Date:         Mon, 23 Jul 2007 12:12:10 -0700
Reply-To:     "Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott" <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         "Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott" <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Gary Lee curtain rod?
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AND your curtain "rod" has the added benefit that if you bonk it with
your head when reaching up to the driving area, it doesn't hurt! I like it.

I may not be able to weld, but my new semi-industrial upholstery-grade
sewing machine just arrived. I can do a mean simple stitch now, so new
curtains are in the works. Something in a cheerful floral pattern, maybe
tulle. With flounces.

Mrs Squirrel will be pleased to have a handy curtain to block the camper
section from prying eyes from the front. Me, I don't care, figuring that
anyone who wants to spy on me changing clothes gets what he or she
deserves.* But we men are not predated upon as women are.

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* "My eyes! It burns! It burns!"

Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
71 Type 2: the Wonderbus
84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano
KG6RCR

On 7/23/2007 11:30 AM neil N wrote:

> Hi Michael.
>
> If you're not in the mood to make something, try this.
>
> I replaced the DS white hook (I was on the road at the time) with an
> electrical harness strap. The DS white hook broke because I walked
> into the small rope I was using to hold my curtain up. I put a strap
> in because.......
>
> I upgraded to a long bungee for curtain "rod".
>
> One end of a bungee hooks intp new strap, the other loops once
> (completely) around white hook on PS then routes down to tether below.
> Seems to hold, though one could replace both hooks with something more
> appropriate.
>
> I hang a light blanket there to help my lame-A## 12V heater working
> more efficiently.
>
> Turns out my "road fix" works well in that the curtain hangs just low
> enough to see out rear mirror while driving (if I sit up) or I can
> pull down the curtain with RH to see out back easier. Obviously it
> doesn't meet the ceiling, but if you're looking for privacy, it may
> suffice.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Neil.
>