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Vanagon Nut Samba Member
Joined: February 08, 2008 Posts: 10379 Location: Sunshine Coast B.C.
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Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2013 11:35 am Post subject: |
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WestiCoast wrote: |
.... My canopy is this one. It is Weighs less than ten pounds. It is nice because it comes with a side wall. .... |
.... but not the girl?
Thanks for the weight spec. Didn't easily see it on their webpage. I imagine the 10' square doesn't weigh *that* much more. _________________ 1981 Westy DIY 15º ABA
1988 West DIY 50º ABA
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shadetreetim Samba Member
Joined: January 10, 2011 Posts: 1994 Location: Riverside, California
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Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2013 11:37 am Post subject: |
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Neil
I have a 10' EZ-Up, similar to what you've pictured. While I love it with the privacy and/or screen enclosures I added to it, I hate the room it takes up. While traveling I store it on the floor in front of the back seat.
Pro's: Easy to set up, stays set up while I'm out of camp, usually doesn't need to be staked.
Cons: Storage when not in use.
In a never ending quest to reduce my packed footprint I'm leaning towards trying one of these lightweight canopies.
Pro's: Stores very small
Con's: Flimsy, needs stakes, what do I do when we are out of camp?
As I see it, the major advantage is I could carry the little guy with me all the time. _________________ Tim Potts
Doing my best every time I drive it to dispel the myth these Vanagons have to be slow!
'89 Vanagon Bluestar/Country Homes 1.8T & .77 4th
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TequilaSunSet Samba Member
Joined: May 30, 2012 Posts: 2109 Location: Philippines
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Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2013 12:56 pm Post subject: |
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^^full time portable rocks... Shade, never leave home without it! _________________ Don't harsh my mellow...
1985 Hightower Vanagon 1.8T- Gone
1972 Panel Bus- Gone
1967 Bug- Gone
1964 Euro Sunroof Bug- Gone
1969/72/63 Sunroof Bug- Gone
1975 Brazilian Bug in the Philippines 🇵🇭- New to me |
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shadetreetim Samba Member
Joined: January 10, 2011 Posts: 1994 Location: Riverside, California
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Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2013 1:49 pm Post subject: |
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TequilaSunSet wrote: |
^^full time portable rocks... Shade, never leave home without it! |
True! And as WestiCoast said, there are uses for both. Why not have both. _________________ Tim Potts
Doing my best every time I drive it to dispel the myth these Vanagons have to be slow!
'89 Vanagon Bluestar/Country Homes 1.8T & .77 4th
'74 Jeep CJ5 |
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r39o Samba Polizei
Joined: May 18, 2005 Posts: 9800 Location: San Diego
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Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2013 2:04 pm Post subject: |
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shadetreetim wrote: |
As I see it, the major advantage is I could carry the little guy with me all the time. |
My little guy is always ready to deploy!
I stow my $24 awning behind the rear seat along with the folding camping chairs, extra Coleman poles, and Mexican blanket.
Toss in some beers, etc into the frig and we are good to go bug out right away.
Beach is just a quick drive then.
Do that a lot.
I am a little underwhelmed by my Bus Depot awning cause it has so many bits and is sort of bulky.
I have never bothered with the canopy I have as it is too darn big....
I am keeping an eye out for an awning in a metal box, though but I refuse to the huge price the seem. _________________ "Use the SEARCH, Luke" But first visit the Vanagon FAQ!
1990 Multivan EJ 22, Rancho trans 0.82 4th, Small Car front AC, CLKs w/ 215/65-16, homemade big brakes 303mm, Konis, Recaros, etc....
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AJY Samba Member
Joined: June 29, 2013 Posts: 6 Location: Eastern Washington
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Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2013 2:36 pm Post subject: |
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I've watching this thread for a bit looking for an awning that's a little more affordable. Decided to go with a Texport 10' x 10' with uv protection.
http://www.outdoorpros.com/Prod/Texsport-02903-10-...4/Cat/1549
$50 with shipping, will update when I receive it. _________________ Amy & John
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Vanagon Nut Samba Member
Joined: February 08, 2008 Posts: 10379 Location: Sunshine Coast B.C.
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Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2013 2:41 pm Post subject: |
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So, many, options. Can't, decide. Brain, not .....
Neil. _________________ 1981 Westy DIY 15º ABA
1988 West DIY 50º ABA
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imagesinthewind Samba Member
Joined: May 18, 2013 Posts: 155 Location: Denver, CO
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Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2013 4:27 pm Post subject: |
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I have the full BusDepot awning and three sides to make the whole tent. It's very nice, stores under the bench seats but is not the easiest thing to get up and down. 5 in the family camping and it takes us all to get it up. We've used it enough to be able to get it up and down in under 10 minutes, but it's kind of a pain. At this point, I'd rather have something simpler. I dream on an awning that sticks to the Westy and just pulls out from it, like the big motor homes have. And then the three sides tucked under the seat if they're needed.
Ginny
1986 Westy Weekend
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Backn86 Samba Member
Joined: October 24, 2003 Posts: 284 Location: Tustin, CA
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TequilaSunSet Samba Member
Joined: May 30, 2012 Posts: 2109 Location: Philippines
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Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2014 2:06 pm Post subject: |
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Backn86 wrote: |
Just so you know, they now have a new version of this canopy. Its available back at Kmart
http://www.kmart.com/northwest-territory-9'x9'-dining-canopy/p-089W005648077001P?prdNo=21&blockNo=21&blockType=G21 |
Black... why add heat to the equation, enough is captured in the domed portion.
