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Subject:Canadian tire van tent follow-up
From:Frank Condelli
Date:Wed, 21 Aug 1996 05:54:47 -0400 (EDT)

I got one of these puppys, finally after searching all the stores in a 100
mile radius.  None in stock except in Alymer, Qc, they had three.  Well
when I left they had two !  So  the tent,  it is made by "Spalding"
not "CampMate" as I had written previously.  It is a very well made nylon
tent with rain fly and front porch awaning, two zippered windows with
screen as is  the front and rear openings.  Size is 8.5' x 8.5' x 88" . 
Outside poles and goes up quickly.  Regular price is $249.95.  Fitting it
to the Vanagon either the rear hatch or side opening will take some
modification as the tunnel between the vehicle and tent is a tad too high
for the Vanagon side door and the rear hatch is too long and rises up too
high for it to fit at the back.  I have begun modifications to fit it to
the side entry and it is not too complicated, however it will to have a
new, longer zipper installed in the rear fly.  Not all that complicated if
you have some sewing skills and can find a long enough zipper ( I'm still
working on this part so I cnnot report success as yet).  We may use it
this weekend or next before the modifications are complete as it is not a
big problem with the tunnel opening.  That's it for now.

Cheers

Frank

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              *  Frank Condelli  *  Almonte, Ontario, Canada  * 
                      *  ad793@Freenet.carleton.ca  *
                          MGB's and LIONEL Trains

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