I have one off these, it has no manufacture markings or anything
Identifiable.  the awning is a nylon canvas material.  the edge of the
awning slides into the aluminum  track.  The edge that slides in has a cord,
about like a clothes line, sewn into the canvas.  you could fabricate one of
these it you are handy with a sewing machine.   the awning is then secured
with tent poles ropes and stakes.  I can take a picture of mine if you are
interested.

Leif Paulsen
'86 Syncro "4BY-THOR"

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
> Of Ed Goodrow
> Sent: Sunday, August 08, 1999 6:25 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Awning track?
>
>
> Hello all, simple question from a Westy newbie....above the
> sliding door and
> hidden by the camper shell when closed is a long  (4-5 feet long)silver
> (aluminum) sleve which appears to be there to hold a awning.   Is this a
> factory piece or an after market affair?  Does anyone know the name of the
> type "groove" so I can see if I can find an awning that will mate to it?
>
> Ed
> 84' Westy
>