OK here are some pictures of an awning I made from materials for sale at LOWS. The whole thing cost about 30 dollars and was pretty simple to do. Plus, you wont have to worry about trip lines!



Flagpole holders...

THANKS James!!

I know you had post more pics and maybe a drawing of all the measurements, etc???? before the hack. Feel free to add that information back to this topic.

I had a problem adding the rest, the forum kept imputing my replies as modifications to my original post. Anyways heres a closup of the connections to the fabric. Its all PVC pipe and fittings with a few washers.
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These are the flagpole holders, they need to be attatched with bolts and not the screws that come with them.
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Heres a layout of the PVC and the fabric.
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This is the channel that was already attached to the trailer when I bought it, but it seems like one could be made by simply making a cut with a circular saw in a small piece of PVC or aluminum.
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I'm really glad you posted this again. I, personally, think it's one of the most interesting and feasible awning mods I have seen. You did a great job.

The awning rail is readily available at any RV shop. I think you can even order it on line.

The only problem I see is how to get the awning into the awning rail. Hmmm, do you use a ladder and how do you slide it through? I remember having an awning on our old Scotty way back in the 60's but I can not remember how we hooked it up there. Can you tell me how you do it, please. I would love an awning like this as it is simple and easy and would not cost an arm and a leg..

The Awning Rails are available at most RV stores. You attach them with Pop Rivets and seal the holes.

Here is a website with Rails:
http://www.all-rite.com/awningrails.html

This type awning works great. I had one on my 1968 trailer. The only negative thing I have to say against it is it takes two people to insdtall.

i have that part on my tt i was asking about the peices or peice that slides into that..

I dont need a ladder, but I'm 6' tall also. I guess you could use a little stepping stool if you needed to. This is also a one person installation. Everytime we go camping my wife sets-up the inside while I get the trailer leveled and the awning up on the outside. There was a question as to what slid in the railing. In the hardware department of most lumber and parts stores you can find chain for sale by the foot. Usually they have whats called rope chain and its simply woven braids of steel covered by a clear rubber coating. I bought 7 feet of this, folded the end of the canvas around it, and sewed it in with large twine. This then slides in to the rail and is ridged enough that it will not get stuck on the other end as long as the rail ends have been smoothed down. The canvas can still be folded for storage as well.
James

Heres a little picture to explain what I'm talking about

Thanks for the repost James! I was trying to explain this to my husband....a picture is worth a thousand words!

THANKS FOR THE PIC NOW I CAN BUILD IT

The bag awning (not OEM) that came with my Trillium used a plastic material shaped like the quarter inch rope with a tab to sew onto the canvas. It slides in far better than the canvas sewn around the rope I had with the old tent trailer. It may be a problem to sew with a standard machine.
I was able to get some on eBay from "canvassupplies" for $2.50 a yard plus shipping.

Important ream, round and smooth the ends of the aluminum C channel, otherwise it will cut the canvass or peel off some of the plastic.

would it be practical to put this awning on the opposite side of my casita? that way i can have shade on both sides when at the beach

I love this and was thinking of doing something very similar! Thanks for sharing!

Hi

I am looking for the vinyl piping that is attached to the awning and slides into the rail. Want to replace my old awning and it looks like it has been sewn acouple of times.

Anyone know of a good source?

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Roy, do a search on Ebay for Vinyl Welt. I found a seller (canvassupplies) that sells white vinyl welt for 2.50 per yard.

Yeah i guess it would be... I never thought about doing that! I guess usually I park that side next to the hook-ups so it seems that it might be in the way of the other sites, but if you parked a little bit away it would be fine.

I believe you have a "Do it yourself" - "Rope awning". My old Shasta had one, with poles and tie downs for the poles. I do love the idea of the flag holders and had mulled that idea over. Good to see the installation. I had considered a lower placement if I did an awning. At present, I use a 10ft. market umbrella, like most use on a patio. I take it and a base.

I have found the "Rope Awnings" at J.C. Whitney's website under the RV section, different lengths are sold, from about $120.00 U.S and up and I had considered ordering one, installing the track on my Scamp with some interior alum. strips for support. The metal legs I would try to mount in the flag pole brackets.

Overall, yours looks great and about all it needs to have to compete with Whitney's is fancy stripes.