--- John Brush <jbrush@AROS.NET> wrote:
> .......missing are the spring cords that hold
> down the curtains on the
> side windows..............what would be a
> decent substitute that won't add that "cheesy" look
> to the curtains.

John.......My wife is making me some new curtains and
I also have been looking for a substitute for the
springs. So far, no luck, but I remember, not too long
ago, that someone posted information re: RARE EARTH
MAGNETS from Lee Valley Hardware. I think I'm going to
try the REMs sewn into the casings. That way I can put
'em up or take 'em down at will. The Lee Valley
Hardware/Veritas site is at:
<http://www.leevalley.com/home/main.asp>. While
searching their site I found that they have a rare
earth magnet curtain rod holder that is tapped for a
1/4" rod; they also supply the glas-reinforced rod in
30" lengths. These curtain holders are made for steel
doors. Why wouldn't they work in the Vanagon?
Hummmm..... and if 30" isn't enough length, you could
always go to Lowe's or Home Depot and get a length of
aluminum rod or brass rod and thread the ends with a
1/4" die; screw the ends to the magnet posts, install
the curtains, and viola! Hope this helps.............Rodney

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