Date:         Sun, 27 Jun 2010 19:12:15 -0600
Reply-To:     Thomas Buese <tombuese@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         Thomas Buese <tombuese@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Monster Awning for Vanagon Westy ONLY
Comments: To: Jonce Fancher <streetbugs@VERIZON.NET>
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Hi Jonce,

Looks great!  The pole in the middle might be an issue for some?  Also
big wind test would be critical to see how it performs?
How does it drain away from the gutter & will water come thru there?

I like those 3 point stakes!  How about for on paving?

Good luck!

Tom

On Jun 27, 2010, at 5:23 PM, Jonce Fancher wrote:

> Hi all
> Well this weekend I went Camping and took out one of my Unfinished
> Prototypes for a Dry Run to see if it would work or Flop. Took my
> smaller version Just in Case this one failed to do what I wanted it
> to.
> Here is some of the specs for you guys that will ask questions:
>
> 12 Foot Projection
> 15 Foot at it widest Point
> 3 Commercial Tent Poles, 4th I put in the center for fun
> 3 Claw Anchors to the ground for 1100 pounds of bite into the ground
> Multi strand Marine Quality Cord for full tension
> industrial coated hooks and marine quality everything.
> Aqualon Fabric ( same stuff we use for the windshield covers ) For
> prototype only!
> Does NOT require installing ANYTHING to the van, NO holes or
> Fasteners. The way it should be.
> The awning is a Unfinished Prototype ONLY.
> 1 person set up and break down. Can Handle winds but not tested at
> High winds.
> Higher mount then Rain gutter so you guys that are over 6 foot will
> be able to walk under without dunking.
> The tighter you pull away from the van the tighter it gets from side
> to side ( All by design )
>
> And Finally Pics
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/30631788@N04/
>
> If interested feel free to contact me off of list. Nothing is in
> production yet and nothing finalized on fabric yet, Same with cost.
> Have fun Camping!!
> Jonce