Jim, Or... you could just buy a tarp and poles set and use spring clamps to attach to rain gutter. Bill -----Original Message----- From: Jim DiGennaro <limbo@BCN.NET> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Date: Monday, April 10, 2000 7:24 PM Subject: Awning Question-Opinions wanted
>Hi-dy Ho List-a-reno's, > I have a quick question. I'm want to get an awning for my Vanagon >Westy. However, the thought of spending 300-500 bucks for a tube >mounted unit doesn't appeal to me. I was thinking of getting one of >those bag type awnings that are used on pop-up campers that side into a >groove. Less expensive. I'm not scared to drill holes and attach a >rail on the bus, I take the proper precautions to prevent rust and so >forth, I'm wondering what it will look like hanging there on the side of >the bus. That where your opinion comes on. Do you think it will look >goofy? I can't imagine it would look any worse than having a tube bolted >to the side of the bus. I'm also thinking that the bag may hang down >and interfere with the operations of the doors. If anyone has tried >this let me know. > Of course if anyone has the proper style awning, used, they would >like to unload, by all means let me know. Take care. >-- > -Jim DiGennaro > '84 Green Westfalia 'The Turtle Van' > ICQ# 5534528 > LiMBO LINE: (413) 743-1814 > URL: http://www.bcn.net/~limbo/ >'Transporters By The Tunnel' - A fun camping event ' held July 14th-16th > |
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