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11-23-2005, 10:47 PM
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Junior Member
Trailer: Love Bug 1973
Posts: 18
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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...
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11-24-2005, 03:14 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,697
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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.
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Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
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11-26-2005, 03:16 PM
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Junior Member
Trailer: Love Bug 1973
Posts: 18
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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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11-26-2005, 03:22 PM
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Junior Member
Trailer: Love Bug 1973
Posts: 18
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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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11-26-2005, 03:25 PM
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Junior Member
Trailer: Love Bug 1973
Posts: 18
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Heres a layout of the PVC and the fabric.
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11-26-2005, 03:27 PM
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Junior Member
Trailer: Love Bug 1973
Posts: 18
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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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11-30-2005, 09:22 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1989 Casita Spirit Deluxe
Posts: 2,055
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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.
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01-22-2006, 08:53 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Casita 2000 Spirit Deluxe
Posts: 844
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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..
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01-23-2006, 05:50 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Bigfoot 25 ft / Dodge 3500HD 4X4 Jake Brake
Posts: 7,316
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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
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01-23-2006, 08:21 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Casita 17 ft Spirit Deluxe
Posts: 509
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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.
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01-23-2006, 10:37 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: No Trailer Yet
Posts: 237
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i have that part on my tt i was asking about the peices or peice that slides into that..
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01-25-2006, 03:21 PM
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Junior Member
Trailer: Love Bug 1973
Posts: 18
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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
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01-25-2006, 03:32 PM
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Junior Member
Trailer: Love Bug 1973
Posts: 18
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Heres a little picture to explain what I'm talking about
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01-25-2006, 11:45 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1979 13 ft Boler and 1987 Bigfoot 5th Wheel
Posts: 2,025
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Thanks for the repost James! I was trying to explain this to my husband....a picture is worth a thousand words!
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01-26-2006, 12:20 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: No Trailer Yet
Posts: 237
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THANKS FOR THE PIC NOW I CAN BUILD IT
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05-15-2006, 02:41 AM
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Junior Member
Trailer: Trillium 4500
Posts: 22
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Quote:
Heres a little picture to explain what I'm talking about
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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.
[b]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.
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05-17-2006, 08:57 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2000 17 ft Casita Spirit Deluxe
Posts: 212
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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
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05-17-2006, 11:37 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Two 13 ft Scamps
Posts: 258
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I love this and was thinking of doing something very similar! Thanks for sharing!
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05-18-2006, 09:24 AM
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Member
Name: Roy
Trailer: Boler 1975 13 ft
California
Posts: 64
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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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05-18-2006, 12:18 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1985 17 ft Burro
Posts: 135
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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.
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