ShadyBoy. Had ours since 2003 and it still seems new.  Been through many
thunder / rain storms and still provides, excellent shade, shelter and is
very easy to set up and take down.  Great workmanship and solid materials.

http://www.shadyboy.com/

Pete O
'87 Westy "JoesVan"
'79 Westy"Aardvark"

On Wed, Jun 29, 2016 at 7:49 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
>