Date:         Sun, 24 Jun 2001 02:30:12 EDT
Reply-To:     Calwolfie@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Kevin Dawson <Calwolfie@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Awning Review, Fiamma vs. Catalina
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Hi Steve,
I was wondering, do you own a Shady Boy?  I had read a previous posting by a
Shady Boy owner that there were some short comings with its design.  Like
being unstable in the wind, the fiberglass poles pushing through the fabric
pockets, a flimsy latch spring that broke in short order.  Don't get me
wrong, I'm very interested in the Shady Boy but I'm interested in hearing
first hand owner reports of both the pros and cons.  What is this thing like
to roll up in the rain?  How about rolling it up in the middle of the night
when the wind comes up and it is flapping around to beat all hell.  Does it
shed rain or does the rain dribble through?  If so where?  I have a hard time
picturing how this awning is set up... I wish Wolfgang would post some
drawings or step by step pictures on his web site.  Would any owners out
there like to comment?

Thanks,
Kevin