In a message dated 28/08/2008 7:59:08 P.M. Central Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

            ABSOLUTELY  !   Mine have had the brackets bent open more times
than I can  remember because the DOWN DRAFT poles were not in place and a huge
DOWN DRAFT  occurred.  Down draft hell, it was a hurricane force down draft.
Don't know where you all live but I've had this happen just about everywhere
I  have been and if you've been following my adventures you'd know me & my bus
 have been in lots of places throughout Canada, USA and Mexico !  The down
draft poles should not be optional and should be put up just before the down
draft starts !  Put a sign on the side of the bus !

>>>>Always put the downdraft poles on just in  case.<<<<<<

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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