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Postby madjack » Sun Dec 12, 2010 9:22 am

Oasis Maker wrote:
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Thanks to Doug H. who’s inspiration helped me to solve a droopy center . . .


And honestly, could there be anything worse than a droopy center? :roll:


...a droopy bottom :thinking: or even a droopy top :roll: ...................................... 8)
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Postby Classic Finn » Sun Dec 12, 2010 9:24 am

Oasis Maker wrote:
starleen2 wrote:
Thanks to Doug H. who’s inspiration helped me to solve a droopy center . . .


And honestly, could there be anything worse than a droopy center? :roll:


Doug sure has a mighty fine design. ;)
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Postby Classic Finn » Sun Dec 12, 2010 9:24 am

madjack wrote:
Oasis Maker wrote:
starleen2 wrote:
Thanks to Doug H. who’s inspiration helped me to solve a droopy center . . .


And honestly, could there be anything worse than a droopy center? :roll:


...a droopy bottom :thinking: or even a droopy top :roll: ...................................... 8)


:lol: :lol:
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Postby Oasis Maker » Sun Dec 12, 2010 9:29 am

Classic Finn wrote:
Oasis Maker wrote:
starleen2 wrote:
Thanks to Doug H. who’s inspiration helped me to solve a droopy center . . .


And honestly, could there be anything worse than a droopy center? :roll:


Doug sure has a mighty fine design. ;)


Yes he does, I'll take two. (Good to have a back up just in case.) :lol:
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Postby doug hodder » Sun Dec 12, 2010 10:30 am

Classic Finn wrote:Do any of you have an idea as to how an awning can be installed to the Kit tear without the old style frame?


Finn....you can use this stud type system. These have a twist top on them, but on my '49 Kit it had a similar stud system to attach the hatch tent with. Each side of the Voyager has about 7 studs so that the awning can be attached to either side and I don't have that long track for the awning. Doug

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Postby Classic Finn » Sun Dec 12, 2010 10:50 am

doug hodder wrote:
Classic Finn wrote:Do any of you have an idea as to how an awning can be installed to the Kit tear without the old style frame?


Finn....you can use this stud type system. These have a twist top on them, but on my '49 Kit it had a similar stud system to attach the hatch tent with. Each side of the Voyager has about 7 studs so that the awning can be attached to either side and I don't have that long track for the awning. Doug

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Doug thank you for the good info. How do I determine the size for it now? Also Id like to do one for our other tear.

This one. Its 5 foot wide.

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Cant determine the width or length for it either. Course Im no sewer in any case. :lol: It does have the caravan awning aluminum profile on it as well. ;)

Maybe I,ll ask the wife to sew the awning welt onto an ol sheet and play with the shape and design a bit?
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Postby nevadatear » Sun Dec 12, 2010 11:38 am

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I'm planning an awning too. This style pole is just what I need! Where can I get something like that?

Thanks!


Hey Hikerjohd I got those poles at walmart. They are replacement tent poles. I got my adjustable tent poles for the outside also at walmart. Both were, if I remember correctly, @ $10 each. I used two packages of the replacement poles and one for the support. Instructions are on the replacement poles on how to cut to size. Just don't cut too short, you want to stretch it tight or it will still sag. Better to cut long then shorten if needed. If not available at the store, they are available on-line, that is where I got mine, with free shipping!

Whoops, I was wrong, they are presently 7.97 online walmart with free shipping until christmas. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Coleman-Replacement-Tent-Pole-Kit/13848639
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Postby Hikerjohnd » Sun Dec 12, 2010 9:34 pm

nevadatear wrote:Whoops, I was wrong, they are presently 7.97 online walmart with free shipping until christmas. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Coleman-Replacement-Tent-Pole-Kit/13848639



WOOT!!

$6.88 in store!!!

Now at christmas I'm getting curtains and an awning!!!

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Postby Dant » Fri Jun 17, 2011 11:59 am

I can sew canvas and have made several awning for my boat. I need ideas on how to deploy an awning for simple setup.

I want to be able to open the rear barn doors of my CT conversion and mount an awning simply to the rear top. I'm thinking of using flagpole type fasteners for the poles, fixed to the side walls near the floor, holding the poles straight out at an angle. Should only take two lines and stakes then.

But not sure how to do this with minimal fuss.
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