Date:         Mon, 9 Apr 2007 22:46:41 -0700
Reply-To:     Alistair Bell <albell@UVIC.CA>
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From:         Alistair Bell <albell@UVIC.CA>
Subject:      Re: westy rain fly pattern - where??
Comments: To: John Runberg <jrunberg@MAC.COM>
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Hi,

I discovered last year that a mylar coated "emergency blanket" sold
by Coghlans works pretty well.

  think its this one:
<http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/
Product_10151_-1_10001_60429?cm_mmc=nextag-_-350-4-12-_--1-
_-38-643-463-00&hvarAID=nextag&mr:referralID=0af355c0-dd8a-4f59-
b684-7bafe918e85f>


Its reflective mylar faced poly "tarp" and the narrow side spans the
width of the van perfectly. I had installed 2 nylon hooks on the
forward edge of the pop top, on that vertical reinforcing "flange"
and I hooked the blanket onto them (actually used strong rubber bands
to give some shock absorption).

The lower part hang down long enough to go over the forward edge of
the luggage rack and onto the window. I used strong magnets to secure
the tarp to the car just above the window. So it completely covers
the luggage rack, unlike the other flies I have seen on the list.

With the shiny side out it not only keep the rain off but reflects
the sun.

Its quick and inexpensive. ($14?)

Alistair


'82 westy, diesel converted to gas in '94
http://www.members.shaw.ca/albell/

On 9-Apr-07, at 8:31 PM, John Runberg wrote:

I remember seeing a pattern for a westy rain fly online -- similar to
the same one Frank C sells. As we're planning for rain @ Everybus,
and Kris is feeling in a "sew" mood, does anyone know where I can get
this pattern? A link, perhaps?

john