> I have decided to get an awning. I have found six awnings that might > work for my '87 Westfalia, by Shady Boy, Dometic and Carefree. > They fall into four groups, fiberglass pole support, (Shady Boy) , roller > with spring return (Dometic), manual roll-up (Fiama and Carefree) > and crank out (Fiama and Carefree) > > Prices range from about $300 for the manual rollup models to $600
For those looking for a more affordable option, don't forget my $69 Bus/Vanagon awning. This uses a pole-in-the-raingutter attachment method just like a side tent, so it requires no modification of the van at all. No, it's not in the same class as the fancy $300-$600 awnings Mike listed above, but it's functional and inexpensive. Details and picture at http://www.busdepot.com/awning.jpg . Part number A9032. These are at port now, and will probably be here this evening or tomorrow; I have a trucker waiting to deliver them the moment we get the final customs release. There is also a $199 side tent, part of the same shipment, at http://www.busdepot.com/tent.jpg . - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. (215) 234-VWVW www.busdepot.com _____________________________________________ Toll-Free for Orders by Part # 1-866-BUS-DEPOT |
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