uhaul new awning

[mary and bob]

Lynne, sent you a PM, thought I already posted so, but don't see that message

[Pam Garlow]

I used butyl and then put rivets every 3rd hole. Its been on there for 2 years (maybe 3) and held up in some pretty strong winds. The first hole you drill is the most 'mentally painful' to do.

Here's a picture of my awning deployed this past weekend at Algonac

[fiddlesticksfl]

I made this awning (Sunbrella fabric) about a year ago and I used it…. "a little"…. last year in my travels but I found I would always be concerned with the awning puddling up and holding water every time it rained. And running outside every so often to push the water out when it rained kept me much too captive when there were other things to do and see... So yesterday, I sewed in some small pockets on each corner, along with a center tie to hold 2 lengths of carbon fiber collapsible poles (from my old tent) and my problem is solved! After setting it up yesterday I see the poles are about 2 inches too long so I'll adjust them today.

[kootenaigirl]

Looks great, love it.

[gage]

Originally Posted by fiddlesticksfl

I made this awning (Sunbrella fabric) about a year ago and I used it…. "a little"…. last year in my travels but I found I would always be concerned with the awning puddling up and holding water every time it rained. And running outside every so often to push the water out when it rained kept me much too captive when there were other things to do and see... So yesterday, I sewed in some small pockets on each corner, along with a center tie to hold 2 lengths of carbon fiber collapsible poles (from my old tent) and my problem is solved! After setting it up yesterday I see the poles are about 2 inches too long so I'll adjust them today.

You mean something like this?

[fiddlesticksfl]

Yes....that's it exactly. If you've posted this previously, on here....I cannot thank you enough for sharing your knowledge. I originally saw a post on one of the columns here on fiberglassrv and had it in the back of my mind to work on it come spring. Again, thanks if you posted this previously...

[gage]

Yep, I'm the one . And thank you.

[fiddlesticksfl]

I have to say, I would never be so bold working on my baby without this forum....Thank you Gage, this idea is priceless.
And a big thank you to all the rest who contribute and share their ideas.
Now if I could only get the mechanical side of me to be interested in nuts, bolts and grease!