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Turbod16v Samba Member
Joined: October 11, 2016 Posts: 156 Location: beaver twp, PA
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Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2020 5:00 pm Post subject: Re: Official Side Tent thread FAQ |
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thank you, I have searched those images before that is how I found the instructions and that mine was the universal van tent...the magnetic tape!
sounds like maybe the flap on the bus specific yellow/blue version is 9" not 26" like my universal, going by the instructions saying to leave 9" of clearance between tent and bus. _________________ 1971 westy tin top that got a 74 up pop top bolted on |
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WarryBhite Samba Member
Joined: May 24, 2018 Posts: 21 Location: Belgium
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Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2020 12:41 am Post subject: Re: Official Side Tent thread FAQ |
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Hi Everyone!
I have a Westfalia "circus tent" from the 70's in good condition but it did not come with the tentbag.
I would like to buy a tentbag but does anyone have a tentbag which he/she could measure so I'm buying the right size?
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seshbus Samba Member
Joined: December 29, 2014 Posts: 43 Location: Orange County, CA
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Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2020 7:42 pm Post subject: Re: Official Side Tent thread FAQ |
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Okay so I am looking into getting one of these bay window "circus tents" for my split bus. As far as I can tell they will work fine on a split bus?
I checked each page of this thread and saw some pics of them on splitties but no real confirmation about the fitment. Any advice/tips appreciated! Thanks. |
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busdaddy Samba Member
Joined: February 12, 2004 Posts: 51152 Location: Surrey B.C. Canada, but thinking of Ukraine
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Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2020 7:50 pm Post subject: Re: Official Side Tent thread FAQ |
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I see no reason why they wouldn't fit a split, the driprail is the same on the part that matters. You'll have the pocket for the sliding door against the side of the bus that does nothing for you, but a few strong magnets will seal up any gaps if they bug you. _________________ Rust NEVER sleeps and stock never goes out of style.
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rugblaster Samba Member
Joined: March 31, 2016 Posts: 1171 Location: San Angelo, Texas
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Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2020 10:17 pm Post subject: Re: Official Side Tent thread FAQ |
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My '69 Westfalia camper's m-code plate says that it came with a tent. So, if one of y'all have my tent it would be cool to have it back. Probably a yellow one.
In liew of that happening, I was wondering if anyone has ever modified a EZ-up type shade into a tent? It would be half built for you and it wouldn't take much to fill in the sides. Just have the sides zip onto the rest of it. Those EZ-up's set up in 2 minutes. No poles and lines to fart with.
I bought a walking foot sewing machine from Sailrite.com the other day and they have all the fabric, zippers, hardware, clear plastic for windows, thread etc. to build whatever you can imagine.....they are geared toward boat equipment like sails, dodgers, hatch covers, sail covers and the like. The big billboard companies use that reinforced vinyl product to make those outdoor billboards and they just give the old ones away.....might make cool sides, damn sure weather proof. Not original, but functional perhaps.
Anyone? _________________ '69 Karmy, '69 Camper, Meyers clone, '65 drag bug, 10.78 @ 128 (sold it) '51 Dodge farm truck,
'09 MB E350 '18 MB E400, '65 Plymouth Valiant convertible and a '19 Ford F250 King Ranch (nicer, but dirty, farm truck)
VWoA factory trained line tech 75 till 90 or so
ASE Master Certification
VWoA Assoc. of Quality Technicians inductee (One of 25 in the five state southwest region)
La Confrerie des Chevaliers du Tastevin (San Angelo Chapter)
TCU ......GO FROGS!!!!!!
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seshbus Samba Member
Joined: December 29, 2014 Posts: 43 Location: Orange County, CA
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Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2020 10:32 pm Post subject: Re: Official Side Tent thread FAQ |
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busdaddy wrote: |
I see no reason why they wouldn't fit a split, the driprail is the same on the part that matters. You'll have the pocket for the sliding door against the side of the bus that does nothing for you, but a few strong magnets will seal up any gaps if they bug you. |
Okay that is what I was thinking. I assumed it just attached on the drip rail but was unsure. Thanks! I don't care too much about the pocket of the sliding door and just like you said, magnets would fix that. maybe I'll even get a baywindow in the future. |
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busdaddy Samba Member
Joined: February 12, 2004 Posts: 51152 Location: Surrey B.C. Canada, but thinking of Ukraine
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Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2020 11:04 pm Post subject: Re: Official Side Tent thread FAQ |
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rugblaster wrote: |
My '69 Westfalia camper's m-code plate says that it came with a tent. So, if one of y'all have my tent it would be cool to have it back. Probably a yellow one.
In liew of that happening, I was wondering if anyone has ever modified a EZ-up type shade into a tent? It would be half built for you and it wouldn't take much to fill in the sides. Just have the sides zip onto the rest of it. Those EZ-up's set up in 2 minutes. No poles and lines to fart with.
