The pattern is for a non Westy van so there will be a longer than necessary insulation panel on the passenger side rear.

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 From: Al Knoll <anasasi@GMAIL.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM 
Sent: Tuesday, November 5, 2013 10:53 AM
Subject: Re: Propex alternative?
 

On Tue, Nov 5, 2013 at 6:59 AM, Stuart Fedak VE3SMF <ve3smf@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Anyone can be uncomfortable while Vanagon camping.� The real art is to be comfortable, and at the same time being some what of a minamalist.� This is a balance.
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Well put, Mr. Fedak VE3SMF

Should that be a hyphenated last name or it is some sort of secret
code?� (humor intended).
.
I too subscribed to a minimalist kit long ago but now in my rust
years, having difficulty maintaining my balance, I have gradually
added to the kit.� A leisurely wander through "The Complete Walker" or
"Cooking on and off the road"� will guide those who wish to travel in
that style.� Stalking the wild asparagus is also a fine reference tome
for wilderness adventure.

For now, I carry a fork, the one I found years ago in the road and
took without permission.

My propex, the 1800, honks on just fine after early warranty repairs
by Karl, but as we have hinted around , the thermodynamics of winter
in the vanagon (das eis box) involve not only production of but
conservation of those slippery therms.� Cee Bailey makes some truly
useful insulated window coverings.� And thanks to Mikey they may still
have a pattern for Vanagons.

The three laws of thermodynamics summarized for the non technical among us:

1.� You can't win.
2.� You can't break even.
3.� You can't get out of the game.

Their product is a set of custom-cut alumium/mylar
reflective/insulating window thingys like the folding sunscreens
popular with advertisers, but that adhere using suck-shun cups.� Stick
em on and be cool, or keep warm depending on the thermal gradient
between the great outdoors and your humble abode.� � Rather a passive
thermal idea.� Well accepted in the aircraft industry.� Made in USA to
Vanagon Specifications.� BTW they also function as window shades for
those who would not like to be casually observed by the evil eye while
brewing up.� And keeps the bats out.

http://www.autosunshields.com/

Look for volkswagen and tiguan for an example as they don't have a
current photo of a vanagon.� I spoke with Danny there in Montebello CA
and told him I would be promoting his company on the esteemed vanagon
list.� He will be searching his archival storage for the pattern.

Thanks to RJones for responding to the test-tickle on the thermal
barrier.� The kodachrome fades even more quickly these days.� Probably
keeps the bats in the belfry where they belong.

Pensionerd.