Description
Special Note: Please read the Step-by-Step Installation Guide Below before ordering!
We have imported these beautiful reproduction Westfalia side tent or awnings directly from Europe . The frames are sold with the color matching storage bag. The complete outer tent cover is sold separately and the special mounting brackets for the bumper and roof are sold individually. The tents are available in Orange/white OR Yellow/Grey. This kit can be installed on either side of your 52-67 Bus. Some people have even installed 2 tents, one for each side.
For the complete assembly, you need to purchase the following items.
For the Yellow tent.
1 x C21-6500-YW - Frame with Yellow storage bag
1 x C21-6550 - Yellow/Grey westy tent with tent storage bag
1 x C21-T2-ROOF - front and rear roof mounting brackets
1 x C21-T2R - Right side front bumper bracket
OR
1 x C21-T2L - Left side front bumper bracket
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Step-by-Step Installation Guide
To properly "soak" and stretch your C21-6550 or C21-6551 canvas tent without damaging it, follow these steps:
- Soak the Canvas: Submerge the canvas top completely in a tub or large bucket of clean, lukewarm water. Let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes so the water fully penetrates the tightly woven threads. Do not use soap or chemicals.
- Drain, Don't Wring: Pull the canvas out and let the excess water drain off naturally. Avoid twisting or wringing the fabric aggressively, as this can distort the shape or stress the stitch lines.
- Fit it Wet: While the canvas is damp and highly pliable, carefully drape it over your tent frame. Start by aligning the main corners and the peak, then gently pull the canvas down into its correct position. The wet material will stretch much more easily than dry canvas.
- Fasten & Secure: Once the tent is in position, fully close all zippers. If you leave the doors or windows unzipped while it dries, the canvas can shrink tightly around the openings, making it extremely difficult to zip them shut later.
- Dry Completely on the Frame: Leave the tent fully erected on the frame until it is 100% dry. As it dries, the canvas will naturally "set" and mold perfectly to the exact dimensions of the frame.
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Why this is important (The "Seasoning" Bonus)Beyond just making the initial setup possible, wetting your canvas for the first time is a standard practice known as seasoning or weathering. When the cotton threads absorb water, they swell up. When they dry, they lock tightly together. This process permanently seals the tiny needle holes left behind from the factory sewing machines, making your Westfalia tent completely watertight for your future camping trips!
