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09-21-2019, 03:45 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Michigan
Posts: 29
Year: 2006
Coachwork: Eldorado - 210 Aerolite
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Got around to getting together the parts for an awning. 20190921_135136.jpg
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09-21-2019, 05:11 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Dawsonville, Ga.
Posts: 9,333
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Genesis
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466/3060
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Originally Posted by Tankster
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How does it attach to the roof?
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09-21-2019, 08:23 PM
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#23
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Michigan
Posts: 29
Year: 2006
Coachwork: Eldorado - 210 Aerolite
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Quote:
Originally Posted by o1marc
How does it attach to the roof?
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Awning rail SmartSelect_20190921-212216.jpg
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09-21-2019, 08:31 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Dawsonville, Ga.
Posts: 9,333
Year: 1999
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Chassis: International
Engine: DT466/3060
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tankster
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I used the same method, only i cut individual 2" long pieces and put them where the eyelets were on the tarp, used 3M super adhesive pads to secure them to the roof and then used these "clips"
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09-22-2019, 10:25 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Wamego Ks
Posts: 478
Year: 2007
Chassis: Collins
Engine: 6.6L LMM Duramax
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I like the awning idea! How long does it take you to set it up? When we tailgate, we have been putting up quick shade type awnings ( usually 1-2) and it takes 3-4 people to put them up. It looks like your awning would be pretty quick setup!
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09-22-2019, 10:35 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Dawsonville, Ga.
Posts: 9,333
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Genesis
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466/3060
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Frochevy
I like the awning idea! How long does it take you to set it up? When we tailgate, we have been putting up quick shade type awnings ( usually 1-2) and it takes 3-4 people to put them up. It looks like your awning would be pretty quick setup!
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With a step ladder , it's as simple as sliding the plastic pieces into the channel and hanging the tarp through each hole on each hook. Stick a pole in each corner, and a piece of 550 paracord in a stake in the ground. About 5 minutes max. I would put 2 cords on each cord pulling out and to the sides for a taut roof. Mine is 20x16 and it's freaking huge under there.
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09-23-2019, 06:33 AM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Michigan
Posts: 29
Year: 2006
Coachwork: Eldorado - 210 Aerolite
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In 5 minutes I can have it up and have my first beer half gone. Standing on the steps I can slide it into the rail without a ladder. I leave the fasteners connected to the tarp grommets.
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09-23-2019, 06:42 AM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Wamego Ks
Posts: 478
Year: 2007
Chassis: Collins
Engine: 6.6L LMM Duramax
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Thanks for input from both... I need to order some of that awning rail now! Lol
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09-23-2019, 07:53 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Michigan
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Frochevy
Thanks for input from both... I need to order some of that awning rail now! Lol
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I ended up going with the PVC instead of the aluminum. I've got a 90" & a 48" piece butted together.
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09-23-2019, 08:37 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Wamego Ks
Posts: 478
Year: 2007
Chassis: Collins
Engine: 6.6L LMM Duramax
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tankster
I ended up going with the PVC instead of the aluminum. I've got a 90" & a 48" piece butted together.
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Did you go with PVC on the track or the piece that goes in the track through the rope?
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09-23-2019, 08:37 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Dawsonville, Ga.
Posts: 9,333
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Genesis
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466/3060
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tankster
I ended up going with the PVC instead of the aluminum. I've got a 90" & a 48" piece butted together.
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I bought 2-4'aluminum sticks for $12ea, $34 shipped for both. The 8'ers were too expensive to ship and I didn't need them that long. The 3M stuff seems to hold pretty well.
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09-24-2019, 10:33 AM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Michigan
Posts: 29
Year: 2006
Coachwork: Eldorado - 210 Aerolite
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Frochevy
Did you go with PVC on the track or the piece that goes in the track through the rope?
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both the track and the spacers
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09-24-2019, 12:29 PM
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#33
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Dawsonville, Ga.
Posts: 9,333
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Genesis
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466/3060
Rated Cap: 77
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Frochevy
Thanks for input from both... I need to order some of that awning rail now! Lol
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/Awning-RV-T...72.m2749.l2649
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09-29-2019, 02:13 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Michigan
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09-29-2019, 08:45 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Wamego Ks
Posts: 478
Year: 2007
Chassis: Collins
Engine: 6.6L LMM Duramax
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Looks good! Especially the Chuck poster!
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