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05-08-2014, 06:43 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1961 16' Bambi
Malden
, Missouri
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 159
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Adjustable tent poles
I just ordered my first vintage style awning so I'm looking for suggestions on adjustable tent poles. Any suggestions?
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05-08-2014, 07:11 PM
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#2
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Rivet Master
1957 22' Caravanner
Port Hadlock
, Washington
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 864
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I use these
-steve
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05-08-2014, 07:44 PM
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#3
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3 Rivet Member
1961 16' Bambi
Malden
, Missouri
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 159
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Thanks for the reply, Steve! Those were on the top of my list before I posted because I'm afraid the other styles "locking mechanism" would slip.
After using them, do you think they were worth the money? How are the spring buttons holding up with the pressure of the awning and ropes. Have you had any trouble with them?
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05-08-2014, 08:06 PM
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Rivet Master
1957 22' Caravanner
Port Hadlock
, Washington
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 864
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They've worked fine for me.
I got the 8 footers and then shortened one section slightly. The buttons work just fine and have never slipped. After using them for awhile, I pop riveted them together as I never need to break the sections down and they store in the truck fine with full length. The pins on the end have bent a little in use at times, but they seem strong enough.
cheers,
steve
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05-08-2014, 09:07 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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I have been using these for a couple of years. Never had them slip and the adjustability is nice when dropping the awning down for rain run off.
Amazon.com : Texsport Ajustable Tent Pole : Tarps For Camping : Sports & Outdoors
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05-09-2014, 09:41 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 26' Overlander
Woodstock
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 8,525
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I have been using those Texsport style one, got them at Walmart. They work just fine, but don't put them away wet, they will rust. Get the locking plastic thingie that goes on the tent pole ropes it works great and is cheap.
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05-09-2014, 03:40 PM
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#7
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3 Rivet Member
1961 16' Bambi
Malden
, Missouri
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 159
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Thanks for the input!
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05-09-2014, 04:21 PM
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#8
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3 Rivet Member
1967 20' Globetrotter
Englewood
, Colorado
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 101
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We ordered these for both of our vintage campers. They are affordable,,and work great:
Cabela's Adjustable-Height Tent Poles : Cabela's
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05-09-2014, 05:35 PM
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#9
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4 Rivet Member
1961 22' Safari
Union
, Oregon
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 477
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I am using adjustable painter's poles from Home Depot. They are lock securely at the desired level and easily adjust to different heights. The only modification I had to make was to add a 1/4" pin on the end to go through the grommet in my awning. I do not remember the cost, but was reasonable.
Sam
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05-09-2014, 06:11 PM
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#10
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2 Rivet Member
1967 20' Globetrotter
Slc
, Utah
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 22
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I'm curious if you folks are talking about the vintage style awning offered on vintage trailer supply. I'm leaning towards one of those...... Wish I knew how to post a link.
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05-09-2014, 06:25 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1961 16' Bambi
Malden
, Missouri
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 159
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Jdh,
Yes, my original post was about the vintage style awnings. I just ordered one from Kristi http://vintageawnings.blogspot.com/?m=1
She lists a few links of recommended poles because she only sells the handmade awnings. Some of the ones she suggests were also "reviewed" as answers to my original question. I just wanted help deciding which to purchase. .
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05-09-2014, 07:05 PM
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#12
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2 Rivet Member
1967 20' Globetrotter
Slc
, Utah
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 22
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Thanks for the info!
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05-10-2014, 06:53 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ragin-cajun
Jdh,
Yes, my original post was about the vintage style awnings. I just ordered one from Kristi Vintage Awnings
She lists a few links of recommended poles because she only sells the handmade awnings. Some of the ones she suggests were also "reviewed" as answers to my original question. I just wanted help deciding which to purchase. .
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I also have an awning made by Kristi. A big plus about ordering from her is she will custom make to your request. Size (mine is over sized), material, colors, etc.
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MICHAEL
Do you know what a learning experience is? A learning experience is one of those things that says "You know that thing that you just did? Don't do that."
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05-10-2014, 01:50 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 26' Overlander
Woodstock
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 8,525
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We bought a set of awnings for one trailer and another large awning for a different one from:
Vintage Trailer Awnings
great work, reliable and reasonable.
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05-10-2014, 03:38 PM
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#15
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3 Rivet Member
1961 16' Bambi
Malden
, Missouri
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 159
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Thanks to everyone for the tent pole input! I appreciate it.
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