Date:         Sat, 15 Dec 2007 08:24:32 -0600
Reply-To:     Stephen Edwards <welfarewrkr@IGC.ORG>
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From:         Stephen Edwards <welfarewrkr@IGC.ORG>
Subject:      Re: Rain Deflector
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How do these deflectors affect wind noise? For years I've had to get
out of the van to properly close the vent windows, or else run with
them slightly cracked, in order to avoid irritating whistling sound.
Do deflectors help or hinder?

Steve Edwards, 91 GL with Subie 2.2, Chicago

>
> Date:    Fri, 14 Dec 2007 22:00:32 -0500
> From:    John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
> Subject: Rain Deflector
>
> I've been annoyed with the drips that happen with the wing window open
> in the rain so I jumped on Steve Lashley's discounted rain deflectors
> at www.Eurocampers.com
>
> They arrived today and I just installed them on my Vanagon. The  fit
> was perfect and they do look very cool. They just press into the upper
> window frame with no tape or tools.  Easy install.
>
> I'll probably have to wait a few months for it to be warm enough to
> rain, but I'm ready.
>
> I would think anyone living in the Pacific NorthWet would jump all
> over these.
>
> --
> John Meeks
>
> '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits
> Northern Michigan
> KC8ZFN
>
> Vanagon Rescue Squad
> http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm
>
>