78' Riviera Plan 1, Penthouse top accessories

Red Fau Veh · Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2014 10:01 am Post subject:

I'm not sure it is the rule to stick them into a wheel like that, but dude I got it from said it does. He most likely is following the pic in the brochure, but I bet sticking it into the ground is an option. Very Happy

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cdennisg · Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2014 11:57 pm Post subject:

^^^ Interesting. I guess early bay drivers need not apply. I don't see those poles fitting wide five 14" wheels.
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Red Fau Veh · Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2014 10:31 am Post subject:

Ok I braved the freezing weather and took these pics today.

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1971 Deluxe Sunroof Bay 1905 stroker, dual idf40's, 74mm Scat forged crank, engle 110 cam. CB 044 heads, AutoCraft rockers, chromoly push rods
1973 Orange transporter stock type 4 with dual 40 Dellortos and Empi single quiet pack
1969 Adventurewagen blue whale Gene Berg 1776 built by Dave Kawell dual 36 DRLA's, Vintage Speed exhaust, Bosch 019 screamer
1961 Swivel Seat camper, L345 grey

cdennisg · Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2014 10:39 pm Post subject:

I would love to see an up close pic of how the canopy fits and how it is attached to the bus roof. Could you mock up your poles to show us how they fit into the wheels?
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Red Fau Veh · Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2014 9:53 pm Post subject: Re: Riviera registry

kamara · Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 9:00 pm Post subject:

Unfortunately - my rivi (73) had a rotten westy interior when I bought it - sorry I can't help.
Love this thread - very informational...
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cdennisg · Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 5:04 pm Post subject:

Thanks. I wish I had the means to go get that one. Oh well.
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sneakyjack · Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 5:03 pm Post subject:

enjoy -

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cdennisg · Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 12:21 pm Post subject:

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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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: Mon Jan 16, 2012 9:36 pm Post subject:

Great! Thanks for the info!
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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: 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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MadMax78 · Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 2:53 am Post subject:

cdennisg · Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2012 11:18 pm Post subject: Re: Riviera registry

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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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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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 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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