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Post by annbclay on Jun 3, 2014 5:24:05 GMT -8
I'd like to put a lantern hook beside the door on my shasta compact but am terrified of damaging the skin and creating a leak. Does anyone have any advice about this or ideas?
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Post by John Palmer on Jun 3, 2014 7:00:50 GMT -8
Maybe a variation of a THINGIE?
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Post by annbclay on Jun 3, 2014 8:30:05 GMT -8
Could you clarify on Thingie!
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Post by schweetcruisers on Jun 3, 2014 8:43:33 GMT -8
What about a "S" hook hanging off the grab handle?
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Post by chametzoo on Jun 3, 2014 9:06:35 GMT -8
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Post by kto17 on Jun 3, 2014 10:27:50 GMT -8
Yes this is a really cool little creation someone posted on the old board and I liked it so I saved the pic. It's a shelf bracket that was modified to hook in the awning rail and a that pad rests against the trailer skin. I will try to find the picture and post it.
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Post by bigbill on Jun 3, 2014 12:35:32 GMT -8
A thingy is a device John Palmer invented to fasten things to the awning rail. very easy to make. Then you could make a hanger that hooked to possibly to two thingys and let the bottom rest against the trailer with a pad to protect the paint. The bracket could be as plain or fancy as you desire. If you are talking about hanging an oil or gas lantern make sure it is far enough away from the trailer that you don't scorch the paint.
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Post by annbclay on Jun 3, 2014 13:14:02 GMT -8
I sort of want something next to the door, the way a house has a lantern next to it. I will however check those out for another project I'm considering. Thanks for the link! |
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Post by annbclay on Jun 3, 2014 13:17:22 GMT -8
A thingy is a device John Palmer invented to fasten things to the awning rail. very easy to make. Then you could make a hanger that hooked to possibly to two thingys and let the bottom rest against the trailer with a pad to protect the paint. The bracket could be as plain or fancy as you desire. If you are talking about hanging an oil or gas lantern make sure it is far enough away from the trailer that you don't scorch the paint. Ah, sounds brilliant, I'd love to see a pic of it or a link to it! Yes my other concern is having a bracket that is far enough away to allow a lantern to hang properly and prevent heat damage as well as look nice! |
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Post by Ten on Jun 3, 2014 15:44:12 GMT -8
Personally I would suggest a "shepherd's hook" plant hanger...stick it in the ground and hang your lantern near the door. No holes in the trailer, only the ground.
Another suggestion would be installing a light underneath the sill of the trailer, above the step. A nb 7uy777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777
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Post by Ten on Jun 3, 2014 15:48:44 GMT -8
Ooops my cat had a suggestion too, but as usual can't understand her typing. A simple 12-V light mounted under the sill will light the step and not show up. Nor will it mean putting any holes in the siding.
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Post by chametzoo on Jun 3, 2014 15:49:25 GMT -8
Another suggestion would be installing a light underneath the sill of the trailer, above the step. A nb 7uy777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777 Did your cat walk across the keyboard??? Happens to me all the time ;-) |
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Post by chametzoo on Jun 3, 2014 15:50:09 GMT -8
Ooops my cat had a suggestion too, but as usual can't understand her typing. A simple 12-V light mounted under the sill will light the step and not show up. Nor will it mean putting any holes in the siding. Slipped that post in seconds after you…. I guess I was right!! |
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Post by bigbill on Jun 3, 2014 15:54:43 GMT -8
annbclay thingies picture can be found under recent back about 5 pages and half way down or Vintage Trailer Talk Let's Talk Upholstery and Awnings! Awning Clip Thingies Read more: vintagetrailertalk.freeforums.net/thread/2275/awning-clip-thingies#ixzz33ch51sW1The bracket could be L shaped hanging down from 2 thingies and a pad at lower end to protect trailer just make sure arm stands out away from trailer. By hooking to two thingies it would be more stable in the wind or if it got bumped. |
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Post by bigbill on Jun 3, 2014 15:59:55 GMT -8
Annbclay I personally use the shepherds hook idea that ten suggested above and I place it away from the door so that it doesn't attract bugs to the door area as I don't want them in where I plan to sleep.
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