Jonathan Poole wrote: > While I'm at it, a good solution for puddling rainwater would be nice too. > Raising and lowering the outside edge (away from van) has helped me address > this, and running a line accross the three support poles, under the fabric > has helped create another ridge and keep the poles arched up well but still > I get puddles that grow until the awning gets stretched and strained. I drop the outer edge by giving the legs a Sen. Larry Craig "wide stance," as can be seen here: <http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XFS952PUlmQ/TBA9fg3lMEI/AAAAAAAACWU/GB7z7_4QwFs/s1600/IMG_1522.JPG> > I'm currently in a spot where I've had the shady boy up for a few weeks and > I am trying to sort out it's annoyances or let the wind and rain take it > once and for all.. You keep working at that and let us know what tricks you come up with. Add photos, too.
-- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Westrailia: (Ladybug Trailer company, San Juan Capistrano, Calif.) Bend, OR KG6RCR |
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