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Post by bigfoot493 on Jun 19, 2011 13:27:49 GMT -5
well i bought me three adjustable tent poles and a brown and silver tarp from walmart for$38. cut the cord off my broken impact gun and put the tarp and cord in the slot and instant shade now
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Post by 61shastacompact on Jun 19, 2011 17:29:39 GMT -5
Very resourceful. Now you just need to add fringe....
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Post by Redwings on Jun 19, 2011 17:35:32 GMT -5
Yes, very ingenious. How did you get it to stay in the awning rail?
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Post by bigfoot493 on Jun 19, 2011 19:32:48 GMT -5
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Post by urzed on Jul 1, 2011 19:39:20 GMT -5
Well I loved your idea so much i had to make my own today. I used an 8.6'x11.6' tarp and I had a rope sewn into it by my wife. the tent poles I used were 2 pieces of EMT conduit one 1/2" one 1" I cut them in half lenght wise and welded a 4" bolt into the end of the 1/2" piece and drilled some holes and put a 1/4" bolt thru them to raise and lower the poles I will have to get them painted soon but for now they will work !
Thanks for the idea
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Post by bigfoot493 on Jul 2, 2011 10:05:33 GMT -5
so cheap to replace if it gets ripped up only $8 for the tarp dont get me wrong but i cant afford $150+ for somthing that might get tore up in a strong wind so $8 aint to bad to replace
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Post by harrison429 on Jul 2, 2011 14:44:47 GMT -5
it's a great idea whether permanent or temporary especially since so many of us can start to feel nickel'd and dimed to death by our trailers!
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Post by Vintageshopnut on Jul 17, 2011 16:29:22 GMT -5
Great idea! I made one today with a $10 linen drop cloth and some rope I had on hand. Just need the poles now.
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Post by 70shasta on Aug 8, 2011 14:00:14 GMT -5
I'm so excited to find this forum and this post. I just aquired my 1970 Shasta 1400 this past Saturday. I was looking into buying an awning and stumbled across this post. Does anyone know the diameter of the cord that will need to be used?
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Post by pathfinder3081 on May 13, 2012 13:05:49 GMT -5
And it worked just like he said! I bought the 10'x10' tarp at Northern for $13.00. The perfect wire / cord for mine was some Network Cable. Semi stiff and Time Warner left alot in the wooded part of my place when they reworked some stuff. Threaded in like nothing to it. I did file the hard edge at the start of the track. It was kinda snaggin and grabbin abit. The poles were from my gear locker as they went to the old blue 12x12 dining canopies from the 80's. Grant you I'd love one of the vintage custom job and it will come, but this will get us thru the summer... Cool Beans Attachments:
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Post by offspringin on May 14, 2012 9:27:42 GMT -5
those look good guys. My dad used tarps for our "awning" for years with one of his 70 something model trailers and they always worked just fine, super cheap way to get some nice shade. After a few seasons just got a new tarp and started fresh.
I like the cord ideas, he always had rope but the cord would have alot less stretch in it.
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Post by Gone Kayaking on May 14, 2012 11:05:58 GMT -5
I would also say if you're expecting a lot of rain, this is a good substitute for that nice vintage awning as well, if you don't want it to get messed up!
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Post by kayaxi on May 16, 2012 21:46:51 GMT -5
Hey Pathfinder, is that coax cable (tv cable)? Seeing as how I work for TWC that should be easy enough. I may even have some in a box somewhere from my days working in the field).
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Post by pathfinder3081 on May 17, 2012 7:44:21 GMT -5
Hey Pathfinder, is that coax cable (tv cable)? Seeing as how I work for TWC that should be easy enough. I may even have some in a box somewhere from my days working in the field). Yes it is Kayaxi, First I tried the traditional orange "drop-chord", no go. Played around with some other stuff in the garage and BINGO! The coax cable fit perfect with the heavy silver trap. Watch for snags though when you start threading it into the track and have someone assit you. First, I ran the cable in alone to clean the track and get a fill for the length. (10') I took a machine file and rounded the open corners abit. Just a little, nothing to drastic. Then the wife help support tarp, fed it forward as I slid it in. I was surprized how simple it was. I think that the rope system would be sloppy and frustrating. I liked the rigid feel of the coax. Good luck with yours.
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Post by cowcharge on May 17, 2012 10:05:08 GMT -5
What a great idea! It's on my list
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Post by kayaxi on May 23, 2012 22:18:39 GMT -5
Awesome. Have 8x10 heavy duty tarp and found some coax in a box from my installer days. No adjustable poles yet though. Had to order them online. I'll play with this over the weekend if the weather holds. I love this solution until we can order a "proper" canopy.
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Post by thumbelina on May 16, 2013 21:52:57 GMT -5
I found my solution! I can still sew some good outdoor fabric and run coax the same way! Tarp- hey I get the $8 but I am out for GLAMPING! with my PIG.
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