Date:         Tue, 15 Jun 2010 21:39:33 -0400
Reply-To:     Jonathan Poole <jfpoolio@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Jonathan Poole <jfpoolio@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Shady Boy Awning + Pipe Insulation for rain
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Thanks for getting Wolfgang onto the shady boy issues Frank,  I look forward
to the solutions they come up with.

I've tried the tape (when we were in Quebec last summer) but didn't like the
thought of removing the residue when the tape fails.  Instead I used
adhesive backed foam tape that I stuck to the shady boy.  This makes a great
seal between the shady boy and van gutter and is easy to add.  It also won't
leave any residues and the shady boy can be taken on and off the van without
messing up the seal in the unlikely event that you want to remove the shady
boy.

Here is a photo of this in place on my van:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/27607241@N00/4704441661/

I've made another mod to the shady boy for better wind/rain handling but
haven't gotten to test it yet and I'm not too optimistic.  If it works I'll
share it with the list though.  It looks like I also need to patch the
awning at the end of the center pole as it has started to tear there.
Wolfgang may want to reinforce that spot from the factory?  If he really
wants more send him my way as I have others,, ha ha..

Jonathan Poole