Another way to skin a cat.

[Hader]

[flboy]

Wow... That is really nice! Well done! I like it!

[Hader]

Wow... That is really nice! Well done! I like it!

Thank you!

What do you think the limitations or abilities of a 40W solar panel? We found one that was on clearance ($ U.S 77.00 including tax) and bought only 1
http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/colem ... 2043p.html

[flboy]

Wow... That is really nice! Well done! I like it!

Thank you!

What do you think the limitations or abilities of a 40W solar panel? We found one that was on clearance and bought only 1

The limitations are in the size as you know. 40W will be good for trickle charging a battery or battery bank while in storage. It will
only provide a little over 3Amps in full sunghlight in the best of conditions, which is something and I could see it as being very useful to maintain your batteries when in storage. If you have a small battery and you want to use it for running a laptop or charging a phone, or running a few LEDS, at night, it may provide enough power for that if charging all day with good sunlight. I wouldn't expect too much from it.. just because of the size.

[Hader]

I could see it as being very useful to maintain your batteries when in storage. If you have a small battery and you want to use it for running a laptop or charging a phone, or running a few LEDS, at night, it may provide enough power for that if charging all day with good sunlight. I wouldn't expect too much from it.. just because of the size.

That sounds good to me. Thank you

[beachguy005]

That's a lot of components to put up an awning. I used 10' of 3/4 emt fixed to the top of the wall and these fittings. I cut the assembly pieces in 5' lengths for ease of handling and storage and use a 10x10 tarp with ball bungees. Allows me to have the awning out 10x10, 10x5 with a 5' drop for some privacy, or fold it under for a 10x5.
I have the emt on both sides so I can use the awning on either side, or both sides, if I buy more fittings. They're easy and quick to use and the 3/4 emt pieces give it a lot of strength. Only takes a couple of minutes to set up.


https://creativeshelters.com/category/flat-fittings

[Hader]

That's a lot of components to put up an awning.

Are you thinking that the EMT, Tees and PVC pipes being 3 Components?

Once the EMT is inserted inside the PVC and the tees are glued it becomes 1 component.

Excluding the tarp and bungees, there's only 9 components (pieces) to handle for easy assembly and storage.

For others benefit, please post a photo of your awning.

[beachguy005]

Are you thinking that the EMT, Tees and PVC pipes being 3 Components?

Once the EMT is inserted inside the PVC and the tees are glued it becomes 1 component.

Excluding the tarp and bungees, there's only 9 components (pieces) to handle for easy assembly and storage.

For others benefit, please post a photo of your awning.

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Not so much about set up, just seemed like a lot of construction parts. This is my setup. I don't have a picture of it out the full 10 feet, just out 5x10 and down 5' and just out 5' and folded under. I have doors on both sides. The nice thing is that using the parts I have used, you could easily go 10x15, 10x20...out as far as you want.

[Hader]

Not so much about set up, just seemed like a lot of construction parts.

I think it would be fair to say that your awning and ours are totally different, in form, function and ability.

[beachguy005]

My comments aren't based on criticism or competition, only observation. But to correct you...they are both the same in function....they're awnings installed to deflect sun and rain.
I drilled 3 holes to mount 3/4 emt to the trailer....you drilled 12 in yours to do much the same thing...so I'll agree they aren't the same in form. I won't judge on ability.

[Hader]

My comments aren't based on criticism or competition, only observation.

Same here.

[Hader]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mW7iB0Y ... e=youtu.be

[Hader]

[McDave]

Looks like you have a little dampness there. Great test for the awning. Nice work Hawk.

McDave

[Iconfabul8]

Looks good, now send some of that rain to Utah. We are about to dry up and blow away here!