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Subject:Re: Best Awning and why
From:David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
Date:Wed, 29 Jun 2016 17:39:49 -0700

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
>

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