Do these 2 plates hold it with just the latches? I need to carry all sorts of stuff for work in a city that people will steal anything they can touch, so it can’t be open, but I don’t want it falling off going down the road.
Thanks
Yes. I have used the gfc Band-Aids myself. From the pictures though you can see that these Band-Aids are held on with 1 bolt so if you have a tool you can remove them. I know how sketchy San Francisco is and I wouldn’t leave anything there even if it was locked up. Good luck.
Thanks. GFC hasn’t contacted me other than Michael saying they are only going to SoCal this trip. No offer of band aid or any other advice Here’s my copy. I just don’t want things to be easy to grab or have it fly off. I don’t go anywhere that’s very threatening or leave anything in there of much value other than me needing it on a daily basis for work. image|690x388
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@Sunsetsearider, I think in the photo that you can see a guy running off with your backpack.
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I just wanted to add that I did indeed state that you could reach out to CS for the bandaid kit in our email string. I typically do not just state we aren’t coming to your area and just leave it at that. Eli did respond saying they had been sent out and if they have not reached you please let me know.
When I am on the PIT I typically do not have the bandwidth for extra items so I try to just cut myself out and have you all reach out to CS directly.
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I got the two side panels on, the t nuts did not at all slide into the extrusion like in the video, so I had to press them in place which meant they were unable to move freely, major pain in the ass. Sides went on ok, but the back has a major issue; the two aluminum docking blocks are prohibiting sliding on the cover piece, and when I remove two bolts (t nuts unable to move freely) to get cover slid on, I do not have enough space to get the bolts back into the drilled holes/t nuts…so I am 2/3 of the way done and have a call into Eli…hoping for a solution.
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I got it figured out; spoke to Eli, filed down the t nuts and increased the size of the hole, then I was able to get everything together…thanks
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#810 Seeing about 6” of light on each side of rear hinge. Just checked a few weeks ago and all looked fine. Trying to get into GFC in Belgrade for an emergency repair before the truck goes out for 6 days of camping.
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We got the truck! See you tomorrow afternoon.
Made it to GFC shop same day as I noticed the hinge issue and they were nothing but accommodating. I had to have the repair done in the next day, so I left the truck and picked up the next morning. Many thanks to these guys! Even got a ride back to work which is 20 minutes away.
Talked to a passionate guy who is on the executive team who gave me a glimpse into GFC future endeavors. This company is doing awesome things and make me proud their in my home state.
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Another question for ya. I got both of the side panels done. For the rear panel, do you need to align the hinge a certain distance from the edge of the panel? Like the side panels are 7/8”. Thanks.
I think I just centered it.
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@Shmatty I usually slam the extrusion hinge all the way to the left (as you’re looking at it) and then mark a line halfway between the edge of the hinge and the tent corner, and align it on that.
Be sure to slide the hinge cover (with a hinge cap on one end) onto the extrusion hinge AND THEN screw the bolts into the sitnuts. This should leave about 1/4 inch on both sides.
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My hinge finally exploded! Been dreading for this day to happen. Unfortunately for me it was on a road trip! Extremely pissed!!! #325
camper 
that sucks. hopefully you get taken care of quickly
Seems like a whole lot of the last batch of the living hinges are failing.
Was closing my rear panel yesterday and heard the ominous popping noise. The panel is still attached but I’m pretty nervous to even touch it or hit a bump on the road with it now. Luckily didn’t fail on the commute home through LA on the 405, but in touch with GFC now to try and do something proactively on it. They said they’re close to partnering with a SoCal shop that will be able to perform hinge replacements, so fingers crossed! (Unit 680, V1 Camper)