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Post by jodybitzz on Jul 14, 2014 12:26:05 GMT -8
Hi. We wanted to know if the awning rail takes the place of the J rail on the curbside? Also, is it flexible to the shape of the roof? We have a slight peak in our roof and are concerned about it crimping and if the plastic bead on the awning will pass over the peak? We are wanting an awning from VTS   |
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Post by SusieQ on Jul 14, 2014 14:14:43 GMT -8
The awning rail takes the place of the J-rail on my Compact. The curbside is actually 3 pieces, two of J-rail on each end with the awning rail across the top. I don't know about the new, but the old awning rail is not as flexible as the j-rail but is curved to the shape of the roof.
I have seen trailers with "added on" awning rail below the j-rail and it looks bad in my opinion.
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Post by jodybitzz on Jul 14, 2014 16:51:42 GMT -8
Thanks SusieQ. I think our main concern is because we have a little peak and not a smooth roof line it will kink the awning rail making it impossible to thread the awning bead through.
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Post by jodybitzz on Jul 14, 2014 16:57:29 GMT -8
The roof raises 2 inches from the front radius in 3 feet then it drops 4.5 inches in a span of 5 feet. Hope that gives an idea of what I'm referring to.  |
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Post by SusieQ on Jul 14, 2014 17:06:21 GMT -8
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Post by jodybitzz on Jul 14, 2014 18:23:39 GMT -8
Is this your camper SusieQ? That's the same model mine was/is. We reconstructed her completely and now looks more similar to an early 60's Airflyte than the 1500. Thanks for all your help and responses to my post!  |
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Post by John Palmer on Jul 14, 2014 18:55:49 GMT -8
The awning rail will bend, and yes it will "close up" at the bend. You can take a piece of 1/8" thick flat bar and insert it in the end of the rail, then slide it along until you find the closed up portion, then work the flat bar up and down to stretch the rail back into it's original shape. It takes maybe five minutes to adjust the width after it's installed. I also like to "pre bend" my rail on the work bench around a curved template before it's installed. It's much easier to bend on the bench, and without getting a twist in it.
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Post by SusieQ on Jul 14, 2014 19:27:08 GMT -8
Is this your camper SusieQ? That's the same model mine was/is. We reconstructed her completely and now looks more similar to an early 60's Airflyte than the 1500. Thanks for all your help and responses to my post! Not mine. I almost bought a similar one for $350 but it didn't have a title and I just waited one day too long getting there. |
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Post by mobiltec on Jul 14, 2014 21:20:52 GMT -8
The awning rail will bend, and yes it will "close up" at the bend. You can take a piece of 1/8" thick flat bar and insert it in the end of the rail, then slide it along until you find the closed up portion, then work the flat bar up and down to stretch the rail back into it's original shape. It takes maybe five minutes to adjust the width after it's installed. I also like to "pre bend" my rail on the work bench around a curved template before it's installed. It's much easier to bend on the bench, and without getting a twist in it. It seems to me that I saw a tool advertised somewhere once for a tool that was specifically built for opening up awning rail. But if flat bar works..... |
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Post by John Palmer on Jul 14, 2014 23:25:36 GMT -8
The awning rail will bend, and yes it will "close up" at the bend. You can take a piece of 1/8" thick flat bar and insert it in the end of the rail, then slide it along until you find the closed up portion, then work the flat bar up and down to stretch the rail back into it's original shape. It takes maybe five minutes to adjust the width after it's installed. I also like to "pre bend" my rail on the work bench around a curved template before it's installed. It's much easier to bend on the bench, and without getting a twist in it. It seems to me that I saw a tool advertised somewhere once for a tool that was specifically built for opening up awning rail. But if flat bar works..... Anything from a 1" to a 1 1/4" wide works good. Too narrow and the tool will bend, too wide and the tool won't fit into the awning rail at the radius bends. |
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