It is also possible that the Scissors has gotten configured incorrectly ~ Also heard recently of someone that installed one UpsideDown > That must
have been challenging ~
On 23 Jun , 2018, at 1:04 PM, Pete O wrote: > I only have my Bay Window to compare it to, but went through the same > thing. We had to go back up front, loosening screws at the front and > pulling to the back each time. I heard after the fact you should lock down > the front and back at the same time to make sure you don't end up with too > little on either end. There are some good Youtube videos on Vanagon tent > install if you look. > > Good luck - you'll be happy when its' done! > > > Pete O > '79 Westy Aardvark > '87 Westy JoesVan > > > > > > On Sat, Jun 23, 2018 at 2:53 PM thewestyman <zolo@foxinternet.net> wrote: > >> Hi to all, >> >> I am trying to fit the canvas on this ‘82 Westy and the canvas in the rear >> is really short. >> It happened to me once, and I had to alter the aluminum parts to be able >> to screw it down on the body. >> Yet I have stapled as little canvas on the wood as possible. >> And I bought the more expensive original make. I don’t suspect the size >> of the canvas is wrong. >> But it maybe. >> Question; can it be stretched? >> Zoltan >> |
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