> Does anybody know where I can find some articles about how to
> install new seals around my pop top and luggage rack?  I
> ordered the complete kit from the busdepot but it didn't come
> with directions...any information would be really
> appreciated.  Also, my purchase came in a Budweiser case box.
>  Is this normal shipping from the busdepot, or is something
> fishy going on??

Alex, you can find some basic instructions at
http://busdepot.com/busdepot/details/canvas.jsp  near the bottom of the
page. I think it should cover things, but if not I'm sure that much can
be found in the Vanagon list archives as well.  As for boxes, almost all
of our boxes are misprints and overruns that we get from a local box
manufacturer who would otherwise have discarded them. However we're also
not adverse to using a used box if in good shape, so some of our
employees will bring in used boxes from home (hence the periodic beer
case :-). In fact at one time we used only used boxes, but now discard
ones that are in questionable condition and use new misprints for the
rest. This is one way that we keep costs down (and our prices low). It
is also a bit more environmentally friendly, as it makes use of
otherwise discarded materials. For the same two reasons we have an
arrangement with the local township recycling center which provides us
with newspaper for packing, rather than buying new styrofoam peanuts,
and we shred all of our paper waste for packing as well.

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

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