Greetings all!
We are remodleing a 1979 Prowler and while I am working on the interior walls, the wife will be sewing up a storm. One of the things under discussion is an awning. Given this TT's age we will be going inexpensive for the first time out. I wanted something that would look nice but not cost a fortune. I can handle the fabric acquisition from a local store (Sunbrella or even Cordura depending upon price/weight) but what I need help with is the other parts.
We expect to have to pull the camper side of the awning through the C-Channel during setup (requiring a small ladder/step stool). What is the most common rigid component that people use inside the fabric roll for this function? Some type of round hard rubber cylinder would be my guess. Anyone have a source for such a thing? (Also, is this a major pain in the rear from those that have done it?)
As far as support posts and/or leading edge frame, what has worked well for others? I know I could simply go get some lightweight electrical conduit for the edge and possibly even the supports or even just buy the extendable tent poles available but I wanted to see if others had suggestions.
I am thinking that stowage would go something like, drop the poles towards the center, pull out the edge frame piece and break it down ( 6ft sections), pull the fabric out of the C-channel, fold it in half, lay the poles on it and roll it up into a 4 -5 inch dia. 6ft long bundle, place in capped pvc pipe holder, put in camper. Correct thinking?
I have access to a good variety of tools and a small shop to accomplish this btw.
Thank you for all of your help!
We are remodleing a 1979 Prowler and while I am working on the interior walls, the wife will be sewing up a storm. One of the things under discussion is an awning. Given this TT's age we will be going inexpensive for the first time out. I wanted something that would look nice but not cost a fortune. I can handle the fabric acquisition from a local store (Sunbrella or even Cordura depending upon price/weight) but what I need help with is the other parts.
We expect to have to pull the camper side of the awning through the C-Channel during setup (requiring a small ladder/step stool). What is the most common rigid component that people use inside the fabric roll for this function? Some type of round hard rubber cylinder would be my guess. Anyone have a source for such a thing? (Also, is this a major pain in the rear from those that have done it?)
As far as support posts and/or leading edge frame, what has worked well for others? I know I could simply go get some lightweight electrical conduit for the edge and possibly even the supports or even just buy the extendable tent poles available but I wanted to see if others had suggestions.
I am thinking that stowage would go something like, drop the poles towards the center, pull out the edge frame piece and break it down ( 6ft sections), pull the fabric out of the C-channel, fold it in half, lay the poles on it and roll it up into a 4 -5 inch dia. 6ft long bundle, place in capped pvc pipe holder, put in camper. Correct thinking?
I have access to a good variety of tools and a small shop to accomplish this btw.
Thank you for all of your help!