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Old 10-16-2010, 05:58 PM   #1
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Reclaimed my useless awning
I mentioned in another post that I removed my old Carefree Fiesta awning from my Sovereign and was having it cut down a bit for re-use. Here is a photo of the results. I finally got around to trying it out today.



The poles are tent poles from W-mart, less than $10 each. I installed grommets in the awning to accomodate them and guyed them off to hold tension. It is a bit retro and just what I wanted for a whole lot less money than a new awning.
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Interesting, How does it attach to the trailer? Does it need to be removed to tow? Where's it stored during travel?
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Old 10-16-2010, 06:27 PM   #3
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It fits into the existing awning rail. Yes it has to be removed to tow, we fold it up and put it in the trailer or TV.

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How many people does it take to put up? How many ladders needed?
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It took six of us on two ladders, but it only took a couple of hours.

No, I did it by myself from my one ladder.
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It took six of us on two ladders, but it only took a couple of hours.

No, I did it by myself from my one ladder.
Wow!

Good job! Thanks for the thread.

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