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Post by LittleVintageTrailer on Jul 11, 2012 20:32:28 GMT -5
No awning rail?? No problem. LOL! Sometimes you just make do with what you have to work with. Now, trying to get it clipped while at a campground might be a challenge. I'll probably have to hijack a picnic table or a couple tall fellas. The J-rail on the Bellwood as deep edges so the clips worked well. They are heavy duty little clips so as long as it's not windy or pouring down rain this should hold and provide some shade anyway. Next, I'll try it with my full sized awning and see if they will hold that. I have a bunch of the clips so we'll see.
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Post by Gone Kayaking on Jul 11, 2012 22:41:18 GMT -5
Seem like a good temporary solution but it's not hard to attach an awning rail when you get a chance.
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Post by LittleVintageTrailer on Jul 11, 2012 23:22:19 GMT -5
My understanding on installing an awning rail is removing the existing J-rail along the top and replacing however much of that section with the awning rail correct? What I'm trying to figure out is my J-rail looks to be one continuous piece (I'll have to double check to be sure) and so trying to think the best way to remove (aka cut) just the section I want in order to install an awning rail. If my thinking is all wrong, let me know but that is what I've been told in regards to installing one.
With everything else I have to try and get done I think I'll have to do that at later time.
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Post by Gone Kayaking on Jul 11, 2012 23:59:28 GMT -5
Yes you would have to cut out a section of the jrail and attach the c. it's not hard to do...your multi tool should cut through it pretty easily, then just unscrew pop it off, scrap off any old butyl and clean things up if they need it, attach new rail, and bob's your uncle. But for sure, it's not as high on the priority list as things that are needed...cause an awning is definitely an extra.
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Post by Gone Kayaking on Jul 12, 2012 0:01:07 GMT -5
THough I have also seen people attach just a straight rail below the j rail, above the door, and that would be much easier, if you were sure there was framing under it (guess that's a question) If you did that it woudl be pretty easy. But if I had a trailer as nice as your in terms of the skin, I don't think I would go that route.
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Post by LittleVintageTrailer on Jul 12, 2012 9:10:18 GMT -5
Yeah, I wouldn't want to do a straight rail on this one. Eventually, I'll remove part of the J-rail and put one there. Thanks Gone Kayaking for letting me know that indeed is how it's done (:
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Post by Redwings on Jul 12, 2012 9:33:04 GMT -5
Ingenious idea for adding some shade instantly! And the clips add the perfect touch of red.
Up here in the windy country it wouldn't work...but I have been plenty of places it would!
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Post by dawgpound on Jul 12, 2012 10:04:34 GMT -5
Awning Rails were attached to the Serro Scotty's, by screwing them to the top of the J channel. This way the awning rail would be able to follow the curve of the roof line.
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Post by LittleVintageTrailer on Jul 12, 2012 11:52:44 GMT -5
Ross, would that work on mine? I almost hate to cut and remove the existing J-rail.
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Post by dawgpound on Jul 12, 2012 14:18:29 GMT -5
Defiantly. If you have a Camping World or any big RV Dealer that works on RV's, you can purchase the Awning Rail from them.
Once you have the awning rail, cut it to your desired length. Since you already have your awning, cut the rail about 1" shorter then your awning. This way, about 1/2" of the awning will be to the outside of the rail.
I would suggest removing any of the screws in the J channel where the awning rail will be installed, if they are not fully countersunk and smooth with the top of the J channel. Set the awning rail where it is flush with the back edge of the J channel and pre-drill the screw holes through the J channel. The awning rail should already be pre-drilled with screw holes.
Once the holes have been pre-drilled, place a dot of Lexel Sealant in each screw hole and then run a piece of butyl tape across the bottom of the awning rail. Attach the awning rail to the top of the J channel with Stainless Steel screws, at least 1" or 1 1/4" long. Trim off the excess butyl tape and you are done.
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Post by LittleVintageTrailer on Jul 12, 2012 17:38:40 GMT -5
Thanks Ross! That might be just the route I'll go! I'm going to copy and paste what you said in a Word doc so I don't forget (:
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Post by Gone Kayaking on Jul 12, 2012 21:29:54 GMT -5
Of course that would work, excellent ross!
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