In a message dated 27/11/2006 12:03:26 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  LISTS
ERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

folks,  it is time for a new poptop canvas for the
Vanagon Westy.  There are  about 6 different varieties
out there. What have folks used? We want  durability,
waterproof'ness and three windows for sure. Plus, a
non-Gray  or Beige color would be nice :-)

Same question I asked a few months ago and the  answer I got was to go with
the German aftermarket one from The Bus Depot.   It's the only one available
with the three windows with REMOVABLE window  screens.  HOWEVER, trying to get
one in grey is another  question.  I'm still waiting for mine to arrive after
placing my order some  months ago.  Bus Depot says they had some problems with
the grey stock ones  and had to order in new ones.  The Beige ones were in
stock and correct the  last I heard.  So far I have not heard any new news on
this subject.   Ron, what's up with these Pop-top canvases ?   I'm now looking
into a  new pop-top canvass manufacturer I just found out about.  Harrison's
Canvas  Crafters & Sewing, 1827 Beaver Bank Road, Beaver Bank, NS, B4G 1C9,
Canada,  902-864-8202, _hccsewing@netscape.net_ (mailto:hccsewing@netscape.net) .
I have  called, no answer, left a message, so far no returned call.  I will be
 trying again today.  Gonna be a PITA to replace now that winter is setting
in as my heated garage is not tall enough to open the pop-top for dismantling
and installing the new canvass.  Gonna have to wait 'till spring I guess.

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
'87 Westy, '90 Carat, '87 Wolfsburg  (Forsale) & Lionel Trains
Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa  Valley
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