Classic Finn wrote:What type of profile do you have? It is flexible however if you look at the front of my lower radius on our Voyager its too sharp as I found out. However it doesnt have to go that low by no means as I did and it damaged it slightly. So I cut a portion of it off at the end and now its good in my opinion.
It installed nicely and with flexiblity on other areas of the tear except the real sharp radius.
The welt comes in 6 or 7 millimeter diameter.
Classic Finn
CaptainKram wrote:Classic Finn wrote:What type of profile do you have? It is flexible however if you look at the front of my lower radius on our Voyager its too sharp as I found out. However it doesnt have to go that low by no means as I did and it damaged it slightly. So I cut a portion of it off at the end and now its good in my opinion.
It installed nicely and with flexiblity on other areas of the tear except the real sharp radius.
The welt comes in 6 or 7 millimeter diameter.
Classic Finn
Similar, but with some tighter radii. I'm working (and by that I mean still in the design phase) on a 14' to 16'L X 7.5'W X 6.5'H Cabin Car, based on 48rob's design Not sure the aluminum track will bend enough.
CK
CaptainKram wrote:The welt you used is just what I'm looking for. I just think I need a more bendable track.
CK
Classic Finn wrote:If its a real tight radius you really have to be careful since the railing will get crimped on it on sharp turns..I found that out too. And patience is needed in installing it on the radius sections.
I also know the most common moulding you folks there in the States use is wider and in my opinion better than some ever found here. On it you can use snaps instead of going around with this type of profile as I used.
Im sure that it wont leak either since some of the edge of the tent is laying on the roof and snapped on. It works pretty well.
Classic Finn
CaptainKram wrote:Classic Finn wrote:If its a real tight radius you really have to be careful since the railing will get crimped on it on sharp turns..I found that out too. And patience is needed in installing it on the radius sections.
I also know the most common moulding you folks there in the States use is wider and in my opinion better than some ever found here. On it you can use snaps instead of going around with this type of profile as I used.
Im sure that it wont leak either since some of the edge of the tent is laying on the roof and snapped on. It works pretty well.
Classic Finn
Thanks for tip, and the info. I've been looking for an excuse to talk to her. I like the gutter on the second version of the track. Looks like rain would never be a problem. I guess it's back to the drawing board to try and figure out the best way to go. It may be that I'll have to make cuts and small gaps in the rail, and use shock cord type stuff to make it go smoothly. Oh well, the more I find out, the less I know! Thanks again.
CK
Classic Finn wrote:I can hardly wait to show the awning completely installed on ours.. Im hoping on or before Xmas.. And out in the snow.
CaptainKram wrote:Classic Finn wrote:Kevin A wrote:Classic Finn wrote:I am planning on a side room or side tent as well...
I did see one here someplace... Was it in someones photo gallery that was made exactly to the profile of the teardrop....Thats what I was planning tot do but Im going to have a Clear Plastic or Urethane window
sewn into it for light as well... And possibly so it can be removed and have a mosquito screen to replace it...
Classic Finn
Heikki, is this the one you saw? It won the best idea award at Minden.
Kevin
Thats the one... telepathy... Thats what were planning to do on ours...
We really like that idea...
Were talking about having one on both sides eventually...That will give
space for a lil cot or 2 on one side and the other for the entrance..
I think it it will work nicely.. Im going to have a photo for you of the special corner moulding that they use here to keep the side room in place
without additional screws, or added snaps...I dont know how to exlain it
but its very handy...as soon as I can get there I,ll post it...
Kevin do you know how that is installed to the sides? or with what?
Classic Finn
OK...I know,really old thread. But...does anyone still have some info on how the tent is attached to the sides of the Tear?
CK
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