Date:         Tue, 10 Aug 2010 20:11:24 -0700
Reply-To:     Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
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From:         Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Subject:      Re: 85 vanagon pop top /care of tent.
Comments: To: tina canny <tcannytlc@YAHOO.COM>
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no treatment needed, but some folks have "scotchguarded" the cotton
fabric.

most important is to get the fabric dry as soon as possible after
camping in the wet. Pop the top at home, sunny day for example. Also,
during the cold damp off season, try and pop the top in a dry place
if you can.

I find removing the upper bunk mattresses in winter helps to get air
circ up there, helps keep mold off the interior of the pop top too.

You can get air drying devices, either chemical or a gentle heater,
at marine supply places, and that helps in the off season.

The pop top fabric, although it looks delicate, is quite durable.

cheers

alistair





On 10-Aug-10, at 7:37 PM, tina canny wrote:

Hello All,
  I have 85 Westfalia. I love it! I was wondering what kind of care I
should take
of my tent. Does it need conditioned? If so, how often? I have to
admit I do not
open it up much.I sleep on lower bunk just find,and I'm pretty short
and do not
need any extra headroom! At the same time I do not want to cause any
harm to it.
Thanks in advance for any advice!
Tina
Ginger 85 westy camper