Did you see the posted picture of the actual german-made device ?   It was
posted the other day.
Retractable too, looked like.

Scott

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jonce Fancher" <streetbugs@VERIZON.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 4:02 PM
Subject: Re: Cargo area cover

> Hi all
> Mooooons ago I thought of building something like this but didn't
> really think anyone would have interest. Would not be able to do a
> retract gig. Only a simple hook or bungee thing. I have a 84 7
> passenger. Next time I have it cleaned out I will check to see what
> could happen. Might also be a good gig for the Bay. Will see. At this
> time it is the Busy Season for Boats, RVs and all that fun outdoor
> stuff here. So I am swamped. I will scribble this down in my Idea
> Book and see what happens.
> C-ya Jonce
>
>
>
>>That would be our buddy, Jonce Fancher.  Cool Vanagon stuff found
>>here: http://www.fanchers.com/
>>
>>
>>
>>On 5/18/10, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:
>> > the awning / canvas guy can make you one.
>> > I see his posts now and then.
>> > Jonce is his first name.
>> > he's got a site but I don't know the URL.
>> > He makes all kinds of cloth things for vanagons ..
>> > he'd be glad to I bet.
>> > Scott
>> > www.turbovans.com
>> >
>> >
>> > ----- Original Message -----
>> > From: "Annie" <lsandrsn@GMAIL.COM>
>> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
>> > Sent: Monday, May 17, 2010 9:14 PM
>> > Subject: Cargo area cover
>> >
>> >
>> >> Perhaps you've seen those cargo area covers in many station wagon or
>> >> hatch
>> >> back type vehicles (Subaru's, Honda's, Acura's I know have them).
>> >> Usually
>> >> they're kind of a soft material and roll up like a shade to get the
>> >> cargo
>> >> area. Or in some cars, you can still get to the cargo area with it
>> >> closed.
>> >> They keep your stuff from flying around and from being seen from the
>> >> outside.
>> >>
>> >> Does anyone know of anything like for a Vanagon? If so, where can I
>> >> get
>> >> one?
>> >> (I have an '85 GL Passenger version if that's helpful.)
>> >>
>> >> Thanks!
>> >>
>> >> Be blessed,
>> >> ~Annie
>> >
>>
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>>Pete
>>'79 Westy "Aardvark"
>>'87 Westy "JoesVan"
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