I bought a big plastic tarp from Home Depot, threw it over the top of the
Westy and tied it down at the corners.  Worked fine all winter here in KS.
Total cost under $10.

Dave in KC
85 Westy
http://members.fortunecity.com/davebaker1

----- Original Message -----
From: Todd Guttman <tguttman@COLUMBUS.RR.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2001 11:51 AM
Subject: Westy cover and outside storage recommendations

> Well - we finally purchased a new car, an Audi A4 quattro, to replace the
> old 88 Camry with 280k miles.  'She- who-must-be-obeyed' now demands that
I
> find a new spot to store the 85 Westy - which has been enjoying the
comfort
> of the garage for the past few years while the Camry sat outside.
>
> Since we can't afford the new car payments as well as the $150/month local
> rate for a storage garage,  our other option seems limited to be a spot
> behind my sister-in-laws' barn on her farm a few miles away Unfortunately,
> there's no room in the barn itself.  The Westy is not a daily driver.  We
> take it out once or twice a month for fishing, camping and/or ski trips.
>
> Can anyone recommend a good cover that they've used when storing their
> Westies/Vanagons outside?  Also any outside storage tips would be greatly
> appreciated.
>
> Many thanks.
>
> Todd Guttman
>
> 85 Westy 'Rivendel'
> Columbus, OH