Date:         Mon, 7 Oct 2013 11:57:19 -0500
Reply-To:     Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Tin top camping
Comments: To: KIM BRENNAN <kimbrennan@mac.com>
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The tinting ought to do it. I rarely use the curtains any more even in my
westy. We used to camp a lot in my 90 Carat before I got the westy. The
tintop of course has a bigger bed. It was great. It came with a set of
curtains that we used. You can easily sew up a glove of mosquito netting to
go over your front windows (open) and then close the door to trap the mesh.
It would be wise, I think, to get one of those rear hatch kits and install
it. Popping that hatch is a great ventilator but not if bugs fill the van.

Jim


On Mon, Oct 7, 2013 at 11:43 AM, KIM BRENNAN <kimbrennan@mac.com> wrote:

> My 91 (non-GL) Syncro has very dark tinted windows. Other than the
> windshield, that tinting makes it nearly impossible to see into the van,
> especially if you don't have a light on inside the van. I've also seen some
> folk put up curtains (which I had through about doing, but after seeing how
> effective the tinting was, decided it wasn't needed.
>
> On Oct 7, 2013, at 12:18 PM, Dave <fjazzbass@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> > I know there are some folks out there with tin tops that still go
> camping in these vans.
> >
> > I was wondering if anyone has recommendations for privacy, screens, and
> general experiences they can share.
> >
> > I have 2 sons I want to take camping... All I have is the fold down bed
> in the back. I know there was a child's cot as we'll. we had one in our 72
> westy camper growing up.
> >
> > Thanks in advance!!!
> >
> > Dave
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
>