Did my research last year, and the Canadian guy had a nine month backlog, so
maybe he's caught up now.  He does custom work and has lots of colors in
Sunbrella.  The original cotton canvas is available, and is thinner than the
acrylics, so it is a more taught fit.  The acrylic I got from Van Caf� is a
heavier canvas and does not fit as taught, but I wanted non-rotting
synthetic here in the rain belt, where the top may not get a chance to dry
out for days.  

Whatever you choose get the three window version.  My EVC had that, and the
cross ventilation is great!

Stuart

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Tom Carchrae
Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2013 8:51 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Recommendation for Popup Tent. 85 Vanagon

We installed a hemp one from GoWesty.  It was expensive (at least 400
delivered) but it fit well and looks great.  No mould (yet), and seems to
repel water better than I expected (we live in a rain forest - aka BC).

On Tue, Apr 2, 2013 at 10:00 AM, Jon Durham <jon_durham@knology.net> wrote:

> I've searched the archives for recommendations with no luck.
>
> I see there are different materials. Which is best?
>
> A lot are hot for the Canadian tent maker (atelierspk@hotmail.com) and 
> am wondering why.
>
> Jon
>
> --
> "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains 
> unawakened." Anatole France
>