There are probably things I don't know and understand about tent construction and function.  Of course, unless one has arms six feet long, the window would have to be closed from inside (as it is with the zipper).  That might mean a more effective (bigger?) flap for rain protection than currently -- dunno.  I'll bet a capable tent fabricator could work it out.  DMc

---- BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:
> How would you propose to close the Velcro? From the inside? That would mean the opening in the tent would need additional reinforcement compared the zippered variety.
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> BenT
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> On Nov 17, 2010, at 4:47 PM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET> wrote:
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> > When replacing these, why not just go with very good quality velcro for the whole thing, and dispense with the zipper altogether.  I find the zipper on mine to be a royal (as opposed to a commoner's) pain.  If there is something I am not understanding, let me know.  Dave
> >
> > ---- Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> >> Yes, that's what I had in mind.
> >>
> >> Jim
> >>
> >> On Wed, Nov 17, 2010 at 4:22 PM, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote:
> >>> At 04:19 PM 11/17/2010  -0600, Jim Felder wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>> For what the thought is worth, why don't we ask Jonce if he could sew
> >>>> his existing screens to enough fabric to sew a zipper to, and make
> >>>> that fit as a replacement. It could be pinned into place and
> >>>> hand-sewn, or, as his kit is supplied, you could use adhesive to keep
> >>>> it in place.
> >>>
> >>> How about a zipper already installed on the screen ready to hand-stitch onto
> >>> the tent material.  Probably wouldn't end up nice and tight, but would be a
> >>> great deal easier than removing the tent.  And as I mentioned, the
> >>> application I have in mind (Millies van) has the same problem with the
> >>> canvas window.
> >>>
> >>> Yrs,
> >>> d
> >>>
> >
> > --
> > David McNeely

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