Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2007 13:49:08 -0700
Reply-To: Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM>
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From: Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM>
Subject: Re: Gary Lee curtain rod?
In-Reply-To: <46A4FD8A.3030602@gmail.com>
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>so new curtains are in the works. Something in a
>cheerful floral pattern, maybe tulle. With flounces.
Whatever you do, consider a layer of insulation.
Also, my bride took our curtains and lined the back of
them with reflective ironing board fabric which aids
considerably in keeping the interior of the van cool.
I mean "cooler." The van is already totally cool.
Stephen
--- "Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott"
<camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 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.
>
> --------
>
> * "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.
> >
>
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