I had one of those on my ’84 when they were cheaper.  One thing I advise is to always use the tie downs.  Once on a clear summer day a sudden gust of wind lifted the awning up and the center pole was launched out like it was shot from a slingshot and put a big dent in the cabinet.  It would have really hurt if I’d been inside.

 

It’s a sophisticated design, but my next awning will be Bus Depot’s. 

 

Stuart

 

From: J Stewart [mailto:fonman4277@comcast.net] 
Sent: Thursday, April 04, 2013 6:21 PM
To: Stuart MacMillan
Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Interesting Thing About My Westy...

 

I've been thinking about buying it a welcome home present. I was thinking a Shady boy awning, but damn those are $$$. Now leaning more towards Bus Depots awning. Maybe a Colgan bra too. As I had mentioned in an earlier post, I had done so much to this van, I had forgotten some of the things-like the upgraded headlights and wiring. This was just sooooo much easier than starting over on another one! 

Jeff Stewart

 

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You, sir, are a lucky dog!  Now dive into it and make it better.

Stuart
'85 Westy

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of J Stewart
Sent: Thursday, April 04, 2013 5:28 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Interesting Thing About My Westy...

As I said, deal is done, my ' 85 Westy is back home in my driveway. The buyer bought it back in October of 2012. The mileage was 123,306. I just looked at the odometer a little while ago, it is now 123,606. 300 miles in 6 months! That includes him driving the 40 miles or so back to my house. I guess he really didn't have time to use it!

Jeff Stewart