A drafty but dry cab for a tightwad

[rfmr]

Covers are available at Northern Tool also.
Golf Car Covers | Covers | Tarps, Covers, Canopies + Shelters | Northern Tool + Equipment - K71&cm_pla=generic&cm_ite=northern tool golf cart cover

If you don't have a sunshade and want an inexpensive "roof" to support the cover use plywood.

 

[rimshot]

Covers are available at Northern Tool also.
Golf Car Covers | Covers | Tarps, Covers, Canopies + Shelters | Northern Tool + Equipment - K71&cm_pla=generic&cm_ite=northern tool golf cart cover

If you don't have a sunshade and want an inexpensive "roof" to support the cover use plywood.

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Be careful when ordering these covers. It looks to me like some would work well while others would just be a plain pain. rfmr sent a link for a good one and it looks like it is on sale for $79 regularly $99. This one looks to me like it is a good fit:

Classic Accessories Golf Cart Rain Cover | Golf Car Covers | Northern Tool + Equipment


The covers mixed with canvas and hard doors don't look like good candidates to me.

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[rfmr]

Classic Accessories Golf Cart Rain Cover | Golf Car Covers | Northern Tool + Equipment

That's the one I used for 4 seasons. Would be using it again this year if I hadn't changed tractor and upgraded cover.

 

[jimb1724]

That's the one I used for 4 seasons. Would be using it again this year if I hadn't changed tractor and upgraded cover.[/quote]


Bob:

thats a nice looking cover on your new rig. where did you find that one ?

Jim

 

[rfmr]

Jim,

This is the distributor Who We Are. They do not sell direct to the end user but you can order it on their website and they will contact you and have the order placed thru one of their dealers or a dealer of your choice.

Very easy to install. Cost about $900. More than golf cart but less than Sims. Only use a cover in the winter months so this works for me

 

[jimb1724]

Thanks. I might look into it for next season.
Jim

 

[Hillbilly61]

It looks like something a redneck gypsy would come up with, but if it works, its great!
Since blowing snow was one of the activities I KNEW I was going to be doing a lot with my DK45S, I got the factory cab (and hydraulic chute control for the blower). If you can control the fogging, your solution should work just fine...plus, you can take it off in the summer when the weather is nicer.
BOB

This solution is cool! If fogging becomes a problem, then cut the back out of it and secure the end sections to the rear ROPs. Maybe via some holes in the side & long cable ties. The open rear area will prevent fogging, much like a hand snow blower front enclosure does not easily fog. (I've got one becasue getting wind blown snow you just took out of your driveway in your face sucks, especially if you wear glasses). It's going to be cold anyway, so letting in the draft will not be a detriment.

Also, "butt ugly" is not high on my tool criteria list. Functionality rates at the top.

 

[rimshot]

(Also, "butt ugly" is not high on my tool criteria list. Functionality rates at the top.) Hillbilly61
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I just came in the house after blowing snow for the fifth time using this butt ugly snow cab contraption. I agree with Hillbilly, "Functionality rates at the top". I am going to even raise the bar a bit as I am experiencing zero condensation problems thanks to the drafty nature of this beast. So far I have yet to turn on my $20.00 defroster I bought on EBAY...........ymmv.

So perhaps I have forgone an air tight draftless expensive heated cab and settled for a no snow in the face and an out of the wind environment. But it literally cost over two thousand less dollars. So let's say it like it is and proclaim Butt ugly is beautiful but only when you are on the inside looking out as you blow snow protected by a snow cab from Tightwad cabs Incorporated.

After using my CK-20 and rear snow blower for the last two years it is no longer necessary to put on a snowsuit, snowmobile helmet with shield and pak boots just to go out and clear the snow. NO siree, not me.

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[Patches]

Do you think that cover would work on the 4 post ROPS on my LK3054 I'm really tired of the blow-back, but a little on the conservative side; as in I don't want to spend the $3500+ for an aftermarket cab

 

[rimshot]

(Do you think that cover would work on the 4 post ROPS on my LK3054) (Patches)
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Yes,, I really do believe it would work. As you can see from my earlier pictures. I C clamped a couple of vertical strips of wood similar to your front uprights to help give the golf cart cover some shape. I have further refined my frame with some cross pieces of 1 X 6 screwed horizontally with an area removed so as to not limit visibility. In the picture provided you will be able to see the 1 X 6 with a removed portion scooped out for visibility which is painted black.

If I had a top on my tractor and was blowing snow, I would surely spring for one of those golf cart covers (on sale for $79 at Northern Tool) linked in an earllier post.


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[Patches]

Hate to be a PITA, but you wouldn't have the "item no."by chance"; seems they have several available, but none that looks just like your's: of course their's are all on golf carts

 

[rimshot]

No problem Patches,

Unfortunately, it looks like the sale at Northern tool is over but here is a cover that looks quite similar to mine which will work:

Classic Accessories Golf Cart Rain Cover | Golf Car Covers | Northern Tool + Equipment

Here's one at ebay for $79 but shipping is $18.00. You might find one even cheaper at EBAY. Just watch shipping charges. The one linked below is from a dealer with lots of good feedback.

NEW Deluxe 4 Sided Golf Car Cart Cover Enclosure Rain * - eBay (item 230416209822 end time Dec-31-09 14:11:32 PST)

Good luck, when you get it just roll up the panels like I did in the picture and use clothes pins or something similar to keep the rolled up.

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[Patches]

Thanks for the time and effort, rimshot. I see a drier operator station in my future

 

[rimshot]

So far as sizing, it looks like my store bought Kioti CK-20 roof measures very roughly
40" X 56" long. If anything, these golf cart covers are larger but work very nicely all the same.

Let us know how yours works for you, Patches. I'm sure you will be pleased. It is sure nice blowing without a face full of snow and also much nicer breaking the wind even though I make sure to keep the cab open at about boot level on down. This is the highly sought after method for keeping inside of window panels clear of condensation.

If you happen to clamp or bolt any pieces of lumber horizontally to fill out cab make sure to take a file and round off any sharp corners first.

BTW, here is one more cart cover with much more window area for $65 delivered to your door. This link will not last indefinitely as it is an ebay item. I have no personal experience with this one but see some of the folks are using ones like this.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Tour-Trek-Drivi...emQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item27adab9ff4


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