I bought a walking foot sewing machine from Sailrite.com the other day and they have all the fabric, zippers, hardware, clear plastic for windows, thread etc. to build whatever you can imagine.....they are geared toward boat equipment like sails, dodgers, hatch covers, sail covers and the like. The big billboard companies use that reinforced vinyl product to make those outdoor billboards and they just give the old ones away.....might make cool sides, damn sure weather proof. Not original, but functional perhaps.
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My Mom slapped together various awnings and tents to fit Dad's split buses using her singer 155W, your machine can't be much different. Start sewing up some joiner flaps and figuring out where to put snaps, etc.. and see how they fit, there's nothing like failed experiments to make you an expert Even better if you have a source for stuff to experiment with, I'm not kidding about failed projects, we all do it, it's how you learn. _________________ Rust NEVER sleeps and stock never goes out of style.
Please don't PM technical questions, ask your problem in public so everyone can play along. If you think it's too stupid post it here
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rugblaster Samba Member
Joined: March 31, 2016 Posts: 1171 Location: San Angelo, Texas
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Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2020 11:39 pm Post subject: Re: Official Side Tent thread FAQ |
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busdaddy wrote: |
rugblaster wrote: |
My '69 Westfalia camper's m-code plate says that it came with a tent. So, if one of y'all have my tent it would be cool to have it back. Probably a yellow one.
In liew of that happening, I was wondering if anyone has ever modified a EZ-up type shade into a tent? It would be half built for you and it wouldn't take much to fill in the sides. Just have the sides zip onto the rest of it. Those EZ-up's set up in 2 minutes. No poles and lines to fart with.
I bought a walking foot sewing machine from Sailrite.com the other day and they have all the fabric, zippers, hardware, clear plastic for windows, thread etc. to build whatever you can imagine.....they are geared toward boat equipment like sails, dodgers, hatch covers, sail covers and the like. The big billboard companies use that reinforced vinyl product to make those outdoor billboards and they just give the old ones away.....might make cool sides, damn sure weather proof. Not original, but functional perhaps.
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My Mom slapped together various awnings and tents to fit Dad's split buses using her singer 155W, your machine can't be much different. Start sewing up some joiner flaps and figuring out where to put snaps, etc.. and see how they fit, there's nothing like failed experiments to make you an expert Even better if you have a source for stuff to experiment with, I'm not kidding about failed projects, we all do it, it's how you learn. |
That is why I bought the macihine....to learn....my mom (87yo) can sew like a mfer and I thought she could help me. She don't have walking foot machine to sew heavy fabrics....this machine is a beast. . So far I've made 3 mini bike seats, the old mini bikes like we had in the 60's growing up..I collect a few of these machines. They turned out well. I think I'm going to try this and really jazz up a EZ'UP with stripes and shit.....I'll post pic when I'm done, but it might be a while _________________ '69 Karmy, '69 Camper, Meyers clone, '65 drag bug, 10.78 @ 128 (sold it) '51 Dodge farm truck,
'09 MB E350 '18 MB E400, '65 Plymouth Valiant convertible and a '19 Ford F250 King Ranch (nicer, but dirty, farm truck)
VWoA factory trained line tech 75 till 90 or so
ASE Master Certification
VWoA Assoc. of Quality Technicians inductee (One of 25 in the five state southwest region)
La Confrerie des Chevaliers du Tastevin (San Angelo Chapter)
TCU ......GO FROGS!!!!!! |
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DougB Samba Member
Joined: January 09, 2007 Posts: 1076 Location: Falls Church, Virginia, USA
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Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2020 11:40 pm Post subject: Re: Official Side Tent thread FAQ |
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For the person asking about tent bags, I have 4 side tents and even for the one that has an original bag I instead had tent and pole bags made by Fanchers, an advertiser in the Samba Classifieds and based in Michigan, I think. Of course they’re not originals, but they have a few stock-ish fabric options, the bags are durable, they can be made with pull string or Velcro closure, and they last. _________________ '75 Campmobile (tin-top to SpaceRoof)
'73 Fastback
'52 BMW R67/2
'41 Zundapp KS600
'55 Puch SGS250
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mewidmer Samba Member
Joined: March 29, 2017 Posts: 8 Location: Los Angeles
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Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2020 9:56 pm Post subject: Re: Official Side Tent thread FAQ |
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Hi! First post - and first the wealth of knowledge on this site is just amazing.
Trying to identify this tent/awning and if anyone can point me to an image of one assembled.
I’m pretty sure once assembled it will attach to special bar with extensions on the roof rack. Also guessing only the red/white is original with white sections add ons?
I didn’t see any markings when I pulled it out of the bag, but maybe I missed a clue.
Thanks for the help!
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mewidmer Samba Member
Joined: March 29, 2017 Posts: 8 Location: Los Angeles
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Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2020 8:15 pm Post subject: Re: Official Side Tent thread FAQ |
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Ok it’s an canopy...when I have better parking will share a picture installed with the bus.
