At 07:39 PM 5/24/2002, Buffy & Philip Simmons wrote: >I know that I have seen a web page with a "field expedient" awning (2 >poles, a tarp and line), and now I can not find in my mess of VW >links.any help out there? > >Thanks! This isn't what you were looking for, but take a look at the picture at http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/ -- shock cord to rear hinge, shock cord across luggage rack, nylon strap to metal bar inside left lower grille. Adjustable poles w/ wooden feet for soft ground. 8x10 plastic tarp. Needs firmer attachment to van side for windy conditions (although the rig in the picture was on top of a hill that was gusting 35, had to add various extra guys) -- the tension needed fore-and-aft to keep the tarp from flapping in wind tends to pull out the grommets. Actually, sewing a line into that side of the tarp would cure the problem nicely. david -- David Beierl - Providence, RI http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/ '84 Westy "Dutiful Passage" '85 GL "Poor Relation" |
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