Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2002 13:43:00 -0600
Reply-To: Ben McCafferty <ben@KBMC.NET>
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From: Ben McCafferty <ben@KBMC.NET>
Subject: Re: Need info on making curtains, rods, etc.
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Another great route is to use Neodymium magnets (rare earth magnets). I
have a set of curtains from my 89 syncro, and they fit perfectly, securely,
and never wear out. The cheapest source I have found for the magnets is Lee
Valley Tools. They're about $0.50 each for the 1/8" thick by 1/2" diameter
ones. I used about 80 of them total for four side windows, one back window,
and a large curtain for behind the front seats. I can send pics if you
like, or if anyone is interested in buying this set of curtains, I might
consider selling them (have a westy now).
bmc :)
"Faith will move mountains, but you'd better bring a shovel...."
> From: "MacLachlan, Bill" <Bill.MacLachlan@CITY.BURNABY.BC.CA>
> Reply-To: "MacLachlan, Bill" <Bill.MacLachlan@CITY.BURNABY.BC.CA>
> Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2002 12:01:08 -0700
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Need info on making curtains, rods, etc.
>
> If you are going this route, try sticky back velcro. Works for me.
> Easier to install than snaps. And if you don't like the velcro you can
> pull it off and drill for the snaps instead.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: patrice b [mailto:prb@TELEVAR.COM]
> Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2002 12:01 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Need info on making curtains, rods, etc.
>
>
> I drilled little holes and screwed in upholstery snaps (gotten at an
> auto/marine upholstery shop)...then I added snaps to insulated fabric
> panels (panels are flat, not ruffled like curtains) that I take off and
> fold or (in the back windows) unsnap the tops and let hang from the
> bottom two snaps. four snaps per window at the corners is how I did
> mine. This way the cat I travel with can't push aside the curtains and
> check out ever possum walking by all night long!
>
> I used quilted fabric with teflon on one side (like they make hotmitts
> and ironing board covers out of) at a large fabric store, and put it
> between two layers of sheet-weight printed fabric that I liked on the
> Walmart dollar-per-yard table (it takes about 12 yards). The layers of
> regular shirting/sheeting /dress-weight fabric will not keep the van
> dark enough for me to sleep with rest stop lights or daylight. The
> teflon coated quilt stuff stops light. But it's all still machine wash
> and dry-able (preshrink fabrics, of course, before sewing.)
>
> There are quilted/insulated window-specific liner fabrics available at
> fabric stores ("Warm Window" brand comes to mind) but these all say dry
> clean only, and that ain't something I do. A friend with snap-on panel
> curtains had hers made out of that Sunbrella fabric they make awnings
> and such from, but that wasn't soft and 'homey' enough for me-- but
> it's one layer/easier construction.
>
> One of the things I like about the snap-to-frame curtains is that when I
> open doors the curtains move out of the way and then are in place again
> when I close the door. I have a loop on the top corner of the curtain
> over the sliding door window so I can undo the upper and lower snaps at
> the door's opening edge and hook it to the old curtain knob-- that way I
> can leave the door open for ventilation and still have the curtain
> across the top to block sun and peering eyes.
>
> --Ptarice
> 85GL "VanaBlue"
>
>
>
> ----------
>> From: KLR CS <a9klrcs251@YAHOO.COM>
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: Need info on making curtains, rods, etc.
>> Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2002 11:36 AM
>>
>> I'm looking for some information on making new
>> curtains for my Vanagon. Can anybody recommend a
>> particular fabric that works well. Perhaps also a
>> fabric that has a good insulating quality.
>>
>> The other thing is the curtain sliders. The original curtains on my
>> ASI Riviera had little poppers on the back that held plastic pieces
>> that allowed the curtain to slide on the plastic curtain runners. I'm
>
>> not sure if the Westfalias are the same; probobly.
>>
>> What I'd really like is to find a resource that I can purchase new
>> curtain rails and slider items to use on the new curtains. Metal and
>> plastic curtain rods/wires will probobly work fine too, but it'd be
>> nice to get a close to original setup.
>>
>> Anyone tried miniblinds or net/lace-type curtains in
>> their camper?
>>
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