Date:         Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:15:53 -0700
Reply-To:     Shawn Wright <vwdiesels@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Shawn Wright <vwdiesels@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Which awning is best
Comments: To: Zolly <zolo@foxinternet.net>
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On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 5:31 PM, Zolly <zolo@foxinternet.net> wrote:

> Someone asked me to recommend the best awning for his van.  I was thinking
> about the ones I have seen but I have not seen them open or how they should
> be used.
> I'm sure, it was discussed a few times here.  Nevertheless, I would like
> emails from any of you who have opinion about this subject.  Fiamma,
> Catalina, etc.
> Please send private emails.
> Thanks,
> Zoltan
>

We have an Apollo that came with the '82 Westy and is now on our '88. It is
old, but well built. A bit tricky to take up & down, but very solid in windy
conditions. The aluminum clips for holding the case closed are a weak point,
and the screws aren't stainless. My parents have one on their 2000 EV, but I
forget the brand. It looks nice, with a white finish, more streamlined, but
is much harder to deploy.

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Shawn Wright