Date:         Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:48:17 -0700
Reply-To:     "Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"" <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         "Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"" <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Shady Boy Awning + Pipe Insulation for rain
Comments: To: Jonathan Poole <jfpoolio@GMAIL.COM>
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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.


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Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
74 Westrailia: (Ladybug Trailer company, San Juan Capistrano, Calif.)
Bend, OR
KG6RCR