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Subject:Re: Replacing Canvas on Westy
From:David Vickery
Date:Mon, 20 Jun 2011 09:36:38 -0700

Funny thing, the squared off front on that canvas is very much like the OEM ones from 91 and maybe 90.  I like the perimeter zipper better too, but they apparently changed the design at the end of the run so the screen could be removable.   And I agree, it is nice, but not up to the level of original Westfalia quality IMO.

--- On Sun, 6/19/11, Karl Mullendore <tdiguru@WESTYVENTURES.COM> wrote:

> From: Karl Mullendore <tdiguru@WESTYVENTURES.COM>
> I just installed one of these last week. Excellent quality and fit,
> however not 'OEM Westfalia'. Out of three people I asked about the
> zipper setup on the front window, none liked it. Nothing at all like the
> OEM window flap with it's perimeter zipper - it has a zipper across the
> top and then velcro on the sides. The side winow zippers seem a tad on
> the weak side also.  Bummer, guess I won't be buying one of these for my
> own van after all. I'll have to look at other options.
> Karl

Next time, I'd look into the company in canada that custom makes them.  The material looks like better quality, it has a perimeter zipper in front, it costs a little bit more and the fit is a little loose (they say they do it on purpose, so maybe it can be made tighter)

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