In a message dated 4/29/01 1:38:49 PM, thornton@math.utah.edu writes: << The clamps are also a small problem because they are too big to use if I want the tarp to cover the front door and be able to open and close the front door (right now I have it clamped between the sliding door and frond door). And, I also have to clamp behind the maximal distance the sliding door slides open. I have some small C-clamps that I might use, but I think that I prefer having spring clamps in case a big wind comes up and the awning really should come off (safety feature?). >> The spring clamps will not hold up in strong wind. You need 6 small conduit clamps held together with a bolt and wing nut so that you end up with 3 doubled up clamps. Cut a small piece of rubber to line one side of the clamp to protect your paint where it grips under your raingutter. Take your tent poles and roll the awning around them and set the pole in your gutter so that the fabric comes over the top of the pole. Place one clamp on each end of the pole and one in the center. Place the clamps so that one side is over the pole and the other side is under your gutter. The German awnings I sell have a pocket sewn into the edge to slide the pole into, and include the poles, stakes, clamps and guy ropes. Steve Lashley '73 Euro Panel '74 Campmobile '93 EV MV http://EuroCampers.com 314-614-0750 Importing German Side Tents, Fiamma and Paulchen bike racks and other accessories for Bus, Vanagon and EuroVan |
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