Date:         Sat, 8 Aug 2020 12:36:51 -0400
Reply-To:     Geoffrey Toye <geoffreytoye@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Geoffrey Toye <geoffreytoye@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Another Bus Depot side tent question
Comments: To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net>
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Thanks for the heads up on the add a room tent. The older I get the heavier
things get.

Thought about replacing the metal poles that fit in the rain gutter with
fibreglass but not tried that yet.

Cheers

Geoff

On Sat, Aug 8, 2020 at 12:31 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:

> Wow!
>
>         If you think the awning is heavy try the add a room tent!
>
> I actually think the awning and poles are pretty light, compact, and
> strong.  I’m sure in most cases I’ll just use it.  But for extended stays
> or heat and water protection I’ll have the Add a room available.
>
> Best.
>
> Eric
>
>
> > On Aug 8, 2020, at 11:23 AM, Geoffrey Toye <geoffreytoye@GMAIL.COM>
> wrote:
> >
> > Ha Ha,  that would be an entire compound for sure.
> >
> > The only thing I find with the awning is that it's heavy.  But with the
> > detachable sides it makes a great addition when you're staying a few days
> > in one spot.
> >
> > Geoff Toye
> >
> > On Wed, Aug 5, 2020 at 1:21 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net>
> wrote:
> >
> >> Hi Jeff,
> >>
> >>        That awning is still in my top 5 best additions to my Vanagon.
> >> Right up there with the Tom Bues  pop top shelf.  I’d have to give the
> >> Fancher windshield and door screen combo a high listing as well.
> >>
> >>
> >> I have dreams of camping next year at my local folk festival with the
> tent
> >> in the front and the awning shading the driver’s side. Put on the rear
> >> hatch tent for showers and such and I have a castle.
> >> Eric Caron
> >>
> >>
> >>> On Aug 5, 2020, at 12:39 PM, Geoffrey Toye <geoffreytoye@GMAIL.COM>
> >> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Okay I guess I must have the awning, sorry for the confusion.
> >>>
> >>> On Wed, Aug 5, 2020 at 10:25 AM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net>
> >> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> Hi Jeffrey,
> >>>>
> >>>> I am talking about the Side tent.  I’m wondering if you are talking
> >> about
> >>>> the awning?
> >>>>
> >>>> I have both.  The Awning works as you say.
> >>>>
> >>>> It has velcro tabs.
> >>>>
> >>>> The side tent has similar poles used to hold up the sides or front as
> >>>> awnings.  But the velcro is in strips that should rap around but
> >> don’t.  At
> >>>> least I can’t figure it out.
> >>>>
> >>>> Eric Caron
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>> On Aug 5, 2020, at 8:04 AM, Geoffrey Toye <geoffreytoye@gmail.com>
> >>>> wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Hi Eric,
> >>>>>
> >>>>> My arch poles fit onto spikes in the main cross members.  Maybe mine
> is
> >>>> the older style.  I have a few velcro tabs to hold the poles to the
> >> fabric.
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>
> >>
>
>