ROPS covers

[Kgstaff]

Good evening all,
I wrapped the side bars…not sure of technical name…with foam to help save my ribs in certain situations. Overall I think it’s fine especially for the $3 I spent on pre-slit pipe insulation but I would like to cover them to help prolong their life.
Does anyone own a sewing machine that would like to help a friend out and make some simple velcro or zippered covers?
Obviously willing to pay for time and materials…maybe some 🍺 money

 

[Admin]

 

[Haldog77]

I purchased some covers that velcro together to cover hydraulic lines on my tractor. I can't post a picture because I left the tractor in Arkansas last weekend. They are big enough to cover two lines that are around 1 inch each. I got them from a bearing supply shop in Shreveport, La., that makes hoses and repairs hydraulic cylinders.

 

[Scoop]

Reach out to any company or outfit that makes replacement boat canvas and related accessories.

Most boats (with canvas bimini tops and canvas/Eisenglass sides like in the pic below) have canvas "tubes" w/Velcro along the long edge to keep the Eisenglass from touching the hot metal of the bimini top.

I'm sure they could make these tubes larger to fit a bigger diameter tube (your pipe insulation or maybe a swim noodle).

 

[Kgstaff]

Thanks guys- I’ll definitely check out your suggestions

 

[Haldog77]

Hey @Kgstaff I also found velcro covers for tig welding hoses on amazon.

 

[Scoop]

Hey @Kgstaff I also found velcro covers for tig welding hoses on amazon.

Oooh. Good idea! Prolly not wide enough to use with thick pipe insulation though ... 🫠

 

[Kgstaff]

I found these two options below. A little pricey for a nice-to-have so I’m going to keep looking.

6" Wide Quick Tubular Felt Sleeve | 1/8" Thick

Quick Tubular Sleeves are available in Bulked Nylon, Web and Felt.

www.lift-it.com

Tubular Cordura Quick Sleeve Wear Pad - 6" Open Width x 2' Long

WEAR PAD ROUND QSR2 CORDURA 2'

www.riggingwarehouse.com

 

[Jankyeye]

I did something similar to my harness bar. I used pool noodle and some wire harness wrap.

Amazon.com

 

[Gator]

Those rib busters are much smaller on my 2016 model.
I think a matabo and a grinder would fix them permanently.