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vwbdog Samba Member
Joined: October 11, 2006 Posts: 36
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Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 10:42 pm Post subject: Awnings |
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Hi,
My wife and I have a '76 westfalia. We've looked at several options for awnings/tents we can hang from our bus to give us a camping deck(sort of). The most logical one will cost $300, and it's from the "bus depot" website. It is called "the hamburg". Any thoughts or clever ideas?
I'm telling my wife we can rig something, but she is doubtfull. Any imput that will make my life less costly will be appreciated.
B.C
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westy78 Samba Member
Joined: August 20, 2002 Posts: 2005 Location: Portland OR
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Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 12:30 am Post subject: |
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Did you take a look at this one? I've had mine for about two years now. It's simple, inexpensive and works well. I especially like the dome design. It gives a nice amount of head room unlike the permanently installed awnings. It all packs up into a nice bag for storage.
http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=A7905 _________________ Jasan C.
'78 Westy
VW Campmobile, it goes on vacation with you. |
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Calumet Samba Member
Joined: March 12, 2006 Posts: 20
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Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 7:22 am Post subject: |
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A set of adjustable tent poles from WalMart, a 10x10 poly tarp, a couple of spring clamps, two wooden dowels that will fit into your rain gutter, rope, and a couple of stakes. That is what someone on this forum suggested earlier and it works for me. Cheap and you can get the parts anywhere. |
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dembus Samba Member
Joined: February 02, 2005 Posts: 1272 Location: Fleming Island, Florida
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Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 7:53 am Post subject: |
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Calumet wrote: |
A set of adjustable tent poles from WalMart, a 10x10 poly tarp, a couple of spring clamps, two wooden dowels that will fit into your rain gutter, rope, and a couple of stakes. That is what someone on this forum suggested earlier and it works for me. Cheap and you can get the parts anywhere. |
Ditto!
_________________ "Want a little peace of mind, grab the lowest branch and start to climb"
JJ Grey
69 Westy (R.I.P.)
68 Kombi
70 Westy
68 Beetle Sedan
69 Beetle Sedan
68 Deluxe
71 Deluxe
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pb24ss Samba Member
Joined: June 30, 2005 Posts: 1665 Location: sitting around the fire with the bluegrass band - colorado
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Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 10:05 am Post subject: |
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Calumet wrote: |
A set of adjustable tent poles from WalMart, a 10x10 poly tarp, a couple of spring clamps, two wooden dowels that will fit into your rain gutter, rope, and a couple of stakes. That is what someone on this forum suggested earlier and it works for me. Cheap and you can get the parts anywhere. |
I agree as well.
tent poles from wal-mart - $9
tarp from harbor freight - $3
plastic clips from harbor freight - $4
daughter posing for the camera - $priceless
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Mosparx Samba Member
Joined: October 19, 2004 Posts: 307 Location: Cleveland Ohio
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Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 10:24 am Post subject: |
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Calumet wrote: |
A set of adjustable tent poles from WalMart, a 10x10 poly tarp, a couple of spring clamps, two wooden dowels that will fit into your rain gutter, rope, and a couple of stakes. That is what someone on this forum suggested earlier and it works for me. Cheap and you can get the parts anywhere. |
Same here except I had some spring loaded "bulldog" clips and 3/4" PVC pipe for poles on hand, and rigged mine up for about $5. It aint fancy but it keeps the sun and rain off your head, which is all ya need. Save your money for more IMPORTANT camping essentials, like food and beer. |
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static Samba Member
Joined: March 22, 2002 Posts: 1830 Location: The High Desert
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Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 11:11 am Post subject: |
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I have made the same thing, more or less, but with a PU-coated ripstop tent fly fabric, shock-corded Easton aluminum poles, a top-sekret way of holding it on to the gutter (without clamps) correct reflective guylines and proper tent stakes. I was planning on selling them for $95. |
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dwill49965 Samba Member
Joined: August 08, 2005 Posts: 1396 Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
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Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 12:26 pm Post subject: |
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I like the EZ Awning - have had it two years now. I fiddled with making my own initially - cheap tarp, cheap poles, cheap rope, etc, and got about what I paid for.
Homemade is okay for shade, but in a rainstorm, how well will your flat topped tarps drain? Once some water collects in there, the downward bulge will just get bigger and bigger.
Just my 2 cents. And no making fun of my mother - she's 71 and still camping.
_________________ Darryl
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'78 Westy, Boston Bob built 2.0 L, FI, MSD 6A
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wyomingriviera Samba Member
Joined: October 04, 2006 Posts: 384 Location: Vee-Tee
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Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 12:46 pm Post subject: |
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anyone have experience with a kelty carport?
http://www.rei.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?pro...REI_SEARCH
Kinda like the busdepot, but more deluxe, more $$$
***EDIT***broke down and bought one...really nice! Got pictures in my gallery... _________________ '77 Rivi 2.0 T2 GD
"I tell you, we are here on Earth to fart around, and don't let anybody tell you different."- Kurt Vonnegut
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Quadratrückseite Samba Member
Joined: January 19, 2007 Posts: 239 Location: Castle Rock, CO
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Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 1:01 pm Post subject: |
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I got lucky...mine came with one! I'm assuming it's original.
