Date:         Tue, 6 May 2014 13:33:49 -0500
Reply-To:     mcneely4@COX.NET
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From:         Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: WANTED: Front child's cot
Comments: To: Aaron <a.robinson.lists@GMAIL.COM>
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With some good canvas, pvc pipe, strong cord, and sewing skills one can make a hammock that suspends from the front doors (closed) and occupies the front seat area.  This was discussed on previous threads, but a brief search did not turn it up.  It should be there, though.  mcneely

---- Aaron <a.robinson.lists@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> Unfortunately the Busdepot Bus cot mounts too high to be used as a cot in the Vanagon. The other new ones are rather expensive at $300+. Kids are pretty good at growing, so there must be a few cots that have gotten too small and are gathering dust.
>
>
> On May 5, 2014, at 3:59 PM, Stuart MacMillan wrote:
>
> > Bus Depot has them:  https://www.busdepot.com/7001  Used one of these in my
> > '68 Westie until my son's feet stuck out the window too far.  Should have
> > been standard equipment on the Vanagon conversion too.
> >
> > Stuart
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> > Aaron
> > Sent: Monday, May 05, 2014 3:28 PM
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: WANTED: Front childs cot
> >
> > Hello all.
> >
> > I'm hoping someone out there has grown out of one of the canvas child cots
> > that go across the front seating area. Our youngest is growing older and
> > won't be in the port-a-crib inside the van much longer. That's great for
> > interior space, but means we need a place for him to sleep. So, if you or
> > someone you know have one you'd be willing to sell, please let me know.
> >
> > Thanks!
> > Aaron
> >
> > 1991 Vanagon
> > 1987 Westfalia
> > 2007, 2009, 2012 Kids
> >

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David McNeely