The curtain does not use a rod,  it just snaps into above the "A"-pillars
and then just behind the front side windows at both the top and
approximately the bottom - then I use the sun visors to help it stop
sagging in the middle of the windscreen .

Can send a picture next week if you desire - P-mail me

John R
81 Westy

On Fri, 23 Nov 2001 17:52:24 -0800 "developtrust" <developtrust@home.com>
writes:
> Do you imply that you can replace the front snapped on curtain with a
> curtain rod type for the front? That would be delightful. I was just
> going
> to drape a towel over the front of the pop top for privacy.
>
> William
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John Reynolds" <kayakjr@JUNO.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Friday, November 23, 2001 4:40 PM
> Subject: Re: Seat Modifications
>
>
> > Z-Line make hinges that that convert a Vanagon rear seat to a bed
> - but
> > I'd check the wrecking yards to get a camper rear seat to get the
> storage
> > space under, grab the water tank too if you see a basic (early)
> camper -
> > then you could rig up a way to rinse down after paddling!  You can
> check
> > Bus Boys (who I believe sell them) or search the web for Z-Line
> >
> > If you find a camper, Also you might want to get the sliding side
> windows
> > that have screens for camping. (Other screen alternatives are
> night use
> > only ones) Then drill out the rear snaps in the hatch and you can
> mount a
> > rear insect screen - avvailable form several suppliers - I got
> mine from
> > The Bus Depot and am very pleased with the quality. Search the
> nooks and
> > crannies of the van, I found a perfect rear screen this way - but
> I had
> > already bought mine!
> >
> > Finally - get the rear window curtain bars and unscrew the snaps
> for the
> > front window curtain and put the word out to the list for a front
> > curtain.  (or buy a front curtain from me).
> >
> > John R
> >
> > -James Cardwell
> > Vancouver, BC
>