I just lower it and let what ever happens with the canvas happen. Then I
walk the outside of the van and tuck the canvas back in under the rubber
seal.
Bill
-----Original Message-----
From: BRENT CHRISTENSEN <bchristensen@INFOGENESIS.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Date: Thursday, February 17, 2000 9:36 AM
Subject: Re: pop-top (closing)

>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
>zzzzzzzzzz__
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