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Post by redwings on Nov 4, 2013 10:14:37 GMT -8
So, most of you know that I am also The Awning Lady. And I have been sewing custom awnings for a couple of years, now.
Have any members figured out how to attach a window awning to the trailer and have it project out if you don't already have a rock guard? One idea is to put a c-channel and have poles to hold it out...but I am hoping there is a less obtrusive way of putting a cute small awning over and out from a window.
Any suggestions or ideas would be greatly appreciated!!
Diane
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Post by bigbill on Nov 5, 2013 13:11:02 GMT -8
I don't know if I can describe this in words so that it is simple or not but Ace hardware sells some green fiber poles for making flower trellises they are about 3/8"(guess) in diameter (different lengths and cut able) use them down both sides and across the front in awning hems then use two more to hold the front out. They could slide into a short socket made from a plastic pipe and bracketed to trailer (Fasten under a window frame screw) then the top of awning could slide into a section of awning rail fastened above window. The poles across the front would serve as a spreader to keep it from sagging. and if the awning had sides all rods would be covered in hems, if no sides the bottom rods that hold the awning out could be covered with matching material sleeves that would be stitched to awning at bottom front, this would hold rods in place plus make it look nice. Hope this is understandable.
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Post by bigbill on Nov 5, 2013 14:13:53 GMT -8
Additional thoughts
The pipe bracket would only have to be an inch or two long and make a small alum u shaped part to fasten plastic pipe to trailer then drill a hole for a small pin such as a cotter pin to fasten plastic pipe to bracket. these could be made as plain or as fancy as you wish. You could also purchase a plastic block an cut the attaching brackets out of it for a more professional look. Another option would be to make a plastic block to fasten to window frame at top on both sides then use a top rod that would slide in to them to hold the top to trailer if you didn't want a section of awning rail above window. To keep the awning from lifting in high winds you might use a tie strap at the bottom to hold it back against the trailer.
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Post by cowcharge on Nov 8, 2013 8:36:02 GMT -8
How 'bout like the top half of a canvas camp chair without the pivot at the bottom? You could make the frame out of PVC tubing, or wood, or metal. Use padded fabric, or even just use light plywood or plastic covered with fabric, that way you wouldn't have to worry about keeping it stretched when it's up. Make the bottom of the movable frame detachable, so when you leave, you just pull a couple of pins out and lift the bottoms of the side frames out of their sockets, flip them up so they're at the top and the awning front edge drops down and becomes the bottom of your rock guard. You could add scallops or fringes to the edges so it looks like a regular awning, and fold them behind and velcro them to the back when it's down. Here's a simple drawing of what I mean:  |
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Post by redwings on Nov 11, 2013 19:57:24 GMT -8
Bigbill, I can picture the rods and the hems. It is the short socket I am having a hard time envisioning. Can you draw me a sketch?? and email it to me? or post it up here? theawninglady@gmail.com Thanks for your brainstorming! I don't know if I can describe this in words so that it is simple or not but Ace hardware sells some green fiber poles for making flower trellises they are about 3/8"(guess) in diameter (different lengths and cut able) use them down both sides and across the front in awning hems then use two more to hold the front out. They could slide into a short socket made from a plastic pipe and bracketed to trailer (Fasten under a window frame screw) then the top of awning could slide into a section of awning rail fastened above window. The poles across the front would serve as a spreader to keep it from sagging. and if the awning had sides all rods would be covered in hems, if no sides the bottom rods that hold the awning out could be covered with matching material sleeves that would be stitched to awning at bottom front, this would hold rods in place plus make it look nice. Hope this is understandable. |
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Post by redwings on Nov 11, 2013 19:59:00 GMT -8
Cowcharge, I like your idea, too. With smaller rods. :-) But great ideas to try and work with. Thanks! How 'bout like the top half of a canvas camp chair without the pivot at the bottom? You could make the frame out of PVC tubing, or wood, or metal. Use padded fabric, or even just use light plywood or plastic covered with fabric, that way you wouldn't have to worry about keeping it stretched when it's up. Make the bottom of the movable frame detachable, so when you leave, you just pull a couple of pins out and lift the bottoms of the side frames out of their sockets, flip them up so they're at the top and the awning front edge drops down and becomes the bottom of your rock guard. You could add scallops or fringes to the edges so it looks like a regular awning, and fold them behind and velcro them to the back when it's down. Here's a simple drawing of what I mean: |
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Post by bigbill on Nov 12, 2013 1:11:47 GMT -8
The socket would be constructed from a piece of plastic tube just slightly larger inside than the green rods so that the green rods will easily slip into it and probably 2 or 3 inches long. Then bend piece of alum flat stock probably 1/2" by 1/8" by 3" into a U shape just wide enough inside to fit over the plastic tube. Next drill a hole in the back of the U large enough to allow a number 8 window screw to pass through. Then drill a hole in the side of the U that goes through both sides out near the open end. Finally place the plastic tube inside the U with enough clearance at the rear to allow the tube to move up and down and drill a matching hole in the plastic tube to insert a pin or bolt through, providing a socket that will self adjust to the angle of the awning support rod. Paint plastic tube as needed to look nice, polish alum as you would a window. Let me know if this doesn't clear things up for you, thought this might be better than a sketch.
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Post by redwings on Nov 12, 2013 19:46:42 GMT -8
I got it!! Thanks!!!!!
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Post by bigbill on Nov 13, 2013 3:02:55 GMT -8
If you make one post pictures so I can see how well my word description worked.  |
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Post by SusieQ on Nov 17, 2013 14:28:05 GMT -8
 I've been following this thread and I just came across a Shasta with a window awning. Thought the pic might give some more ideas. One day, I'll try this. |
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Post by Aloha! on Nov 21, 2013 5:58:54 GMT -8
There's also one shown in Mobiltec's Big Bear 2013 Rally video that looked really nice too.
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