Love mine that I bought last year...
_________________ Don't harsh my mellow...
1985 Hightower Vanagon 1.8T- Gone
1972 Panel Bus- Gone
1967 Bug- Gone
1964 Euro Sunroof Bug- Gone
1969/72/63 Sunroof Bug- Gone
1975 Brazilian Bug in the Philippines 🇵🇭- New to me |
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MayorMcCheese Samba Member
Joined: October 07, 2009 Posts: 659 Location: Lancaster PA
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Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2014 2:21 pm Post subject: |
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Looks yellow and blue to me?
Back at kmart not in black at kmart. _________________ wv2yb0252gg092706 |
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vanis13 Samba Member
Joined: August 15, 2010 Posts: 3099 Location: ABQ NM USA.... Except when not
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Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2014 3:20 pm Post subject: |
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TequilaSunSet wrote: |
Backn86 wrote: |
Just so you know, they now have a new version of this canopy. Its available back at Kmart
http://www.kmart.com/northwest-territory-9'x9'-dining-canopy/p-089W005648077001P?prdNo=21&blockNo=21&blockType=G21 |
Black... why add heat to the equation, enough is captured in the domed portion.
Love mine that I bought last year...
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Your's is different. Notice the corners. the "flap" corners on the kmart ones are a PITA since the canopy does not stay taught if not stretched on the uprights ( i have one I dont; use.). I like yours better. Info? _________________ 83.5 Westy with Subaru 2.5, 4 spd manual, center seat, COLD A/C on 134a!, Winter camp heated with an Espar B4 gasoline furnace
www.SuperVanagon.com - some stuff I make |
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Xtremjeepn Samba Member
Joined: October 21, 2012 Posts: 1539 Location: Colorado
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Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2014 3:58 pm Post subject: |
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Curious if anyone has considered making a small hard case for an awning like this and mounting it to the van like a regular awning?
Basically you could anchor one corner of the awning inside the case, put the poles inside, then just deploy as needed.
Would have to come up with the right case. But it wouldn't be much different than having an expensive awning mounted all the time and would save the storage space inside.
Something like a "fishing pole case"?
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williamM Samba Member
Joined: August 07, 2008 Posts: 4333 Location: southwest Arizona
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Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2014 4:09 pm Post subject: |
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That case in a 12" by 20feet used to hold ultra-lit air craft.- sounds like -PVC and 2 end caps bolted to the roof rack or across the bumper would be perfect. _________________ some days I get up and just sit and think. Some days I just sit.
opinion untempered by fact is ignorance.
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TequilaSunSet Samba Member
Joined: May 30, 2012 Posts: 2109 Location: Philippines
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Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2014 4:50 pm Post subject: |
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vanis13 wrote: |
Your's is different. Notice the corners. the "flap" corners on the kmart ones are a PITA since the canopy does not stay taught if not stretched on the uprights ( i have one I dont; use.). I like yours better. Info? |
Ummm... mine is the Kmart version _________________ Don't harsh my mellow...
1985 Hightower Vanagon 1.8T- Gone
1972 Panel Bus- Gone
1967 Bug- Gone
1964 Euro Sunroof Bug- Gone
1969/72/63 Sunroof Bug- Gone
1975 Brazilian Bug in the Philippines 🇵🇭- New to me |
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midmo81 Samba Member
Joined: September 23, 2012 Posts: 114 Location: Columbia, Missouri
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Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2014 5:46 pm Post subject: |
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Just finished my DIY awning. PVC tube cut in half, hinges, clasps, end caps, poles, homemade brackets, and a little paint to match my camper. Poles roll up in the tarp to travel. All under $50.
Off to the State Park.
_________________ 1981 AC Westy |
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SteveVanB Samba Member
Joined: June 01, 2008 Posts: 1645 Location: This side of Daytona
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Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2014 7:48 am Post subject: |
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FWIW. Instead of running out guy lines, I use 10# dumbbell plates. I slide them on the poles then use the existing strings to hold them up off the ground a little. Seems to work pretty well. Unless you're in some strong winds then you'll have an awning and some 10# projectiles flying around _________________ 91 CARAT |
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vanis13 Samba Member
Joined: August 15, 2010 Posts: 3099 Location: ABQ NM USA.... Except when not
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Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2014 9:02 am Post subject: |
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I like the weight thing. Often we use water jugs/buckets for that weight and they collapse/light in the bus. Nice for transporting extra water too _________________ 83.5 Westy with Subaru 2.5, 4 spd manual, center seat, COLD A/C on 134a!, Winter camp heated with an Espar B4 gasoline furnace
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dhaavers Samba Member
Joined: March 19, 2010 Posts: 7757 Location: NE MN (tinyurl.com/dhaaverslocation)
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Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2014 9:42 pm Post subject: |
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midmo81 wrote: |
Just finished my DIY awning... |
That's some slick work right there...right down to the custom hardware.
Are you a professional fabricator by trade? Sweet!
_________________ 86 White Wolfsburg Westy Weekender
"The WonderVan"
<EDITED TO PROTECT INNOCENT PIXELS> |
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Backn86 Samba Member
Joined: October 24, 2003 Posts: 284 Location: Tustin, CA
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Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2014 5:47 pm Post subject: |
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Just went to Kmart today and bought mine. I had to cut off the front legs so it would fit in the drip rail of my bus, but other than that works fine. Not the best quality, but for $29.99 well worth it.
_________________ Andy Kimball
Periscope Enterprises
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