Ahh! One problem with this theory that I have found: the pressure inside the
van will force the canvas to "bellows" out, and thereby have a greater
tendency to get stuck in the hinges or under the seal.

I always open a sliding window and just use the top of my head to lower the
top while I tuck in the canvas...

Brent Christensen
'89 GL Syncro Westy
Santa Barbara, CA

-----Original Message-----
From: Caston/Payne [mailto:happycampers@PICUSNET.COM]
Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2000 6:29 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: pop-top (closing)

At 12:16 AM -0800 2/17/2000, Greg wrote:
> Does anyone know if the pop-top on an 86 Westy is supposed to have some
resistance when closing so you can pull in all the canvas before locking in
place? (or is that what my head is for) :~) TIA, Greg 86 Westy

Yes there is a way to do this.. Get inside, close all the windows and doors
and then realease the top. The pressure will let the top drift down rather
than fall down. This will allow one to tuck the canvas and not have to hold
up the top at the same time! And remember to watch out for the skylight if
your van is equiped with one.
Later,

Dave C.
Williamsburg, VA
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