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02-09-2011, 11:04 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2008 20 ft Flagstaff Pop-Up (206ST) / 2005 Sienna
Posts: 1,416
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Vintage Style Awnings
After speaking to a few Scamp owners who were not satisfied with the performance of their Factory Awning, I'm curios as to why more folks dont go with a Vintage Style awning like this? Vintage Trailer Awning
What are the pros/cons folks have found with this style? I think a red/white combo would really set off a white glass trailer.
Any thoughts, concerns, input is welcome.
Thanks!
Melissa
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02-09-2011, 12:44 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1976 Scamp 13 ft
Posts: 546
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I just purchased one for our trailer. I liked that you didn't have something permanently attached to the outside, just a rail. I have just finished the trailer, so I have not used it yet. We did have a tent that had the same type of awning, you zipped it to the tent and it had two poles that were tied to the ground. We didn't have any real problems with that system. I did modify the trailer one by making a tent pole that goes between the two supporting poles to give some tension. I'm thinking this might keep the middle a little higher; it had a little droop to it on the tent. I would recommend using a tensioning cleat on the support pole rope, a piece of metal that you can adjust the rope tension, as it stretches a little after setting it up.
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02-09-2011, 02:57 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2007 19 ft Escape 5.0 / 2002 GMC (1973 Boler project)
Posts: 4,148
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Hi: melissab... Here's a pic. of us camping at Niagara on the Lake in Aug. This was our Boler with the original awning. I never got a chance to order a new one from VTS. as we sold the trailer to buy "Our Escape Hatch" BTW the smell of the Peaches and Nectarines was intoxicating!!!
Alf S. North shore of Lake Erie
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02-09-2011, 05:12 PM
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Senior Member
Name: James
Trailer: Uhaul CT-13
Ohio
Posts: 360
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My CT came with a vintage awning, I am planning on using a screened enclosure and maybe selling the awning.
You can kind of see my awning here in this pic.
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02-09-2011, 07:27 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1973 Compact Jr and 1980 Bigfoot 17 ft
Posts: 1,339
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Melissa,
Our 17' Bigfoot came equipped with this style awning and the 30 year old canvas and poles were like new. After putting it up several times, I understand why. It's such an ordeal that it's spent all 30 years in storage. The rail is about 8 feet high and requires a step stool to reach.
It's a 2 person job to run the welt through the rail; one to pull a cord at the far end and one to feed more fabric. Once it's up and staked, the battle begins to keep the canvas tight so the top of the door doesn't rub every time the door opens. And, if it rains the slope of the canvas will trap about 5 gallons of water. It looks cute and may work better on a low 13' trailer; but, mine is going back into storage.
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1980 Bigfoot 17' & former owner of 1973 Compact Jr
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02-09-2011, 07:50 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2008 20 ft Flagstaff Pop-Up (206ST) / 2005 Sienna
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Ah-ha! I knew there would be a logical reason. As I looked at the posted pix I was wondering about the looseness. They do look like they are difficult to get or keep taught. I also was wondering about their waterproofness (is that even a word???).
So for those who use screen rooms, shade tents etc instead of awnings how do you snug them against the trailer so rain doesnt run down from the roof between the room and the trailer?
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Originally Posted by Tom Trostel
Melissa,
Our 17' Bigfoot came equipped with this style awning and the 30 year old canvas and poles were like new. After putting it up several times, I understand why. It's such an ordeal that it's spent all 30 years in storage. The rail is about 8 feet high and requires a step stool to reach.
It's a 2 person job to run the welt through the rail; one to pull a cord at the far end and one to feed more fabric. Once it's up and staked, the battle begins to keep the canvas tight so the top of the door doesn't rub every time the door opens. And, if it rains the slope of the canvas will trap about 5 gallons of water. It looks cute and may work better on a low 13' trailer; but, mine is going back into storage.
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02-09-2011, 08:19 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,697
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Melissa, I put on a case awning... it cranks out. It's the same awning Casita puts on their trailers. I couldn't be happier! The problem I see with most small trailer awnings it appears it takes two people to deploy, then you have guy lines, etc. With a case awning I can deploy it myself and there are no extra lines. The legs can be down "carport" style or mounted to the body. It did take having a welder make the mounting brackets though and it's NOT cheap.
Search for an awning by Joy A. I followed her path... if you're interested and if you need help, let me know.
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Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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02-10-2011, 10:03 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: U-Haul CT13
Posts: 778
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escapes have a really nice crank out awning......I want one
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02-10-2011, 02:14 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2007 19 ft Escape 5.0 / 2002 GMC (1973 Boler project)
Posts: 4,148
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Hi: Bruce Thomas...They're made by Carefree of Colorado. Spirit FX model for the most part. The secret of their sturdyness is the glassed in reinforcing blocks at the mounting points for the arms. Here's a pic of the look behind the glass. It's really dark in there!!!
Alf S. North shore of Lake Erie
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02-10-2011, 09:46 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: U-Haul VT16
Posts: 987
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Alf,
I hit the light switch back there and almost scared myself to death. What have you got going on?
Regards,
Matt
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Planning our next Escape!
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02-10-2011, 10:10 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2007 19 ft Escape 5.0 / 2002 GMC (1973 Boler project)
Posts: 4,148
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HI: Matt in SV... Guess I haven't seen the light!!!
Alf S. North shore of Lake Erie
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02-11-2011, 06:17 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,697
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oooh the Creature from the Black Lagoon!
When I bought the case awning, along with all the necessary parts, I also received two rather large heavy plastic blocks. They aren't very thick... maybe 1/4", but about 3x3. The brackets on the body are thru-bolted to these blocks. I'm assuming it's to prevent added stress on the body and to prevent the brackets from pulling out. Whatever brand used on a molded trailer, I'd certainly suggest adding blocks on the back side.
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Donna D.
Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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08-07-2011, 09:39 AM
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Member
Trailer: Casita Spirit Deluxe 17 ft
Posts: 38
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We are looking for an awning for our Bigfoot 17'....suggestions?
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