Date:         Wed, 3 May 1995 16:49:46 -0400
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         "David Easterwood" <deasterw@st6000.sct.edu>
Subject:      Re: Canvas Cot Conundrum...


>>will an early (Late 60's/ early 70's) cab-area canvas cot fit into the 
>>mounts on my 78?
>
>Yes, no problem. I've seen two versions, oldest is round tubing with welded 
>on ends that fit into the brackets, newer are square tubes with a gentle 
>bevel cut off and end bent over to fit brackets. I've shortened new ones to 
>fit a Vanagon, works fine, has to be higher up than older busses. If you can 
>pick one up cheap do it. They are great for heaving towels coats sneakers 
>and even children into, keeping the floor clear.    tim s.

This answer is not 100% correct.  The cot design changed in 1976 so that
the poles are collapsable (each pole made of two rods, one of which fits
in the other).  From personal experience, a 68 cot will fit up to a 74
at least.  My 73 cot WILL NOT fit in my 77.  The front fits tightly but
the rear will not go in as it is too short.


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* 59 Dbl Dr Walk-Thru Panel		     Dave Easterwood		*
* 59 & 61 Single Cab Pickups		     deasterw@st6000.sct.edu	*
* 60 & 66 Westfalia							*
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