Date:         Mon, 7 Oct 2013 19:33:42 -0500
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From:         JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Tin top camping
Comments: To: Dave <fjazzbass@GMAIL.COM>
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I'm with Anthony on this. Versatility is the number one advantage of the
tintop.

I camped all over Alaska and up and down the Alaska Highway in my '85
tintop. Loved the larger bed space the tintops have.

I bout some stick-on velcro tabs, cheap little kitchen type curtains at
Wallyworld, and that was my curtain setup. You could put up a curtain
anywhere for privacy. I used a big clothes bar hung between the clothes
hanger knobs on the door posts by the front seats to hang a big towel on
for privacy. Mosquito netting is a must - but should be extra fine to
keep out those little airborne electric drills call no-seeum's. They can
get through ordinary screen.

A rear hatch extender is a must for ventilation.

I carry my art show EZ-up Tent when it's not in use in a show. I put it
up right next to the open sliding door.

And for cooking I love the habatchi when cooking out doors.

John



On 10/7/2013 11:18 AM, Dave 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.
>