While tail-gating at Qualcomm stadium last night before the Padres game (don't ask!) and the Sky show (fireworks) to follow, I popped the top and when I attempted to unzip the screen the pulling action ripped the canvas just above.  Having already spent a lot on our relatively, newly acquired Vanagon, are there any recommendations for repairing the canvas to get me through this summer?  I checked the archives and there were only mentions of screen repairs.  Also, what to use to make the zipper open more easily and smoother.  (Anyone try beeswax from a fabric store?)\

We had a great time last night and everyone loved our Vanagon.  "Starbucks" coffee was there giving away free samples all night out of a Eurovan w/ pop-top.  The crew said they loved it.  (The Eurovan)  It had a cool paint job.

Debra Clark
Santee, California 
clark10006@cox.net