Quicksilver 10.0 broken cover snaps

[jctdenver]

[p]I have several broken snaps where the snap cover came off the grommet.  What size are these snaps and does LivinLite offer any replacements?[/p][p]
[/p][p]Thanks,[/p][p]
[/p][p]Jctdenver[/p]

[aznighthiker]

Check with a local upholstery shop. The usually have the correct sized replacement snaps, the tool to install the snap. Usually charge about a $ 1.00 per snap. 

[admin]

I used this kit to replace a few snaps on mine: http://www.amazon.com/Shoreline-Marine-Canvas-Fastener-Kit/dp/B007PKBPKM/ref=pd_sim_200_5?ie=UTF8&refRID=0VSC7TH5SY4B5TYHHS01
The snap size seems to be a standard size, though I have how to tell exactly what size it is.

After repairing a few snaps I will say that the repaired ones just arent as firm fitting, but I expected as much since its only a hand crimped snap.

[chuck893]

After 5 full heavy seasons with our 8.1 (in 2014 we were out 99 consecutive days!) about half the snaps on the tonneau had separated as jctdenver described. I was pretty worried about getting caught in a heavy downpour on the road as I was sure that water would blow up underneath the cover and get into the trailer. I am the world's least handy person, but I also ain't wealthy. Nevertheless I took it to a tent-and-awning place (fortunately we have one close by). They replaced all the snaps on the cover with solidly-fixed new ones. I can't tell you what it cost because we also had work done on the tent, including a new heavier-duty main zipper and some other repairs necessitated by 5 seasons of extraordinary use. The total bill for all that was under $200. We consider our QS to be a pretty cheap date. 

[christianm]

[font face="comic sans ms"]Had any luck yet with the cover snaps?[/font]