Hi David,

You got a killer deal for $40, even if there is a Dodge logo on it.

The only problem I see is that the way it's attached will lead to
rain running into the vanagon. If it were possible to attach the tent
above the drip-rail your van would stay a lot drier in foul weather.

Happy trails,

Greg Potts
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

1973/74/79 Westfakia Conversion **Bob the Tomato**  LY3H
1977 Sunroof Automatic L63H/L90D
http://www.pottsfamily.ca/westfakia
http://www.busesofthecorn.com

On 13-May-06, at 11:05 AM, David Wilhite wrote:

> Hello All,
>
> Let me first say this is only for the very frugal and those on a
> tight budget...  It is not a subsitute for the higher quality
> awnings and side tents that can be purchased for our Vanagons.
>
> I took a chance the other day while purchasing some items from
> www.sportsmansguide.com the other day and I think it turned out
> fine.  I bought the Dodge Canopy Tent to try it out.  It was less
> than $40.00.
> http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=265478
>
> Unfortunately, I just checked their site, and they are sold out.
> But it may be worth looking for elsewhere.
>
> I've placed some photos over on my web site showing what it looks
> like set up at the sliding door and the rear hatch of my Westy.
>
> http://home.comcast.net/~dlwilhite
>
> I certainly think it was worth the money.
>
> Long term, I think I'll sew or glue a piece of velrco along the
> bottom edge of the connection section and door, so that I can hang
> some mosquito netting to keep the pests out at night.
>
> David Wilhite
> 84' Westy
> 87' Stripped Syncro
> Middle TN
>
>