Karl, I am a bit concern also on the fabric tearing at the stitching near the pockets. Some stitches in those areas are under extreme stress and I feel there should be better spreading of the point load like the technique use in sail making. I understand that will add cost but I am more than happy to pay more for a stronger and longer lasting fabric. I am seeing some enlarge holes around the center pocket though they are not tears. I don't know the yeild point of the fabric though I would like a piece of sample to test with and find out. According to Wolfgang the standard fabric is extremely tough and very resistant to tear (with rip-stop characteristic). - Vince
-----Original Message----- From: Karl Ploessl [mailto:ploessl@sunmac.spect.upenn.edu] Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2004 11:33 AM To: MC; vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com Subject: Re: Shady Boy Awning - Pictures
this is a word of caution: I too have the shady boy awning installed. I don't know what the PO did, but one of the pockets in the fabric where the center pole goes, has a hole; probably the pole went through the fabric at one point due to too much tension? I 'reinforced' the fabric there with duct tape. -- Karl '81 Westy "Jenny" Wilmington, DE |
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