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Date:         Thu, 30 Jun 2016 07:26:08 -0400
Reply-To:     Pete O <pnoceanwesty@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Pete O <pnoceanwesty@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Best Awning and why
Comments: To: Neil2 <vidublu@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <CAGzDsVZh-aGbDdJM5f+hKa7nMcYXGB=5OXA5P_bEqq2mfjnHZQ@mail.gmail.com>
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ShadyBoy. Had ours since 2003 and it still seems new. Been through many thunder / rain storms and still provides, excellent shade, shelter and is very easy to set up and take down. Great workmanship and solid materials.

http://www.shadyboy.com/

Pete O '87 Westy "JoesVan" '79 Westy"Aardvark"

On Wed, Jun 29, 2016 at 7:49 PM, Neil2 <vidublu@gmail.com> 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 >


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