Date:         Mon, 7 Oct 2013 23:35:14 -0700
Reply-To:     Julianna Thoennes <mumbrue@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Julianna Thoennes <mumbrue@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Tin top camping
Comments: To: Dave <fjazzbass@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <BD062122-195A-4997-B724-598AB671990C@gmail.com>
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I heartily recommend just adding snaps to the front of the van, and
sewing some curtains, or buying cafe curtains!  The snaps you can buy
from any hardware store.  They have the male snap with a screw set in.
 Make sure you get a set with the snap tool!  you will need a hammer,
and this tool to set the snaps onto the curtain side.  you will need 6
to 8 snaps.  8, if you want a second, lower snap at the backside of
the front doors.  You will need a metal drill bit too.  I can take
pictures if you need exact placement of the snaps.

Next, get some bungee cord, or parachute cord for a curtain rod.
Drill holes to put screws in along the top, either side of the driver
side windows.  One at the front, one at the back, and one in between.
Then string the cafe curtains up, tie off onto each screw.  Do the
same for the rear side window on the passenger side.  The slider door
I put snaps at the front and rear along the top, and set snaps in the
curtain appropriately.  The back is nice to have the cord, with
curtains, as you can close them if it is sunny, and want shade with
the back open, when you are not camping!

I want to offer my extra front curtain to you if you want it!  It is a
quilt square curtain.  Maybe not stylish, but very functional!  I live
in Corvallis, OR. (Currently in LA, but leaving tomorrow night). Call
me if you want it.  Or anyone else that might need one.

My phone number is 541-231-4383.

Julianna
1990 VW Vanagon Westfalia with Tiico conversion. (The Rastafalia)
1988 VW Vanagon. (James)

On Oct 7, 2013, at 9:18 AM, 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