Once I looked at all of the parts - it made sense. Gotta love that German engineering
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TransportersRus Samba Member
Joined: October 21, 2013 Posts: 7 Location: Snellville, Georgia
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Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2021 6:29 pm Post subject: Re: Official Side Tent thread FAQ |
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Good evening All,
We have a ASI Side tent for our Riviera (the Blue & Yellow one) and the Zipper has separated from the material. We need to have this fixed and need some recommendations on a good company to do this for us.
Thanks _________________ Just a Guy that likes Volkswagens, some say that I have a problem.....
1971 Type 3 Fastback
1973 ASI Riviera
1988 Transporter T3 Doppelkabine
1990 Transporter T3 Doppelkabine
2013 Beetle Convertible TDI (Hers)
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busdaddy Samba Member
Joined: February 12, 2004 Posts: 51152 Location: Surrey B.C. Canada, but thinking of Ukraine
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Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2021 7:06 pm Post subject: Re: Official Side Tent thread FAQ |
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Ask the local boat repair outfits who does their tops. Or maybe an auto upholstery shop. _________________ Rust NEVER sleeps and stock never goes out of style.
Please don't PM technical questions, ask your problem in public so everyone can play along. If you think it's too stupid post it here
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notchboy Samba Member
Joined: April 27, 2002 Posts: 22462 Location: Escondido CA
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Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2021 9:35 pm Post subject: Re: Official Side Tent thread FAQ |
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busdaddy wrote: |
Ask the local boat repair outfits who does their tops. Or maybe an auto upholstery shop. |
Great starting point. Think big. In Seattle there are lots of sail and or tent related shops that could easily accommodate this type of work. In Snellville, Georgia who can do this type of work? You will need to look. _________________
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OK, this thread is over. You win. |
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1964 T34 S Convertible
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busdaddy Samba Member
Joined: February 12, 2004 Posts: 51152 Location: Surrey B.C. Canada, but thinking of Ukraine
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Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2021 8:45 am Post subject: Re: Official Side Tent thread FAQ |
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notchboy wrote: |
busdaddy wrote: |
Ask the local boat repair outfits who does their tops. Or maybe an auto upholstery shop. |
Great starting point. Think big. In Seattle there are lots of sail and or tent related shops that could easily accommodate this type of work. In Snellville, Georgia who can do this type of work? You will need to look. |
Exactly, you need someone with the equipment and experience in handling large chunks of fabric, it's hard to wrangle a huge pile like a tent through a common sewing machine.
Another industry to ask is truckers, who repairs and builds their tarps?
Edit: also ask the local party rental place who fixes their bouncy castle when it blows a seam. _________________ Rust NEVER sleeps and stock never goes out of style.
Please don't PM technical questions, ask your problem in public so everyone can play along. If you think it's too stupid post it here
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Miskeroo Samba Member
Joined: May 30, 2017 Posts: 95 Location: Langley
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Posted: Thu May 27, 2021 7:37 pm Post subject: Re: Official Side Tent thread FAQ |
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Thought I would share my new bay window, circus tent.
It’s in near new condition, set up only couple times. I have read all of the tent threads and am going to share all the info on mine in hopes it will help others identify the differences of the tents over the years.
It’s a 1972, as per the faint stamp near the inside of the front entrance. Also has the inspectors initials there.
It has the brown poles
Blue tie downs attached to the grey base
Arched, zippered windows
Small door and zippered window to attach to the bus
The tent bag is brown, with a sewn in tie at the top
The pole bag is a black Naugahyde with sewn in tie
Stake bag is the orange/yellow tent material
Second smaller stake bag inside, to tie down the blue anchors
Large galvanized stakes and two slightly smaller ones
Tent pegs
And the tie rope
Hope this helps a little |
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Miskeroo Samba Member
Joined: May 30, 2017 Posts: 95 Location: Langley
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Posted: Thu May 27, 2021 7:43 pm Post subject: Re: Official Side Tent thread FAQ |
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SamboSamba22 Samba Member
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bonzai272 Samba Member
Joined: January 20, 2006 Posts: 237 Location: NorCal (East Bay)
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Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2022 6:25 pm Post subject: Re: Official Side Tent thread FAQ |
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Im looking for a modern (easy to set up and take down) side tent for my 72. I know bus depot sells their "add a room" but apparently the vendor who makes them cant get the materials until mid year. Are there any other companies that sell something like this? Stinks having to wait 6 months for bus depot but might be the world we live in now with supply chain issues everywhere. _________________ 1955 Beetle |
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wim3600 Samba Member
Joined: October 21, 2013 Posts: 63 Location: Belgium
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Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2022 2:36 am Post subject: Re: Official Side Tent thread FAQ |
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does anyone know the correct canopy for a .74 wetsfalia.
possibly with photos. (not the tent)
Thank you
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