Date: Mon, 7 Oct 2013 19:38:00 -0700
Reply-To: Darren Wilton <dcwilton@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Darren Wilton <dcwilton@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Tin top camping
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I use these "window blankets" (http://www.busdepot.com/J12747) in
addition to the curtains in my westy. I like the black out quality and
they are pretty good at sticking to the windows with a little spit on
the suction cups...
DW
On 10/07/2013 2:19 PM, Dave wrote:
> 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
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> 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
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