78' Riviera Plan 1, Penthouse top accessories

Cookiemonster78

Hey there,
I'm offically new to The Samba but I have been using it as a resource for the months now.
I purchased my 78' in July and am finding that I have a ton of questions, some of which I have found information on and some of which I am still struggling with.
I am finding original optional accessories pretty much impossible to find! So I've decided to try my hand at fabrication. My father is a seamster and we're both quite handy. Does any one have plan/design/pattern information for the Riviera side canopy, childs hammock, side table or even outdoor table stand? Of course if you have any of these items and would like to sell I'd consider buying them too!
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adamgraves · Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 10:45 pm Post subject:

i looked forever for plans for the rivi tent and never found. I took mine off and used it as a template and then improved the original design with better fabric, larger beefier screen windows... really it's one big long wrap that seems at the back... although the top frame is large than the back if i remember right...

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cdennisg · Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 11:31 pm Post subject:

Are you looking for a Rivi awning or tent? The tent was made by White Stag, and I have one if you'd like to reference it.
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Cookiemonster78 · Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 4:03 pm Post subject:

Cookiemonster78 · Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 4:09 pm Post subject:

Adamgraves, I like you bus, nice style! I'm in Sandpoint pretty often, I'll be sure to keep an eye out for smokey! Also Thanks for your info, I have a feeling I'm going to have to wing it and come up with something close I guess it'll give me the opportunity create the quality/style I'm looking for. I like striped awnings from the older buses but like the idea of having the whole thing screened in as well. [/quote]
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cdennisg · Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 6:41 pm Post subject:

Come to think of it, I can't recall ever seeing a "Riviera" specific awning. Is there a brochure with one pictured?
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Heliconman · Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 9:01 pm Post subject:

I thought I remembered reading a long time ago that the original company that made the pop top for the riviera was still in business and the tops were still available? We were thinking of buying a riviera at one time but found a great deal on a westfalia so I stopped looking for Rivi stuff. Search here for threads on Rivieras and maybe you will find the thread.

cdennisg · Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 9:17 pm Post subject:

Cookiemonster78 · Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 9:47 pm Post subject:

Cookiemonster78 · Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 9:55 pm Post subject:

This is the link where I saw the canopy and I'm sure I remember seeing posts on here with pictures of frames but they didnt have any info and I'm not having any luck finding them tonight.

http://wetwesties.tripod.com/riviera/index1.html
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Franklinstein · Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 10:04 pm Post subject: Riviera registry

Cookie,

You do know about the registry right?

http://rivieraregistry.com/index.php

Check out the brochure pages, I see an awning and tent pictured.

http://rivieraregistry.com/lit/mid-70%27s/riv-p5.jpg

Lots of cool info there...
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Cookiemonster78 · Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 10:11 pm Post subject:

Yeah, I think thats where I originally saw the brochure. I have tried to get involved with the forum but they seem to have techinical difficulties. I'll keep trying though, I would imagine its full of usefull Rivi info.
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edhnb · Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2012 12:23 am Post subject:

I have the blue tent from the brochure. Let me know if you need any information from/about it.
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cdennisg · Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2012 11:18 pm Post subject: Re: Riviera registry

MadMax78 · Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 2:53 am Post subject:

Cookiemonster78 · Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 9:33 am Post subject:

Yeah, I'd love to see one so I can attempt to replicate. I'm sure buying an original isn't an option. Anyone have any pictures?
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baumer99 · Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 9:26 pm Post subject:

Mine came with the original canopy. The material was a thin blue nylon. I don't have any photos of the original setup.

The only photo I have on here is with the "shortly" replacement fabric, ie full length, half width.

The attachment system is a common one, I call it a rope-guide style. Most awning / upholstery places should be able to help. A couple of places around here still sell the materials.

A rope is sewn into one side of the fabric, which then feeds into a track attached to the bus. Roll up the awning, secure with a couple of Velcro straps and tuck under the pop top. The velcro straps are secured under the track, so it keeps the awning snug to the track.

Originally, aluminum fold out arms are attached through an aluminum tube and that also rolled up with the fabric under the top.

I opted to replace the pole setup with two height adjustable ones, minus the attaching pole. Allows for angle adjustment for wind, rain, sun etc.

I have 3 awnings in total, this one, a 9 x 9 stand alone style dining canopy and a Norseman Apollo. This setup is fairly nice. Less material and doesn't stick out when not in use like the all aluminum Norseman and about equal to the 9 x 9 stand alone, and this one is firmly secured to the bus.

some more Riviera discussion here:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=431115
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Cookiemonster78 · Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 9:36 pm Post subject:

Great! Thanks for the info!
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Cookiemonster78 · Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 9:56 pm Post subject:

I did a lil research, sounds like the track is simply called an awning track, I found a few results with rope track as well. Seems quite simple! Thanks again!
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Cookiemonster78 · Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2012 9:16 am Post subject:

Now that we've got the awning figured out. Does anyone have the dimensions to the side table that folds up off of the chair nearest to the slider door?
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