Date:         Wed, 29 Jun 2016 22:43:57 -0600
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From:         OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Best Awning and why
Comments: To: Neil2 <vidublu@GMAIL.COM>
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        Just had a Westy in My driveway for awhile that had an ARB installed, They Are Pretty Sweet ~

& Quite Reasonably Priced ~ I'd get the Long1 if I could do it ~

                                                                                        ORR ~ DeanB

        But I Must Add ~ I Do LeanToward BusDepots "Ezy Awning" PrettyHeavily ~

On 29 Jun , 2016, at 5:49 PM, Neil2 wrote:

> OK folks,
> 
> I'm considering an awning install for the first time in my Vanagon
> experience.  I've a '90 Westy and nothing atop presently.  Vaguely possible
> I'll install solar panels atop but for now only have plans for a 20x40"
> luggage rack panel.  At this point I like the idea of an awning without
> vertical supports but suspect that isn't practical unless I found one of
> those nice electric ones with automatic retraction for high winds, which I
> don't think exist in 'Vanagon lengths.  At this point I like the idea of
> the longest practical awning, which I suppose would extend to both ends of
> the pop top.  Brand is important since I don't want a piece of crap.
> Price, meh, it's only money!  Domestic?  Yes, unless it's really easy to
> ship.
> 
> So, PLEASE respond with yes/no and a very brief 'why' IF you've personal
> experience with an awning.
> 
> 1. What brand would you buy?
> 2. What length would you choose?
> 3. Which style?
> 4. Why would you NOT install one if applicable?
> 5. Is it practical to install one longer than the pop top itself?
> 
> Please/thanks!
> 
> 
> --
> Neil2
> '82 Diesel Westfalia (Ducky)
> '86 Vanagon (SaVannah)
> '08 170" 2500 Mega Roof Sprinter (Moby)
> '90 Westfalia Subagon
> Fulltiming since August 2008
> Nunquam Pendite Divendium