Awning rails and awnings - how does that work, actually?

[ajricher]

So, the Overlander (the Skyline TTT I am rebuilding) has two channels up the sides looking about 3/8 or so in diameter.

From a search and some reading here I see that these are for attaching a canopy if desired - and I can see this being a great thing to have.

Now, not being one for letting the grass grow under my feet, I have started thinking about how to sew one of these, The Sunbrella fabric is easy enough to get, as are poles and grommets, but the construction of the attachment point to the rail has me a bit mystified. Anyone care to elaborate, preferably with a photo of the canopy edge that would go into the channel?

Thanks - Alan

[bve]

I don't have a photo to offer, however the ones I have seen have a rope sewn into the edge seam, which the awning track grips when you slide it in. It is quite simple once you see one you should have no trouble.

[aggie79]

There is also a plastic edge that you can sew onto the cloth that fits into the channel.

[Gaelen]

This is a page from Vintage Trailer Supply that shows the types of vintage awnings they make, how they attach, how to use an awning rail, etc.
http://www.vintagetrailersupply.com/Vin ... ts-400.htm

Marti makes a fine hand-sewn vintage trailer awning:
http://trailerawning.blogspot.com/

I'm saving up for one to compliment the SunSpot; she has awning rails, but the provided awnings were blue tarps.