Date:         Wed, 9 Oct 2002 07:47:51 -0400
Reply-To:     The Bus Depot <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM>
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From:         The Bus Depot <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM>
Subject:      Re: canvas or acrylic poptop tent
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> I need a new poptop tent. Now do I go with canvas or acrylic. My regular
> tent (the one I set up on the ground) is acrylic, and hardly anybody would
> use a canvas tent nowadays. Are the canvas poptop tents for enthusiasts
> committed to keep their westy in original shape, but practical people go
> with acrylic? Are acrylic poptops worth the extra money? Anybody with
> good/bad experiences with the aftermarket poptop tents from the bus depot,
> go westy, etc? How do they fit?
>
> (I am surprised I didn't find this topic in the archives)
>  Joachim


I have little to add to Ken Wilford's detailed reply except to second his
opinion that personally I too would just get the canvas over the acrylic,
for the reasons that he mentioned.  I'll also second his comment that
sometimes the canvas does seem to install a litte bit tight, despite the
manufacturer's claim that it is cut precisely to the same specs as the
original.

As Ken said, there is but one major manufacturer of these canvases, so
you'll get the same canvas no matter where you buy. However, unlike most
vendors I generally keep plenty in stock, so delivery is usually pretty
fast.  (That is, in the canvas version.  Allow an extra few days for
acrylic.)  Also, of course, I offer an  5% listmember discount not reflected
on the website (for orders over $50, with some exclusions).

Incidentally, I know I have answered this question many times on the list.
I suspect that somehow the search function wasn't working properly when you
searched the archives.  Or perhaps it timed out. A very broad search can
take a painfully long time. I've found that sometimes it's better to break
the search down into smaller chunks until you find what you're seeking (i.e.
search a one year window at a time rather than all at once, or use very
specific keywords).

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

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