VF Hard Top/Lid

[figjam]

The main problem with ute hard lids, of any design, is that if you leave them up, you are very likely to reverse into something that you know is there, but can't see when selecting 'R'.
Ask me how I know.

 

[losh1971]

Reverse camera helps but 3/4 of the time I forget I have one.....

 

[losh1971]

I'm in two minds about fitting the soft tonnneau I have in the shed. But then I have to store the hard cover until I decide whether to put it back on or sell it.... It's a bit of a job taking it off and fitting the soft cover so I haven't done it yet to decide which I prefer.

 

[panhead]

I just don't bother to look.

At my age people expect me to drive-by-feel anyway.







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[Just Damo]

Yep I've got the blind spot mirrors on my calais wagon. I dont care if I look like a 'granny' driver. It makes visibility for reversing (read: gutter rash) so much better.
The best wing mirrors in any car I've ever driven is the last gen of the mitsubishi lancers. They were oversized without looking out of place and worked really well

sissy mirrors are the go hey

 

[sandman2010]

i got the same genuine Holden bought and fitted when i bought my VF ute brand new and all i can say is thank the maker for the side mirrors and reverse camera lights, if it wasnt for them id have side swipped many a cars because theres little to no blind spot visions

 

[Holden17]

A further thing I have been impressed with when it comes to the original hardlids, as fitted pre-delivery, is how water tight they are. The fine print stipulated that they are not expected to be so, and no doubt after many years the seals will deteriorate but at 6yo our vf tray still stays dry through downpours…just have to be a little careful when opening it after a downpour because depending on the incline some water can dribble in but nothing major.
We took our ve to Bathurst in 2015 with considerable amounts of soft luggage in the back…it rained quite a bit over the few days and nights that year but everything remained completely dry.
Not saying that other hardlids aren’t just as waterproof as I wouldn’t know but it is worth checking out if you are expecting a dry tray in all weather.

 

[RevNev]

A further thing I have been impressed with when it comes to the original hardlids, as fitted pre-delivery, is how water tight they are.

Yes, they're pretty good. The genuine hard lid has a water drip deflector above the liner behind the cab, but I don't think aftermarket hard lids do.

 

[losh1971]

Mine's water tight too. Only time I get a drip inside is on the corners behind the cab if I raise it while it has large beads on it.

 

[Fu Manchu]

“I can’t see out the back”.
*Crewman owner enters the chat.