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Old 07-28-2009, 08:50 PM
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Default Need name of canopy cover vendor at Oshkosh

I saw a booth in one of the pavilions where a guy was selling light weight canopy covers for around $135. He had a line waiting to buy and I intended to go back later, but could not find the booth!

If someone sees the booth please grab a flyer and let me know his web address or email address or phone number.

Thanks.
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Old 07-29-2009, 04:27 PM
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Default Bruce's Custom Covers

Not sure if this is what you saw... but here's the link to Bruce's

http://www.aircraftcovers.com/
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Old 07-29-2009, 06:59 PM
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Default Bruce's covers / Flightline Interiors

I don't think it would be Bruce's covers. The RV cover is about $350. Doubt they would discount it to $135.

Flightline Interiors has a cover for, I think, $165. An Oshkosh special might get you in the $135 ballpark. Maybe you should try their booth.
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Old 07-29-2009, 08:49 PM
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Fly-away covers... http://www.flyawaycovers.com .. I bought one.. for $125.. I bought it as a spare...
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Old 07-29-2009, 09:40 PM
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Vans has a lightweight cover for $185 for the 6,7,9.
CANOPY COVER LW-6/EXT

It is lightweight and comes in it's own storage bag.

I'm happy with it although I would have preferred to have a soft liner insert to prevent scratches. But, I guess that's why it's the lightweight version.
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Old 07-29-2009, 10:24 PM
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Radomir got it right. I remember the posters at his booth with Type 1, 2, etc. My thanks to everyone for their help!

Seems like as a spare or occasional use if stranded this cover would be pretty good.
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Old 07-30-2009, 07:55 AM
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Default Bruce's and Flyaway are the same!?!

Anyone notice both companies have the same address?
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Old 07-30-2009, 08:34 AM
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Steve,

Great observation! You're right. Perhaps he is using two company names to protect the higher end product line while providing a lower-featured and lower-price alternative.

John
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Old 08-01-2009, 04:13 PM
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Default Flyaway covers are Bruce

I talked to the sales person at Flyaway Covers. He said his covers are Bruce's light covers.
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Old 08-02-2009, 12:23 AM
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Does Bruce's make their own covers? One of my jam lever buckles is broken. It's the "flipper" (jam lever) that locks the web strap down. If I can get one of those, it's an easy fix.
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