Date:         Mon, 20 Mar 2006 13:04:01 -0500
Reply-To:     Jim Henry <jch@JCHGIS.COM>
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From:         Jim Henry <jch@JCHGIS.COM>
Subject:      Re: Poptop water-proofing
Comments: To: "Josh, Courtney & Althea Wilson" <thosewilsons@GMAIL.COM>
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This is why I always leave the skylight open slightly at night, it lets most
of the moisture out. In fact, I see this as the  primary purpose for the
skylight.   

Jim Henry
Durham, NC
84 westy 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] 
> On Behalf Of Josh, Courtney & Althea Wilson
> Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2006 9:39 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Poptop water-proofing
> 
> Iīve been in Mexico for a couple of weeks, and apparently it 
> hasnīt rained in the Chihuahua area for several months. Itīs 
> been dusty as can be -- until yesterday. It rained, and 
> sleeted, for quite a while. During the night, my wife and I 
> noticed that the entire interior of the poptop, which was 
> closed, was damp to the touch. The felt became even more wet 
> today. It seems like itīs simply soaking through the top...? 
> Is this a common problem? Do I simply need to apply some 
> sealant to the top? If so, does anyone recommend any particular type?
> 
> Any advice is appreciated. Please respond to my email 
> directly (or cc me), as being on the road, Iīve not been able 
> to keep up with all the digests I receive.
> 
> Many thanks,
> Joshua
> 89 Subaru Westy
>