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Jedi Samba Member
Joined: October 23, 2007 Posts: 734 Location: Cool California
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Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 8:25 am Post subject: |
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I like the all weather approach to keeping my family warm and dry. I have it up in 10 min.
_________________ 1961 Westfalia SO23 Mango Green/Seagull grey
1961 Westfalia SO34 T/BW
1961 Westfalia SO34 SWR
1964 Westfalia SO33 pearl white
1965 Westfalia SO42 Velvet green
1986 Syncro Wolfram grey with black int GL
1986 Syncro Doka
1987 Syncro Sevana beige Adventurewagen
1987 syncro Sevana beige GL
1973 Pumpkin orange Thing
2 1963 Rag top bug's
1965 Manx
1970 Single cab
1971 combi
1990 Vanagon GL
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andy syncro-nutz Samba Member
Joined: August 22, 2010 Posts: 539 Location: Upper Ottawa Valley
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Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 9:58 am Post subject: |
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Fiamma F45ti with privicy room was my choice Wind out in seconds and sides up in under 5 mins,
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Jedi Samba Member
Joined: October 23, 2007 Posts: 734 Location: Cool California
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Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 10:16 am Post subject: |
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Nice! The disadvantage of that is you cannot detach from it and drive away to town to get the wife her supplies while she and the kids sit happy at the camp I like these kinds of threads because if you are looking at camping options you have a bunch of different peoples likes and opinions here to read. _________________ 1961 Westfalia SO23 Mango Green/Seagull grey
1961 Westfalia SO34 T/BW
1961 Westfalia SO34 SWR
1964 Westfalia SO33 pearl white
1965 Westfalia SO42 Velvet green
1986 Syncro Wolfram grey with black int GL
1986 Syncro Doka
1987 Syncro Sevana beige Adventurewagen
1987 syncro Sevana beige GL
1973 Pumpkin orange Thing
2 1963 Rag top bug's
1965 Manx
1970 Single cab
1971 combi
1990 Vanagon GL
2007 Audi A4 3.2L quattro |
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andy syncro-nutz Samba Member
Joined: August 22, 2010 Posts: 539 Location: Upper Ottawa Valley
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Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 10:30 am Post subject: |
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I got her a fold up bike to go for the supplies whilst i relax, After all i do all the driving
Cooks a mean dish too |
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populuxe59 Samba Member
Joined: February 27, 2007 Posts: 87 Location: Green Bay
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Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 11:28 am Post subject: |
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I've had a Shadyboy and a modern side tent. The tent was great but It always seemed wet when we had to fold it up. Also took up room in the van. We camp with 2 adults+2 kids minimum. You may have room for it.
I like the Shadyboy and no problems with holes. The westy roof covers them. Why worry?
If I would have known about the above pictured 45(?) with add-on side walls I would have gotten that. It really seems worthwhile, enhances your enjoyment. That's what you want? Get it. I'm going to look into that right now. Maybe move the shadyboy to the driver's side. Thanks for the pics! Awnings have always been mysterious to me, with all the arms, latches, sizes, etc. |
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Jamos Samba Member
Joined: July 08, 2005 Posts: 762 Location: Lake Tahoe, CA
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Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 1:08 pm Post subject: |
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climberjohn wrote: |
thummmper wrote: |
4 stakes and bobs yeruncle |
Thummmper,
This is an intriguing idea.
Does anyone have photos of something like this actually in use?
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We improvised something similar last year when it decided to rain for 3 days straight on a Yosemite trip. We were a little unprepared, but did have a huge awning onboard.
If planned a little better I think this kind of tarp set up could be great.
_________________ '86 Wolfy Westy Weekender
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bjrogers86auto Samba Member
Joined: March 26, 2009 Posts: 1375 Location: Halifax, N.S.
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Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 2:01 pm Post subject: awning |
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We use a MEC Supertarp. With the GW rainfly it's the cat's meow. With proper pole placement and a little ingenuity you can drop it off the van and drive away for the day. Mark where you park and setting up takes minutes. Nothing on the side of the van, huge square footage and adjustable for all sorts of conditions. As a master of tarpology(self-appointed) it's my best work ever.( Faces have been blurred for witness protection reasons...jk)
$150.
http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PROD...4302702975
Brian. Tarpologist. _________________ 86 Vanagon GL Westfalia 2.1
18 Nissan Frontier Pro 4X
19 Honda Civic Hatchback
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blake28 Samba Member
Joined: September 29, 2005 Posts: 141 Location: Iowa City, IA
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Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 6:21 pm Post subject: |
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Does anyone know who makes this awning? Looks nice.
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Mundopacheco Samba Member
Joined: November 14, 2006 Posts: 439 Location: Durango, Colorado
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Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 6:53 pm Post subject: |
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Tarpologist, nice setup. I've thought of doing the same thing. This eliminates the dripping rain gutter. Looks good, but funny looking family.....
