Date:         Mon, 1 Sep 1997 23:02:54 -0400
Reply-To:     Dave Richards <wr3i@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From:         Dave Richards <wr3i@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: EV/Vanagon Poptop Raincover(?)
Comments: To: Christopher Quijano/WA <cjquijano@COMPUSERVE.COM>
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I also have a 97 EV Camper and you have me a little concerned about the
need to improve to water proofing of the pop top canvas. Am I to assume
that your experience is that it doesnt keep out the weather? or are you
just being extra carfull?
Dave WR3I 97 EVC


Christopher Quijano/WA wrote:

> I have a 1997 Eurovan Camper and I live in the soggy PNW.  I was
> thinking
> about attaching velcro pads between the inside lip of the poptop and
> the
> canvas tent.  From this I was thinking about attaching anything from a
> cut
> and fitted shower curtain to an insullated/waterproof  curtain of some
>
> sort.  The free end of the curtain would then be bunggied to the
> window
> from, mirrors, or the base of the van to keep the curtain fairly
> tight.  I
> would probably need to prop the roof up so it doesn't get pulled down.
>
> Anyways,  this is what I was thinking about to better cope with
> camping in
> the rain and snow of the winter months.  Does anyone else have any
> suggestions, or is their something on the market already?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Christopher Quijano
> cjquijano@compuserve.com