> I have decided to get an awning. I have found six awnings that might
> work for my '87 Westfalia, by Shady Boy, Dometic and Carefree.
> They fall into four groups, fiberglass pole support, (Shady Boy) , roller
> with spring return (Dometic), manual roll-up (Fiama and Carefree)
> and crank out  (Fiama and Carefree)
>
> Prices range from about $300 for the manual rollup models to $600

For those looking for a more affordable option, don't forget my $69
Bus/Vanagon awning. This uses a pole-in-the-raingutter attachment method
just like a side tent, so it requires no modification of the van at all.
No, it's not in the same class as the fancy $300-$600 awnings Mike listed
above, but it's functional and inexpensive.

Details and picture at http://www.busdepot.com/awning.jpg .  Part number
A9032.  These are at port now, and will probably be here this evening or
tomorrow; I have a trucker waiting to deliver them the moment we get the
final customs release.   There is also a $199 side tent, part of the same
shipment, at http://www.busdepot.com/tent.jpg .

- Ron Salmon
  The Bus Depot, Inc.
  (215) 234-VWVW
  www.busdepot.com

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