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Date:         Wed, 4 Jan 2017 22:48:37 -0700
Reply-To:     OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: why don't replies go to the list?
Comments: To: pcking <pc.king@comcast.net>
In-Reply-To:  <8098D52C93804D3AAE762C8D1AB5A500@peter>
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That might possibly be a valid explanation for why some Replies are missing

but in this case it seems as though the Original Post is Missing & maybe also some

Replies ~

On 4 Jan , 2017, at 10:24 PM, pcking wrote:

> > Perhaps because "Reply" sends the email to the author and not the list. > > "Reply All" sends it to the author, AND the list. > > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "OlRivrRat" <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2017 11:58 PM > Subject: Re: Add-A-Room / Side Tent > > > Why are Only Erics & BusDepots posts on this thread making it to the list ~ > > > On 4 Jan , 2017, at 6:09 PM, Eric Caron wrote: > >> Great info! >> >> Thanks for your time and care in answering. >> >> Eric >> >> >>> On Jan 4, 2017, at 7:42 PM, Richard Golen <rgolen@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: >>> >>> Eric, >>> >>> I'll insert the answers to your questions below. >>> >>> Richard >>> >>> Sent from my iPad >>> >>>> On Jan 4, 2017, at 18:02, Eric Caron <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hi Richard, >>>> >>>> I know some of this stuff is probably on the Busdepot site but I can’t see picks and hearing it directly is helpful. >>>> >>>> About how big and about how heavy the unit when packed? >>> I pack mine in a GoWesty bag that goes in the front luggage rack. It is fairly heavy. Probably 75% of the weight is the frame for the unit. >>>> Can one person set it up? >>> I've set it up alone once. It took about 20 minutes longer than when my wife and I set it up. >>>> How sturdy in the bad weather when all sides down? >>> We've used it while camping on the beach this past October. One of the days it was raining heavily and winds up to 20mph. It held up well. I did get some seepage at the bottom where the floor attaches. >>>> How sturdy when sides are up? >>> To be honest, I haven't used it with all the sides up. I have a Shady Boy awning if I only need shade. >>>> Do all three panels go up at once making a large covered area? >>> Based on the instructions, it does. >>>> Hard to picture all those sides up and hard to picture it not blowing away. >>> The sides use fiberglass poles as well as lines to hold it in place. >>>> Does it connect well to the van so that you can go in and out during rain? >>> Yes it does. The connection is an inverted U. The bottom edges can be held in place with the tent pegs that come with it. >>>> Does it stay up well by itself when you drive away for a adventure? >>> We first used it last January on a trip to the Keys. We stored clothes, chairs, etc in it when we went on day trips. Reattaching it to the van just takes a couple of minutes. >>>> What are your personal likes about the tent? >>> It is well made. There are three "Windows" , sides and front. They have an outer covering made from the tent material, a clear plastic window, and a screen. The front flap also is screened. >>>> Your personal concerns? >>> The only major concern is the weight when it's packed in the GoWesty bag. It takes a bit of lifting to get it up on the roof. >>> >>> I am very happy with it. It gives some flexibility when you go off for a day so you have storage. It also gives a nice area to sit in, have dinner, etc. During the rain storm we had six people in it sitting on camping chairs. >>> >>> I'll send you a copy of the instructions and some pix of mine. >>>> >>>> It is a pretty big investment so that is a big part of my asking so many questions. >>>> Also, my current BusDepot awning is a big improvement to my camping experience and this sounds like another big addition to comfort. >>>> >>>> Thanks for any info. >>>> >>>> Eric Caron >>>> 85 GL Auto Westfalia >>>> >>>>> On Jan 4, 2017, at 11:31 AM, Richard Golen <rgolen@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Eric, >>>>> >>>>> I have an Add A Room. Let me know what questions you have. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Ric >>>>> >>>>> Sent from my iPad >>>>> >>>>>> On Jan 4, 2017, at 10:23, Eric Caron <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi folks, >>>>>> >>>>>> I’ve been thinking about one of these Add a Room tents for some time. >>>>>> >>>>>> If someone on list has one could you let me know? I’d like to ask a few questions as I have not had the chance to see one in use yet. >>>>>> >>>>>> Eric Caron >>>>>> 85 GL Auto >>>>>> >>>>>> On Jan 4, 2017, at 9:35 AM, The Bus Depot <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>>> It's an original Westfalia side tent >>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi Jim....this is very interesting ... >>>>>>> Would the side tent work just as well on a tin-top? >>>>>>> I wondering if any of our aftermarket vendors have >>>>>>> a source for the OEM or a similar product. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> We do offer a similar product, and yes it will work on a tin top too. Our Add-A-Room is patterned after a different OEM German Vanagon tent (there were a few at one time, all long discontinued), but we added some new twists. For example all of the walls can be extended out to turn it into a huge awning. >>>>>> >>>>>> See: http://www.busdepot.com/details/addaroom/ >>>>>> >>>>>> We just got a new shipment in and we're tripping over these (we have to make a couple hundred at a time for economies of scale, but barely have the warehouse space), so in the interest of clearing the aisles I'll make a special offer. If anyone would like one and emails me within the next week, I'll throw in the optional changing cabin for free. (It is normally $80 if purchased separately, or $25 if purchased with the Add-A-Room.) Plus I will take $10 off any additional Bus Depot items ordered at the same time, so you can get yourself a freebie or two. >>>>>> >>>>>> Ron Salmon >>>>>> The Bus Depot, Inc. >>>>>> www.busdepot.com >


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