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Subject:Re: Westy Car Covers
From:Jim Felder
Date:Wed, 12 Sep 2012 21:19:52 -0500

Three years ago I sewed my own cover design out of tyvek. Still going
strong in sun and rain, which we get a lot of each in Alabama. Keeps the
interior cool in summer and dry in the rainy seasons.

Jim

On Wed, Sep 12, 2012 at 1:18 PM, JRodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote:

> Down here in the Deep South the covers are used to protectg from the UV.
> The combination of high heat, humidity and UV just kills paint jobs and
> interiors. A good window tint helps on the interior some, but if it's
> going to be parked a while, a good cover  is a must. In winter it's no
> problem.
>
> John
>
>
> On 9/11/2012 5:22 PM, J B wrote:
>
>> Hi everyone:
>>
>> Will most likely not be driving the camper during the winter and would
>> like some opinions on car covers for my 81 Westy. I have seen examples on
>> Ebay from $75 to over $400 on GoWesty. Can anyone please share any
>> experience they have had? I don't have a garage and I mainly want to
>> protect from the wet/moldy Portland winters.
>>
>> I also noticed one on Samba for a reasonable price
>>
>> http://www.thesamba.com/vw/**classifieds/detail.php?id=**1028150<http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1028150>
>>
>> Thanks - John.
>>
>>