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Date:         Fri, 25 Aug 2000 17:17:37 -1000
Reply-To:     Mick Kalber <hotlava@interpac.net>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mick Kalber <hotlava@interpac.net>
Subject:      Re: Side Tents for $399!
Comments: To: HERMANN DE BOER <hdeboer@BSSD.NET>
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So, Hermann... you're saying they're heavy... is that a good thing or a bad thing? All how you look at it, huh? Also, you say they go together slowly, Ron says just the opposite... or rather, he says they go together more quickly than others he's seen... perhaps it's all relative, eh?

Think I prefer a lighter nylon type for here in Hawaii where heat is a factor... we don't need the heaviness anyway.

Thanks for the feedback tho.

Mick Kalber Tropical Visions Video, Inc. 62 Halaulani Place Hilo, Hawaii 96720 ph. 808-935-5557 fax 808-935-0066 hotlava@interpac.net www.volcanoscapes.com

-----Original Message----- From: HERMANN DE BOER [mailto:hdeboer@BSSD.NET] Sent: Friday, August 25, 2000 4:55 PM To: 'Mick Kalber ' Subject: RE: Side Tents for $399!

Mick,

Ron's tent sounds like what I have. I bought mine directly in Germany while on vacation there. You don't need a floor, use outdoor carpeting. These tents are heavy, sturdy, and designed to withstand storms. Germans like to stay in one spot for a while when camping, so the tents are not designed for quick assembly. Ask Ron about their weight.These things are heavy!!!!!!! Also check eurocamper.com. Steve has a wide variety of tents on sale. Cheers, Hermann de Boer 87 Westy GL "Mehler" side tent

-----Original Message----- From: Mick Kalber To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: 8/25/00 9:09 PM Subject: Re: Side Tents for $399!

What is the opinion of the list on the tents Ron is offering? Thinking maybe I need one with a floor. Other than that they sound kinda nice.

Mick Kalber Tropical Visions Video, Inc. 62 Halaulani Place Hilo, Hawaii 96720 ph. 808-935-5557 fax 808-935-0066 hotlava@interpac.net www.volcanoscapes.com

I just obtained 4 Bus or Vanagon driveaway side tents from a supplier in Germany, at a very good price of $399. That's about the going rate for used tents, when you can even find them. This is a really nice tent, too. It looks great, and goes together much faster than many others I've seen. In fact one of my employees bought one of them as soon as he saw it, so now we're down to 3.

The tent attaches to the bus via a pole that rests in the rain gutter and clamps on using four small "C-clamps." This means that you don't need to mount a track or any other permanent item to your vehicle; you just clamp it on when using it, and remove the clamps when you're done. The clamps even have rubber inserts so they won't scratch your paint.

The tent itself has a zippered door facing the sliding door of your van, so when it's attached to the van you can easily walk between the van and the tent. If you drive away, you just zip the flap closed and you have a freestanding tent. On the other side of the tent (facing out) is a zippered "front door," and also a clear plastic window complete with curtains! That whole side of the tent can be rolled up to create somewhat of an awning. The front of the tent (facing the front of the bus) has a screened window with a roll-up cover. The tent is fairly large (footprint is about 12 feet by 7 feet) and has no floor. It is mostly gray, with some blue. It includes bags for the tent and the poles.

The part number is A0022. There is a slightly fuzzy picture of the tent at http://199.217.241.240/partsimages/awning2.JPG . No further listmember discount will apply because my profit margin is very small. Once the three I have left are gone, there will probably be a two month wait until I have more. You can order toll-free by part number at 1-888-819-DEPOT, or via the website.

- Ron Salmon The Bus DepotŪ, Inc. www.busdepot.com (215) 234-VWVW

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