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On 29 Jun , 2016, at 6:39 PM, David McNeely wrote:

> I have an awning, but I've never installed one.  I use it most times when I
> camp.  Pmail for details, most on here have heard it ad infinitum.
> 
> mcneely
> 
> On Wed, Jun 29, 2016 at 4:49 PM, Neil2 <vidublu@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> OK folks,
>> 
>> I'm considering an awning install for the first time in my Vanagon
>> experience.  I've a '90 Westy and nothing atop presently.  Vaguely possible
>> I'll install solar panels atop but for now only have plans for a 20x40"
>> luggage rack panel.  At this point I like the idea of an awning without
>> vertical supports but suspect that isn't practical unless I found one of
>> those nice electric ones with automatic retraction for high winds, which I
>> don't think exist in 'Vanagon lengths.  At this point I like the idea of
>> the longest practical awning, which I suppose would extend to both ends of
>> the pop top.  Brand is important since I don't want a piece of crap.
>> Price, meh, it's only money!  Domestic?  Yes, unless it's really easy to
>> ship.
>> 
>> So, PLEASE respond with yes/no and a very brief 'why' IF you've personal
>> experience with an awning.
>> 
>> 1. What brand would you buy?
>> 2. What length would you choose?
>> 3. Which style?
>> 4. Why would you NOT install one if applicable?
>> 5. Is it practical to install one longer than the pop top itself?
>> 
>> Please/thanks!
>> 
>> 
>> --
>> Neil2
>> '82 Diesel Westfalia (Ducky)
>> '86 Vanagon (SaVannah)
>> '08 170" 2500 Mega Roof Sprinter (Moby)
>> '90 Westfalia Subagon
>> Fulltiming since August 2008
>> Nunquam Pendite Divendium
>>