When I replaced my canvas with the new 3 window cotton canvas I thought of
spending the extra money and buying the acrylic version instead.
I ended up just going with the cotton version and I am happy with how it
breathes and is really easy to deal with
when you open and close the top.

The real solution IMHO is a simple removeable rain fly that can attach to
the pop top and angle out to the front over the luggage rack.

I have asked around and the area that seems to get most wet during rain with
the top up is the front two lower corners.

Doug

----- Original Message -----
From: "jeff" <ptreyesone@YAHOO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2005 9:02 AM
Subject: canvas weather resistance?

> Hi all,
>
> After several months of work (rebuilt transaxle, new
> fuel lines, new (all!) cooling system hoses, etc.
> etc.) I am about to set off on my first real Vanagon
> camping trip to the Porcupine Mtns. in Michigan.
>
> I was wondering about how water resistant the pop top
> canvas is--mine is in good shape, but I've never
> tested it out--
>
> thanks,
>
> Jeff C.
>
> 1985 Vanagon Westy
>
>
>
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