I was wondering if anybody has any information on tailgate tents (or
cheaper sidetents) currently available.  I love the German tents, but can't
afford the pricetag.  Arkatents used to carry a tailgate tent from a
company called Sportiva that fit the Vanagon (about $260) but they quit
carrying them before I could buy one.  I think that Arkatents had a falling
out with Sportiva, though they may have been discontinued.  Does anybody
know anything about finding one of the Sportiva tents?  Anybody found a
reasonably priced alternative?  I spoke with Cabellas and they say they
have a tent that would attach to the Vanagon tailgate and it is $175.
Anybody know anything about this tent and whether it would really work for
us?  Thanks for any info.

Mark
'89 Wolfsburg

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Mark Schrope
Virginia Institute of Marine Science
PO Box 1346
Route 1208, Greate Road
Gloucester Point, VA 23062
(804)684-7220 [office]   (804)684-7675 or 7007    [labs]
(804)684-7250 [fax]
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