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Old 05-08-2015, 09:48 PM   #21
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My Boler had the awning rail (can be purchased for at any EV store I have heard). I then bought a tarp, fold it over a rope on one side and side it in the awning rail. It works great. I do plan to make a proper awning one day, but just for the look, the tarp works great.



I had poles in the garage from tent camping that work fine.
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Old 05-09-2015, 06:25 AM   #22
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This is my "fancy" tarp awning. Pole from Army and Navy.


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I use a kelty tarp with poles. i got it through REI along with extra poles. It is designed to use on the luggage rack of an SUV or other vehicle. On my Campster a PO put some hooks in, probably for an awning. It is nice to have the tape as I can configure it to what is needed at the time.

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Old 07-23-2015, 02:59 PM   #24
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Getting close to ordering - down to these three. With the Kelty at the bottom of the choices.

https://www.kondosoutdoors.com/produ...xe-tarp-10-x12 considered a very rugged tarp, solid construction, USA manufacture. Ripstop nylon. Limited to 10x12 size at $92. Does offer some additional center attachment points that would push it up around $110 but would add some versatility.

http://www.amazon.com/Kelty-Noahs-Ta...dp/B009R9FUI2/ can get 12x12 for $70 or the 16x16 for $99 so a little less BUT the 4 grommets are too small for most poles. Does come with a bag. Cat cut so works best on the diagonal. These end up being love them or hate them to set up.

There is also this tarp - bit more money very light and compact. Silicon nylon 1.9 oz. Has many of the add on features of the Kondos tarp included in the price of $115. 10x10 - 1.1oz silicone Tarp - Green
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Old 07-23-2015, 03:14 PM   #25
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I use a white, uv and heat reflective tarp for shade. It provides real cooling shade underneath it. When it's too breezy for the tarp I use a Cool Puppy Aluminet panel because it doesn't get flapped around in the wind. Also, check out the Kijaro Versa Shade. I think it has possibilities!
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Old 08-04-2015, 12:15 PM   #26
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How long an awning rail and how far out should the awning go?

I'm still doing the tarp - sometimes it is nice to have a big area under shade or rain cover. BUT am looking at putting a track on for an awning Marti out in Calif. has a solid reputation and decent prices for an old style pole awning for my camper. Vintage Trailer Awnings Testimonials

Just not sure on the length of awning (and rail) I should get. I measure just over 6 ft. of flat surface above the door on the 13 ft. Scamp. Any longer than 6 ft. would involve bending the track.

So in an awning what would I be looking at? A 6x8 or would a 6x9 be reasonable? I guess the limiting factor would be bigger area = more stress on track. And more poles.

I would think a 6x8 awning would just need two poles at the outer corners, would that be in line with what others have or have seen? 6x9 I start wondering if it would need a pole in the middle of that 9 ft. side.

Just to be clear the 6 ft. side is attached to the camper, the question is how far can I come out without getting into problems.
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Old 08-04-2015, 12:34 PM   #27
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Kijaro Versa Shade on Casita 17'
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Old 08-04-2015, 01:49 PM   #28
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kijaro versa reminds me of the Bug Depot Ezy Awning.

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Old 08-04-2015, 02:49 PM   #29
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I've been planning to order a Busdepot awning for the Lil Bigfoot... is there any input for the Kijaro Versa? One better than the other?

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Old 08-04-2015, 03:29 PM   #30
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Ellpea, I have no idea if I'll like the Kiljaro yet. I just bought it this morning and installed it with double-stick hooks. My wife said ¨no way¨ to the use of the bungee cords on the TT. I'll be using it this weekend and will report on Monday whether my mounting system worked.

My first impression is that the canvas is lightweight but sturdy. It has a waterproof rubbery backing. The pole loops look sturdy. The plastic key clip on one bungee cracked the first time I clipped it. I don't plan on using those clips with the stick-on clips. I like that it folds up into a small bag that fits in the small storage areas on our FGRVs. Those big aluminum retractable contraptions would take up too much valuable space in the TT or TV. It is the perfect length for my 17' TT the long way and would probably be good the short way on a 13'. For $90, it was worth a try.
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Old 08-04-2015, 08:04 PM   #31
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Well looking forward to hearing some feed back once you get it out in the "wild".
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Old 08-05-2015, 04:22 PM   #32
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I started a new Thread to give greater detail of my Kijaro Versa Shade Version 2.0. I found that the double stick hooks did not work, but I found some suction hooks that worked perfectly. Here is the link to the tread: http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f...tml#post539940

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Old 08-06-2015, 12:57 PM   #33
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So who that has been there & done that knows if I want a 90 degree or a 45 degree awning track?

I'm thinking 45 degree since it will be up on the curved wall of the scamp but am hoping one of the folks that has done it before will know for sure.

I'm going to order track and do a rope & pole awning off of a track mounted with VHB 5952 tape unless someone talks me out of it right quick.

I'll still have a large tarp for big shade or table rain fly but for state park and appearance a 6'6" x 8' awning seems like the way to go. Even considering a little less than the 8 foot due to the small size of the camper.
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