Another Awning
#1
Posted 19 June 2010 - 04:38 PM
The key is using a heavy duty tarp and loops of bungy at the 4 attachment points, this lets it give some in the wind without over stressing the tarp or lines.
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Billm
2008 Frontier with a 2010 Eagle shell
#2
Posted 19 June 2010 - 04:50 PM
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#3
Posted 19 June 2010 - 05:51 PM
eye bolts? used existing hole?
#4
Posted 20 June 2010 - 04:17 AM
I actually use 4 stainless steel eye bolts on the camper and attach the bungy to the four eyelets on the tarp. That way the stress is spread out over a larger area and not just the corners. Got the eyebolts from Home depot, they are threaded for wood and I drill a hole the size of the screw shank and then carefully self tap them into the hole. Use some silicone caulk to seal them. Did it this way on my old camper and they were solid for over 10 years, I'm actually reusing the same eye bolts on my 4 Wheel. I got the adjustable poles from REI and put them through the corner tarp eyelets and then loop a line over the top of the pole. I usually use 2 lines per pole to keep the tarp tensioned.give us some detail on the two attachment points.
eye bolts? used existing hole?
Sorry, can't get this to rotate.
Billm
2008 Frontier with a 2010 Eagle shell
#5
Posted 20 June 2010 - 02:38 PM
'08 Hawk
#6
Posted 20 June 2010 - 02:50 PM
#7
Posted 20 June 2010 - 07:20 PM
Looks good!! Did you all ready have the poles or can you buy them somewhere?
I already had the poles from my old camper but I bought them years ago from REI, I would think they still have them. The slide adjustable poles are great because you can adjust the tension of the tarp by raising or lowering them.
Just checked REI, they still have them in 7 & 8 ft lengths: http://www.rei.com/product/358078
Campmor has them too.
Billm
2008 Frontier with a 2010 Eagle shell
#8
Posted 25 June 2010 - 03:43 AM
I know this is kind of a dumb question, but do the eye bolts go through the fabric on the inside of the roof trim? I don't know where the popup material actually attaches. Would there be any reason to fear puncturing the material that high up?I actually use 4 stainless steel eye bolts on the camper and attach the bungy to the four eyelets on the tarp. That way the stress is spread out over a larger area and not just the corners. Got the eyebolts from Home depot, they are threaded for wood and I drill a hole the size of the screw shank and then carefully self tap them into the hole. Use some silicone caulk to seal them. Did it this way on my old camper and they were solid for over 10 years, I'm actually reusing the same eye bolts on my 4 Wheel. I got the adjustable poles from REI and put them through the corner tarp eyelets and then loop a line over the top of the pole. I usually use 2 lines per pole to keep the tarp tensioned.
Sorry, can't get this to rotate.
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#9
Posted 26 June 2010 - 02:10 PM
I know this is kind of a dumb question, but do the eye bolts go through the fabric on the inside of the roof trim? I don't know where the popup material actually attaches. Would there be any reason to fear puncturing the material that high up?
There is an aluminum drip rail trim piece screwed around the edge of the camper top. I attached the eyes at the same level as the screws. If the screws go through the fabric so do the eyes. I figured if they put the screws through there it would be OK as long as I used sealant on the eyes.
Billm
2008 Frontier with a 2010 Eagle shell
#10
Posted 13 July 2010 - 07:19 PM
I've got some spare Yakima round clamps and it seems it would be simple enough to make some sort of attachment.
Really the only reason for the bar is to provide some intermediate tie points, so it could be a cable.
Just thinkin' out loud here . . .
I bookmarked the Eureka adjustable poles, those are perfect if a bit pricey at $24 each.
The only other item to source is a tarp that's the right size.
Andy
Very timely...this is exactly the concept I've been considering except I've been thinking off using bungies on my rack crossbar.
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