Date:         Thu, 6 Dec 2001 16:31:12 -0500
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From:         The Bus Depot <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM>
Subject:      Re: Questions about (making) 3 window Westy Canvas
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> Wouldn't opening the windows with screens give adequate ventilation? But I
> suppose if one needed to replace the canvas three windows does
> give an extra advantage. On the 1989 Camper I bought the canvas is in mint
condition.
>
> I'm curious as to why anyone would replace their canvas.


Generally because it's ripped. People close the canvas when it's damp and
never let it air-dry, or they close the top on it, and the fabric mildews
and weakens. One day you go to pop the top or open the screen and - RRRIP!!
Half the busses out there have ripped canvas, or replacement canvas;
Vanagons are a bit newer so it's just beginning to happen.  If anyone has
replaced a canvas that was perfect just to add windows or change colors,
it's news to me. (Although as a perveyor of poptop canvas I would be very
happy if they did :-)

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

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