Date: Mon, 7 Oct 2013 17:19:41 -0400
Reply-To: Dave <fjazzbass@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Dave <fjazzbass@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Tin top camping
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Wow, who knew there were so many tt campers out there! I'm really excited about your suggestions. I have a lesharo camper that I could borrow the fridge from (maybe parting it out) if I decide to make this more camper and less passenger.
I like the Go Westy curtains, but am concerned with the adhesive just falling apart here in sunny FL.
Any other ideas are welcome!!!
Dave 85 gl
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> On Oct 7, 2013, at 1:44 PM, Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> I camp for extended stays in my tintop. I bought a used Westie interior
> and installed the stove/sink/fridge and the water system. Usually I have
> a sun block screen for the front windshield and I use curtains with magnets
> for the windows in crowded areas....I have some screen for the front
> windows, again with magnets to hold them. I also have a secondary rear
> hatch latch that allows the hatch to stay open a few inches for ventilation.
>
> I find the low roof and stealthy look handy. I have tinted windows for
> daylight, but as mentioned, you can see inside with any interior lights
> on...I think the low roof helps with driveability, too...I have also the
> curtain on bungees that goes across the backs of the front seats....Helps
> with heat when I am camping in the winter in high areas...
>
>
>> On Mon, Oct 7, 2013 at 10:30 AM, Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Because I read, listen to music, visit with friends, etc. at night, I'd
>> suggest for privacy, getting curtains. I have limo tint which is quite
>> dark, and with interior lights on at night, it's easy to see the interior
>> from outside. Daytime is a very different story.
>>
>> Id suggest putting in a silver socket or 2, and some USB ports if your
>> kids like playing computer games or watching DVD's, unless you have a
>> screen/display already mounted up front just behind the front seats.
>>
>> Investing in adding LED interior lighting is useful. Superbrightleds.com
>> is a good resource.
>>
>> Slider and rear hatch screens are invaluable on hot summer nights. Also
>> consider replacing the OE tent with a 3-window version for the dramatic
>> circulation improvement.
>>
>> Bob