You can kind of see it here (not open). _________________ 1978 Country Homes Camper conversion
www.gusthevwbus.com
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Trotsky Samba Member
Joined: April 15, 2005 Posts: 268 Location: Damascus, OR
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Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 1:08 pm Post subject: |
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I like the look of the shadyboy...I would like to get one one day, but right now I just use an EZ-up and stake it up against the side of my bus. That way I can drive away to run errands etc if I need to. _________________ 66 Bug
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BusBerd Samba Member
Joined: November 19, 2005 Posts: 834 Location: Minneapolis, MN
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Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 5:59 pm Post subject: |
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Calumet wrote: |
A set of adjustable tent poles from WalMart, ... Cheap and you can get the parts anywhere. |
Baby jesus cries every time you say WalMart. _________________ "The large print giveth and the small print taketh away."
1977 Westfalia Camper Bus 2.0L Fuel Injected Engine, Manual Transmission |
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busout Samba Member
Joined: December 25, 2004 Posts: 59 Location: Alabama
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Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 6:31 pm Post subject: |
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Ordered an EZ-Awning from Bus Depot about a year ago. Still has not shipped. They say they are back ordered. I was hoping to have it for spring camping.
I think they could do better on this. Has anyone else ordered one of these? _________________ 70 Bus
72 Standard Beetle
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casey79westfalia Samba Member
Joined: May 22, 2003 Posts: 1716 Location: Baltimore
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Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 6:41 pm Post subject: |
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I bought an easy up tent that was green for 69$ at my local camping store. Works perfect and does not attach to the bus so I can move it I have too! Alot better looking and more sturdy then the bus depot model, plus cheap!
http://www.variflex.com/canopies.html
I purchased the weekender 10x10 model! _________________ 66 Westfalia
87 Westfalia Syncro "Phoenix"
88 Double Cab
76 Porsche 914
2014 Audi Q7
2010 Tdi Sportwagen
Currently looking for 62 Double Cab, 66 Westfalia Parts!
(Rear seat and pedestal, bumpers, mirrors)
http://www.baycountrymotors.com
My 87 Syncro Westfalia 1.8t Restoration
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=418933
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busout Samba Member
Joined: December 25, 2004 Posts: 59 Location: Alabama
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Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 7:03 pm Post subject: |
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Looks good. I think Sports Authority sells em. Might go get one tommorrow. _________________ 70 Bus
72 Standard Beetle
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steponmebbbboom Samba Member
Joined: May 01, 2004 Posts: 6390
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Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 7:06 pm Post subject: |
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Quadratrückseite wrote: |
I got lucky...mine came with one! I'm assuming it's original. |
it is not. |
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EZ Gruv King of Plaid
Joined: December 10, 2002 Posts: 8544 Location: Las Vegas
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Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 7:15 pm Post subject: |
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Quadratrückseite wrote: |
...mine came with one! I'm assuming it's original.
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Nope, but that is the kind I want. _________________ Eric
1977 Deluxe Westfalia - 2.0L FI Type IV, Completely Original
Photographer for HotVWs, VolksWorld, AirMighty, VW Camper & Commercial, Hayburner, and more.
My Photography Page. |
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Quadratrückseite Samba Member
Joined: January 19, 2007 Posts: 239 Location: Castle Rock, CO
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Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 8:41 pm Post subject: |
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EZ Gruv wrote: |
Quadratrückseite wrote: |
...mine came with one! I'm assuming it's original.
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Nope, but that is the kind I want. |
Here's a shot of it opened.
_________________ 1978 Country Homes Camper conversion
www.gusthevwbus.com
www.eatingpeaches.com |
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Brian Bower Samba Member
Joined: September 28, 2004 Posts: 90 Location: Beach Lake Pa 18405
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Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2007 5:59 am Post subject: |
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Try www.rvawningsonline.com I got mine from them .It is a roll up that mounts on the side of the bus. It is a nice unit ,you can get the sides for it also. A bit of money but you get what you pay for.
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trevize1138 Samba Member
Joined: October 26, 2005 Posts: 694 Location: Wells, MN
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Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2007 8:35 am Post subject: |
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casey79westfalia wrote: |
I bought an easy up tent that was green for 69$ at my local camping store. Works perfect and does not attach to the bus so I can move it I have too! Alot better looking and more sturdy then the bus depot model, plus cheap!
http://www.variflex.com/canopies.html
I purchased the weekender 10x10 model! |
You know, that's a good point about using something unattached so you can drive off whenever you want to. I'd thought about getting an awning with the attached screened-in porch setup to effectively increase the interior of my camping setup. But, my other thought was just one of those free-standing screened-in porch tents. So what if it's not attached, right?
If I really wanted total shade coverage from the bus to the porch I could still attach a tarp between the two. I do now that awnings are nice for shading the camper itself, not just people. _________________ '72 Ghia Coupe
'72 Westy Hardtop (sold in 2013)
'72 Super Beetle (long dead and gone!)
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