how to attach a tarp or awning

[Forrest747]

Unknown the question i have does the rail also act as a gutter?

[roadinspector]

Unknown teh question i have does teh rail also act as a gutter?

Forrest,
The rail will act as a gutter. Some work better than others depending on design.

Earnest

[Shadow Catcher]

Used Marine UV stabilized PVC rail fastened with 3M VHB tape to the top of the tear from http://www.sailmakerssupply.com/prod_detail_list/48 The ends are cut at a 45 degree and butted together so that the welt can be inserted

[Robin Bobula]

I followed Shadow Catcher's method and attached a PVC awning rail with 3M VHB tape and a screw on each end of the awning rail for extra security, as the back surface of the trailer bowed away from the awning rail slightly.

I sewed an awning with welt from the same supplier -- much more aesthetically pleasing and easier to put up than the plastic tarp we used last year (of course, we only got the trailer a week before that trip last year.)



The camo tent flap with screen that I created for last year's trip (attaches to inner side and top edges with velcro) is for sale, in case anyone with a 7' wide, 6-1/2' tall trailer is interested. We now have a back wall with a window, so we won't be able to use it anymore.

[Forrest747]

http://store.leestrailerranch.com/lees/details.php?ITEM=4964355&ProdClass=Vents+and+Molding

Well this is what I bought. A local member of our group recommended a place and I went there and for 40 dollars i got 16 feet. was just cheaper that way than going to the local big box version or RV stores. Well nice thing was all he had was 10 foot sections instead of 8 like he said he had so now i have an extra few feet to play with and it didnt cost me anything more. 20 feet for 40 dollars half off from the other places. its white so going to use it as an accent piece. next weekend going to teh mother in laws and she is going to give me some instructions on how to sew,,,,,,,fabricate with fabric.

I look at an awning or side room costing 100 dollars and i bough some good fabric with the joanns coupon for 25 dollars and it will make two awnings and two side rooms. just need to get the welt.

I also was looking at roughly where to attach the awning rail and it does a nice job to hide the seam i created when doing the fiberglass tape on the roof edge.