Jim,
Or... you could just buy a tarp and poles set and use spring clamps to
attach to rain gutter.
Bill
-----Original Message-----
From: Jim DiGennaro <limbo@BCN.NET>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Date: Monday, April 10, 2000 7:24 PM
Subject: Awning Question-Opinions wanted

>Hi-dy Ho List-a-reno's,
>    I have a quick question.  I'm want to get an awning for my Vanagon
>Westy.  However, the thought of spending 300-500 bucks for a tube
>mounted unit doesn't appeal to me.  I was thinking of getting one of
>those bag type awnings that are used on pop-up campers that side into a
>groove. Less expensive.   I'm not scared to drill holes and attach a
>rail on the bus, I take the proper precautions to prevent rust and so
>forth, I'm wondering what it will look like hanging there on the side of
>the bus.  That where your opinion comes on. Do you think it will look
>goofy? I can't imagine it would look any worse than having a tube bolted
>to the side of the bus.  I'm also thinking that the bag may hang down
>and interfere with the operations of the doors.   If anyone has tried
>this let me know.
>    Of course if anyone has the proper style awning, used, they would
>like to unload, by all means let me know.   Take care.
>--
>                             -Jim DiGennaro
>                  '84 Green Westfalia 'The Turtle Van'
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