Date: Mon, 25 May 2015 10:45:10 -0500
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From: Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>
Subject: Re: Awning advice
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Well, life is full of choices. I don't smoke, and my drinking is limited to a beer or two on occasion. Luxury is defined by the one who luxuriates. I could choose Fiamma. The ease of using what I have and being self reliant in doing so is why I choose this particular form of luxury. But then I have never spent a night in an RV park, either.
I'm glad you like what you have.
mcneely
---- Stacy Schneider <vwcrewman@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> I have Fiamma and would go no any other way. It rolls out you extend the legs and you're done. No spring clamps or extendable poles , ropes or other parts. Spend the money once and enjoy it.
> I guess since I don't drink or smoke , I can have other luxuries.
>
>
> Stacy
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On May 24, 2015, at 9:01 PM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET> wrote:
> >
> > Very similar set up, very pleased. I don't know why anyone pays big bucks for an awning, and drills holes in the vehicle to attach it. I realize there are set ups similar to what we have sold in kit form by some of the online vendors, and those are likely good devices. EZ Up is one, I think. But I did it myself, and like it fine.
> >
> > mcneely
> >
> > ---- Marc Perdue <mcperdue@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> >> My wife and I bought a 10' x 12' tarp, folded over and sewed two ends,
> >> put old tent rods in them, bought the rain gutter clamps from Bus
> >> Depot and some extensible tent poles online, and wound up with a very
> >> inexpensive and functional awning. When we go to festivals, we use
> >> spring clamps to attach it to an EZ-Up type canopy on the end furthest
> >> from the van. We put two poles on the sides and invert a taller one in
> >> the middle so the rainwater flows off to the sides. We attach lines
> >> over the top of the side poles and stake them into the ground to keep
> >> everything taut.
> >>
> >> Marc Perdue
> >>
> >>> On Sun, May 24, 2015 at 3:40 PM, Kk Al <kkalnsf@gmail.com> wrote:
> >>> Hi all.
> >>> We are considering an awning purchase for our 87 Syncro with no pop top .
> >>> We'd like something as desrete and slim as possible. And of course, does
> >>> little or no permanent change to the vehicle.
> >>>
> >>> Any suggestions are appreciated.
> >
> > --
> > David McNeely
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David McNeely
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