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pixit Samba Member
Joined: September 14, 2010 Posts: 9 Location: Calgary, Alberta
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Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 7:18 pm Post subject: |
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blake28 wrote: |
Does anyone know who makes this awning? Looks nice.
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Looks like a Shady Boy awning to me.
http://www.shadyboy.com _________________ 1986 Westy, manual, stock
Dented, rusty, but still moving...
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syncrodoka Samba Member
Joined: December 27, 2005 Posts: 11998 Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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Posted: Sun May 01, 2011 8:22 pm Post subject: |
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Yeah, that is a shady body. They are kind of a PITA to set up. |
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kamzcab86 Samba Moderator
Joined: July 26, 2008 Posts: 7892 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 12:31 am Post subject: |
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I went with the Dometic A&E Catalina, it is the same as the old Transawn 2000. |
TransAwn 2000 on mine:
In windy conditions, guy-lines are used; in rainy weather, one side is lowered slightly for run-off. _________________ ~Kamz
1986 Cabriolet: www.Cabby-Info.com
1990 Vanagon Westfalia: Old Blue's Blog
2016 Golf GTI S
"Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance." - 孔子
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1621 Samba Member
Joined: May 15, 2006 Posts: 2174
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Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 4:11 am Post subject: |
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syncrodoka wrote: |
Yeah, that is a shady body. They are kind of a PITA to set up. |
How is it a PITA? _________________ '85 Westy |
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MichaelRpdx Samba Member
Joined: September 21, 2010 Posts: 146 Location: Portland, OR
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Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 4:39 am Post subject: |
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I also have the Dometic, a Catalina 2500 model. Paid for and installed by the previous owner. It's very easy for one person setup.
_________________ Michael in PDX
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syncrodoka Samba Member
Joined: December 27, 2005 Posts: 11998 Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 4:46 am Post subject: |
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It is basically a tent rolled into a aluminum tube. If there is a breeze during setup you have to chase the fabric since it is so light weight. There are sets of poles that need to be installed and if you don't use it regularly it is easy to forget where they go. I had the optional down poles and they all fit into the case but it takes some doing. Folding it correctly and rolling everything into the case in a breeze also tests the patience.
The set up and break down takes enough effort that we didn't use ours very often. A different type that is easier to deploy/put away would prove to be used more often.
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McVanagon Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2007 Posts: 1684 Location: Northern part of the Virginia
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Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 6:51 am Post subject: |
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Can't say I would really use an awning much at all, but I was always curious about the simple $100 Kelty Car Tarp.
_________________ '69 Mike
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Syncrozilla Samba Member
Joined: September 11, 2004 Posts: 772 Location: Santa Barbara
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Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 7:02 am Post subject: |
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I have seen several Shady boy awnings that were mounted withot any holes drilled in the van body. I'm not sure who is making the mounting kits but they are out there. Basically a modified version of the fiamma mounts.
For me the number one criteria is ease of use. If something takes a long time to set up I find that it does not get used. The fiamma takes about 45 seconds to set up and it does not take up any space inside the van. _________________ Please do not message me on TheSamba. Use my email, [email protected] |
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Jedi Samba Member
Joined: October 23, 2007 Posts: 734 Location: Cool California
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Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 7:16 am Post subject: |
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One thing about these shadyboy's and fiama is in all of these pics posted here I can really see how effective they are at shading the camp I am just sayin they are great at what they do~setup easy and hang on the Vanagon. Other than the Fiama with drop down walls they all look like a ripoff to me. _________________ 1961 Westfalia SO23 Mango Green/Seagull grey
1961 Westfalia SO34 T/BW
1961 Westfalia SO34 SWR
1964 Westfalia SO33 pearl white
1965 Westfalia SO42 Velvet green
1986 Syncro Wolfram grey with black int GL
1986 Syncro Doka
1987 Syncro Sevana beige Adventurewagen
1987 syncro Sevana beige GL
1973 Pumpkin orange Thing
2 1963 Rag top bug's
1965 Manx
1970 Single cab
1971 combi
1990 Vanagon GL
2007 Audi A4 3.2L quattro |
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JeffRobenolt Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2007 Posts: 1513 Location: Wisconsin
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Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 7:41 am Post subject: |
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Look at the pic in my sig. It is all in how you park your van to get the shade. The Sun is pretty predictable.
Jeff _________________ --------------------------------------------------------
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CessnaJon Samba Member
Joined: August 15, 2008 Posts: 677 Location: Senoia,GA
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Posted: Mon May 02, 2011 9:21 am Post subject: |
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Does anyone have a Eurocampers awning?(maybe justkampers) Cant remember the name but it seemed reasonable at $150 _________________ 1973 Westy (shared birthday)
1990 Westy Multivan
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