Date:         Fri, 24 May 2002 21:26:03 -0400
Reply-To:     David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
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From:         David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Re: AWNING
Comments: To: Buffy & Philip Simmons <buffy-philip1@COX.NET>
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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"