> I have an awning on my westy but would like to have something
> I can drive away from and leave standing. I

Our $119 Ezy- Awning can be converted to a freestanding shelter if you add a
pair of extra legs for $19.95. So you can attach it to the Vanagon (or an
SUV, etc.) when desired, and use it standalone at other times (i.e. if you
leave your campsite for the day).

See http://busdepot.com/details/awning.jsp

>  I've seen tons at all the VW campouts and they are all 1
> 25 mph wind or heavy rain away from self destructing.

An awning or EZ-up will act like a sail in gusty winds. I've seen moderately
severe thunderstorms turn even $600 awnings into twisted wreckages, and/or
send bits of them flying into neighboring campsites and vehicles. It's best
to lower it if things look nasty. Our Ezy-Awning can be lowered on one end
(or both) to cover belongings temporarily during a storm without letting
wind lift it up.

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

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