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Old Nov 7, 2009 | 08:29 PM
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What are you guys using. The bag style look like a pain in the butt for one person to handle. The cover that slips over when it is mounted,(Ecklers $80) looks to be the easiest option. Any comments?
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Old Nov 7, 2009 | 08:34 PM
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I just put in the back where it's supposed to be uncovered. No problems unless you start throwing all kind of junk back there ..
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Old Nov 7, 2009 | 08:36 PM
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I usually don't have anything back there with it. I just put it where it goes and all is good.
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Old Nov 7, 2009 | 08:38 PM
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I don't use anything. I simply latch it into place and go. I've never had any damage from other items stored around it.
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Old Nov 7, 2009 | 08:43 PM
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I usually put it in its holder, and if I don't need more space, put my stuff under or in front of it.

When I have lots of bags and stuff, I've just laid it on top of the bags.

Hell, I think there is more risk from it being on the car than in the hatch.
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Old Nov 7, 2009 | 08:48 PM
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Ditto.

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Old Nov 7, 2009 | 08:53 PM
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Well, I was thinking of when I needed to put a set of golf clubs in the back too
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Old Nov 7, 2009 | 09:03 PM
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I thought 'Targa' was some "I-talian" slang name..... I will be dipped, I learned sumpin today... Ya mean that thing comes off?? Will it go back on ?? How much duck tape do it take ??
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I just clip it in the back and that is it, My back of the car only has stuff in it when I go on a trip and then I just keep the top on, I did buy a leather cover and I have never used it. I would like to see pictures of a set of golf clubs and the bag in the back with the top off....
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I just clip it in the back and that is it, My back of the car only has stuff in it when I go on a trip and then I just keep the top on, I did buy a leather cover and I have never used it. I would like to see pictures of a set of golf clubs and the bag in the back with the top off....


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I put my golf bag in front of the stored top (between the speakers) all the time. Golf shoes and longest club (driver) under the top. I just lay a towel between the bag & the top. Plenty of room...Try it!
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If you lock it in like you're suppose to you shouldn't have any problem.
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Originally Posted by Mr.Bill
I just clip it in the back and that is it, My back of the car only has stuff in it when I go on a trip and then I just keep the top on, I did buy a leather cover and I have never used it. I would like to see pictures of a set of golf clubs and the bag in the back with the top off....
Yep, I also put my bag up between the speakers. Just wanted to make sure I don't scratch the top when I am putting them in and out. I use a carry bag and actually walk the course, the way the game was intended.

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