what you want is edmp 5/16 as it is weather and ozone resistant. Mc Master, Grainger, zoro etc. Not really that much more and much better than the OE stuff they used which was junk at least in gma's covers....

 

[FloridaAKM]

I buy lots of stuff from McMaster-Carr both for myself & the company I work for. One day shipping is always the norm, unlike other vendors. Too bad they don't handle military truck supplies..........that would be a credit card breaker! After buying 4 covers still in the crates & having to replace every inch of the original super rope, the OEM stuff is junque to say the least!

 

[mdemars03]

Thank you all for the input. Like I said this is just a temporary fix until I get the correct super rope. I plan on ordering it tonight if I have a chance while I'm at work. I just want something to keep the cover on with wind while it's parked and if I take it out around town.