Date:         Wed, 3 Sep 1997 00:15:21 -0700
Reply-To:     Rick Gordon <rickgo@HALCYON.COM>
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From:         Rick Gordon <rickgo@HALCYON.COM>
Subject:      re ev poptop raincover
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>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?
>

I've had my '95 out in high wind & rain storms in February along the Oregon
coast and it stayed quite dry inside. The canvas is coated with something
to make it more waterproof. Manual (Winnebago) recommends a vacuum or hose
down with a light brush. Dry before folding. And don't use detergents or
solvents that may remove the waterproofing.

But then seeing the other persons comment on the '97 I wonder if they
changed the fabrics or something. Anyone seen both?

-rick

Rick Gordon
Bainbridge Island, WA, USA
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