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Post by gary350 on Nov 3, 2015 18:03:01 GMT -8
My trailer has a 10 foot long track that a 3/8" diameter steel rod will slide through. I don't have a clue what to do about an awning?
I would like to buy one if the price is reasonable?
What is reasonable?
How do they work?
Can I sew a steel rod into the edge of a blue tarp and use it as an awning? |
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Post by SusieQ on Nov 3, 2015 18:13:01 GMT -8
I'm reluctant to answer because some here have very specific ideas of what an awning should or should not be. There are some good threads on awnings here, even a tutorial, and they are actually easy to make. There is actually a cord-like piece that goes into the awning. You can buy this cord and sew it onto your fabric. There is fabric that is made for awnings. Now if you want something temporary, you could fashion something from a tarp. I have seen hooks made to fit into the awning rail. I would not use a steel rod but you might be successful sewing cord into the tarp. I'll try to find the awning thread links for you. Modern awning welt (cord) also called keder welt looks something like this and is a flexible material, vinyl or a cord covered with a vinyl or nylon material. There is a list of places where it can be purchased in the link section but marine supply stores usually have it. sailrite.com is one site where you can purchase it  |
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Post by SusieQ on Nov 3, 2015 18:19:32 GMT -8
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Post by gary350 on Nov 4, 2015 15:35:36 GMT -8
Where can I buy these telescoping poles?   |
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Post by ladywendolyn on Nov 4, 2015 17:48:25 GMT -8
Search awnings on here. I posted a link to a very inexpensive awning a little while back
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Post by gary350 on Nov 4, 2015 19:25:36 GMT -8
Looks like I don't know how to do a search here.
I tried at the top of this page, it wants to know if I am doing a new thread or 3 other choices.
I went to home page did a search for, awning, last 60 days, it showed me all the threads and posts I have done.
What do I try next?
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Post by ladywendolyn on Nov 4, 2015 20:17:02 GMT -8
I'll find it for you shortly
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Post by ladywendolyn on Nov 4, 2015 20:22:13 GMT -8
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Post by SusieQ on Nov 4, 2015 20:33:06 GMT -8
To search the entire site go to the Search in the tool bar under the banner pic next to "Home".
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Post by mobiltec on Nov 11, 2015 19:31:05 GMT -8
Let me just say this and then I'll run and hide. A tarp is not an awning. It's OK to be thrifty but let's not walk down redneck lane here. LOL...  |
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Post by mcal67 on Jul 31, 2017 18:14:42 GMT -8
Marked this thread for later, thanks to all for the links.
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