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Post by Roothawg on Apr 24, 2014 17:01:16 GMT -8
We just ordered our custom awning from marti's awnings and she offers some heavy duty tent poles, but they are $32 each. That adds a hundred bucks to my purchase price. Just wondering who makes a good heavy duty tent pole?
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Post by John Palmer on Apr 24, 2014 17:16:57 GMT -8
You get what you pay for in most cases.
Marti's aluminum poles "are very nice", I had them on my last trailer. I would consider them as "worth the money".
I have also purchased the collapsible awning/tent poles from Cabella's. I purchased the 9' poles which are the heavy wall, they are also "not cheap" but are nice. But they are steel, and we camp in beach salt areas like Pismo Beach, and I'm concerned about rust, so the jury is still out.
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Post by pathfinder3081 on Apr 24, 2014 17:22:14 GMT -8
I use to get a lot gear from CAMPMOR.com I bought my brother in law a tarp a few years ago.. I had to get the poles separate.. Aluminum, about 3/4".. Strong with a telescoping top pole.. ran about 25 each though. It was 2006 I think..
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Post by CorvettCrzy on Apr 24, 2014 18:15:13 GMT -8
I saw a picture somewhere, camper with awning, the poles were sitting in smaller version of a patio umbrella base. Looked sturdy and nice. Anyone know what they were or seen that pic?
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Post by Roothawg on Apr 24, 2014 18:21:03 GMT -8
I guess I could build my own once I find the correct height, build them with bases like you mentioned.
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Post by CorvettCrzy on Jun 4, 2014 7:57:05 GMT -8
I guess I could build my own once I find the correct height, build them with bases like you mentioned. As I mentioned, I saw a picture along the way where someone had put their awning poles in bases. Well.......... I think I figured out what they were................ Tiki Torch Pole holders!!!!
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Post by Roothawg on Jun 6, 2014 19:10:48 GMT -8
Where do you get those? Not in Oklahoma I am betting…..
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Post by CorvettCrzy on Jun 6, 2014 19:29:06 GMT -8
I got them at Meijer's, I think it's primarily a MI, OH, IN chain. But they were in the garden area with various Tiki Torches. Here's the Walmart version www.walmart.com/ip/Tiki-Metal-Torch-Stand-Black/16672694It's a little more than I paid but looks like you can get free shipping to your local store. Good idea since they seem to be cast iron.
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Post by schweetcruisers on Jun 6, 2014 19:51:16 GMT -8
Where do you get those? Not in Oklahoma I am betting….. Amazon has them.
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Post by John Palmer on Jun 6, 2014 22:41:45 GMT -8
Just remember that you have two elements working against you with a canopy awning.
The first one is obvious, you need to "hold up" the canopy/awning.
The second, and by far the most important one is your need to hold the canopy/awning "down during a heavy breeze, or small wind storm". You have a lot of surface area, that will create lots of lift from wind. I knew of a large trailer "attached" canopy that tossed a full sized ATV, and a roll-a-way tool box over a semi truck during a wind storm.
I have tried several awning support systems and have come to using a ridged front and side frame work with legs that is easily taken apart for storage. It also has stakes, and I use motorcycle tie downs to tie it to the ground. It helps to use springs on your tie downs to keep it taught during changes in weather.
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Post by ladywendolyn on Jun 7, 2014 13:33:03 GMT -8
We have had a large awning (attached) rip off our trailer... no fun. Here is link to a pole system used by Tim Heintz from TCT, I recently asked him about it and he sent me this thread. He built it himself using oak closet rods from Home depot. I like the cross beams he uses, because they would be great to hang extra canopies from to keep the sun out, plus they make the awning sit really nice. Tim Heintz Canopy
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Post by CorvettCrzy on Jun 7, 2014 20:47:22 GMT -8
I also like this pole system as well, takes away the droopies. I would definitely use tie downs and springs in addition to the stands. In my yard, I plan to have a deck, and I would secure the stands to the deck. Obviously wouldn't work on the go. The stands would still make it more stable than setting the poles on the ground.
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Post by houdini on Oct 12, 2014 5:45:32 GMT -8
home depot has adjustable painters poles. The work great for about 10.00 t0 20.00. and they worn great. Also you can mount adjustable flag holders to the trailer with stainless screws and seam sealer. whole thing for about 60.00 for the whole shebang.
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