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tmaleck · 10-29-2015, 11:02 AM

I finally got a good deal on a tonneau for my 2LT. Pretty crappy GM decided to not leave it as standard equipment on a 2LT in 2015. Anyway, how does a guy with arthritis and a bad back get those stupid little bungy cords in place? My hands and fingers aren't that flexible anymore.

Tim

ZED SLED · 10-29-2015, 11:39 AM

Might try something to 'hook' the bungee and slide it over the post. Might have to make something like a rod that is curved back under on one end and with a tee handle on the other. Kinda like a hay hook.

Indydriver · 11-03-2015, 09:28 PM

It's important to use your right hand on the left side and left hand on the right side.

Shouldn't affect your back or your fingers. Just don't try driving it without the bungees attached or you won't have it very long.

PDXSSCE · 03-30-2016, 12:05 AM

Did GM make a modification to the design of the tonneau cover on 2014-15 models to prevent it from flying off?

13BRM2SSRS · 03-30-2016, 07:08 AM

Even though my 13 has the bungee straps mine would still come loose. A simple mod I found really works. I added a strip of Velcro to the flap that fold down behind the back seat. I see some sew the Velcro on but I just used contact cement. This holds it in solid so I no longer have to watch for it coming loose in the rearview mirror.

vegas girl · 03-30-2016, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 13BRM2SSRS

Even though my 13 has the bungee straps mine would still come loose. A simple mod I found really works. I added a strip of Velcro to the flap that fold down behind the back seat. I see some sew the Velcro on but I just used contact cement. This holds it in solid so I no longer have to watch for it coming loose in the rearview mirror.

Great suggestion as my Tonneau cover still sits unused in my trunk....as does the wind deflector

Indydriver · 03-30-2016, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by vegas girl

Great suggestion as my Tonneau cover still sits unused in my trunk....as does the wind deflector

Vegas Girl, if you are interested in selling your tonneau cover, pm me with a price.

18LTLoveIt · 01-08-2017, 02:09 AM

I would only use tonneau cover for car shows, I don't take Camaro on highways/freeways so not needed while I drive.

aquaholic · 01-15-2017, 08:29 PM

Google "ball knot paracord" ...make those and attach to the end of the elastic straps so your arthritic hands can put tension on the straps to secure them. If your arthritis is too severe for that use paracord or something similar to make a monkey fist around a golf ball (not you, but someone without arthritis can make them). If I remember correctly it takes about 10 wraps to cover a golf ball, I think that will still fit in the well.

SharpOldNo7 · 01-15-2017, 10:52 PM

Just take a hair band and tie it thru the little bungee. use the hair band to pull the little bungee around the post. That way you're pulling on the hair band and not he little bungee cord.

10-29-2015, 11:02 AM	#1
tmaleck Drives: Replacement 2SS 'Vert 67 Cutlass Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: austin, tx Posts: 124	Tonneau cover install I finally got a good deal on a tonneau for my 2LT. Pretty crappy GM decided to not leave it as standard equipment on a 2LT in 2015. Anyway, how does a guy with arthritis and a bad back get those stupid little bungy cords in place? My hands and fingers aren't that flexible anymore. Tim

10-29-2015, 11:39 AM	#2
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,481 View My Garage	Might try something to 'hook' the bungee and slide it over the post. Might have to make something like a rod that is curved back under on one end and with a tee handle on the other. Kinda like a hay hook. Attached Images __________________

11-03-2015, 09:28 PM	#3
Indydriver Drives: '14 2SS/RS Vert 6M/KTU/NPP/DTA/ARH Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,826	It's important to use your right hand on the left side and left hand on the right side. Shouldn't affect your back or your fingers. Just don't try driving it without the bungees attached or you won't have it very long. __________________ Consensus is, by definition, a lack of leadership.

03-30-2016, 12:05 AM	#4
PDXSSCE Yee-aay-ee! Drives: 2015 2SS/RS CV CE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: ORegon Posts: 2,521	Since it's been a while... Did GM make a modification to the design of the tonneau cover on 2014-15 models to prevent it from flying off? __________________

03-30-2016, 07:08 AM	#5
13BRM2SSRS Drives: 13 Camaro 2SS Vert L99 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 632 View My Garage	Even though my 13 has the bungee straps mine would still come loose. A simple mod I found really works. I added a strip of Velcro to the flap that fold down behind the back seat. I see some sew the Velcro on but I just used contact cement. This holds it in solid so I no longer have to watch for it coming loose in the rearview mirror. __________________ Black GFX / Dynatech Supermaxx LT Headers / FR Black Chrome ZL1 Replicas 275/315 / RDP Tune / CAI / VMAX TB / MBRP SS Catback / Gtechniq CSL & EXOV3 / VTC / RX Catch Can / Valentine 1 / Halo DRL / LED Fogs

01-08-2017, 02:09 AM	#8
18LTLoveIt Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue LT RS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,474 View My Garage	I would only use tonneau cover for car shows, I don't take Camaro on highways/freeways so not needed while I drive.

01-15-2017, 08:29 PM	#9
aquaholic Drives: 2012 Camaro Convertible Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 70	Google "ball knot paracord" ...make those and attach to the end of the elastic straps so your arthritic hands can put tension on the straps to secure them. If your arthritis is too severe for that use paracord or something similar to make a monkey fist around a golf ball (not you, but someone without arthritis can make them). If I remember correctly it takes about 10 wraps to cover a golf ball, I think that will still fit in the well.

01-15-2017, 10:52 PM	#10
SharpOldNo7 Drives: 2015 2LT RS Convertible Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Mississippi Posts: 298	Just take a hair band and tie it thru the little bungee. use the hair band to pull the little bungee around the post. That way you're pulling on the hair band and not he little bungee cord.