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03-24-2014, 02:07 PM
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Location: Clarksville Va.
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Originally Posted by OldCoot
I don't know what others do, but I leave the tightening bolt completely loose.
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I do the opposite, I set my poles and give a slight tilt for the water to run off. I find that even with the poles if you do not tighten the knobs that a wind will cause them to bounce a little. Just try it both way's and you will know what way you like them after the first wind or rain storm. But I never listen to that OLD MAN anyway just ask him....
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03-24-2014, 03:47 PM
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Location: Stromsburg, Nebraska
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I've done both and haven't noticed a difference. I guess I leave them loosely snug...guyed out, the awning stays nice and taught.
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03-24-2014, 03:50 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
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Originally Posted by jtstromsburg
I've done both and haven't noticed a difference. I guess I leave them loosely snug...guyed out, the awning stays nice and taught.
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I leave them loose so all I have to do is remove the straps, shove the poles up in the hanging stow position and hit the remote and then pin them in the stow brackets.
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03-24-2014, 04:10 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Texas
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Finished polishing my poles this weekend and got them installed. They are great! Can't wait to try them out on the next trip!
Thanks, OC!
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03-24-2014, 04:15 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
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Originally Posted by clange
Finished polishing my poles this weekend and got them installed. They are great! Can't wait to try them out on the next trip!
Thanks, OC!
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Thank you, glad you're happy.
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03-24-2014, 04:20 PM
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Location: Tigard, Oregon
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our poles are scheduled to be delivered today! Got an email from UPS this morning!
Will keep you posted!
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03-24-2014, 04:25 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
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Originally Posted by ChrisAndGarren
our poles are scheduled to be delivered today! Got an email from UPS this morning!
Will keep you posted!
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Maybe we should ask for a refund from UPS for storage in Bedford, IL. 
Hope you get them undamaged.
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03-25-2014, 12:59 AM
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Location: Tigard, Oregon
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Originally Posted by OldCoot
Maybe we should ask for a refund from UPS for storage in Bedford, IL.
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Good one! 
They look to be in great shape from the outside, there is still grey duct tape over both wooden ends and all the labels appear to be intact! I did not get a chance to take them out yet, we had dinner guests and they just left.
Will open tomorrow night after work and take a look! 
Thanks!
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03-25-2014, 02:48 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Waynesville
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Originally Posted by Old car
Question for everyone who has a set of awning poles from OC; and for those about to use theirs soon: when you deploy the awning and are using the tie down kit--do you secure the tightening bolt on the awning arms themselves? Seems like a simple question--I just don't want to bend or break something by doing it improperly.
Painted my bracket hardware this weekend with gloss white Rustoleom and they are a perfect match to the awning arms themselves. Going to paint the outer poles and the inner poles as well but only down to where it leaves about a 1 inch wide gap between the two poles when completly collapsed. That way I don't interfere with the fit between them.
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We (Snug) the knob in the slotted arms after complete setup is done,height set and proper drop for runoff. This eliminates the (Rattling) of the slotted arm assembly when the Wind blows!  Youroo!! 
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03-25-2014, 08:07 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
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Originally Posted by ChrisAndGarren
Good one!
They look to be in great shape from the outside, there is still grey duct tape over both wooden ends and all the labels appear to be intact! I did not get a chance to take them out yet, we had dinner guests and they just left.
Will open tomorrow night after work and take a look!
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They should be good to go if the wooden plugs and duct tape is intact.
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03-25-2014, 03:00 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
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I hope everyone that ordered the pole kits have got them by now. If not, please either email me or pm me and we'll see what is the hold up.
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03-26-2014, 03:13 PM
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Location: Concord, NC
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Well, got the stainless steel bolts and the 3/16" x 5/8" pop rivets today, just need the stainless steel nyloc nuts and the hinge pins and can start bagging the misc. hardware for the kits. No word on the upper and lower brackets. Once the brackets are ready, the work begins.
Meanwhile, my useless worker is sitting on his duff somewhere in Iowa, hundreds of miles from where the work is. (Naturally)
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03-27-2014, 11:41 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
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Hitch pins and stainless steel nyloc nuts got here today, now if I just get word the brackets are ready to pick up, I can start drilling/forming/bead blasting the brackets and start assembling the kits. 
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03-27-2014, 03:59 PM
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Location: Texas
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Sounds like allot of work even without the polls. Will keep a lookout for the finished product on this sight.
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03-27-2014, 04:10 PM
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Location: Concord, NC
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Originally Posted by presley01
Sounds like allot of work even without the polls. Will keep a lookout for the finished product on this sight.
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Just under 1,000 holes to drill, chamfer and deburr. Not nearly as bad as the whole kit with the poles. The poles alone had over 2,100 for just 25 sets.
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03-28-2014, 06:33 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Southeast Michigan
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OC, that pole kit you sent us sure polished up nice! They look prettier than a new specked pup! Thanks again. Hope to get 'em installed this weekend.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-T217A using Forest River Forums mobile app
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03-28-2014, 07:11 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
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Originally Posted by Jimandchris
OC, that pole kit you sent us sure polished up nice! They look prettier than a new specked pup! Thanks again. Hope to get 'em installed this weekend.
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Thank you Jimandchris. Glad they came out nice and hope they meet all your expectations.
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03-28-2014, 07:55 AM
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Location: Texas
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Ready for you to ship me 2 sets, let me know about payment specifics.
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03-30-2014, 01:23 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: BoCoMo
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Originally Posted by OldCoot
THANK YOU, that's music to my ears after getting another one that was missing 3 brackets, hardware and a damaged pole assy.
Hope they meet your expectations.
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Just got back from a 3,000 mile trip. Poles traveled really well and looked good and natural on the side of the unit. Worked as advertised and I was very impressed. What really gave these awing poles the A+ marking was when after only one hour after putting the awing and poles out at Pensacola, that a couple walking their puppy walked directly at our unit and the first words were, "tell us about your awning poles and where can we get a set. We have a new unit with the electric awing and wanted but could not get the old style awing with the pole supports." I gave them the info on this forum and to do a search for 'Old Coot'..... I showed the gentleman every piece and how they were fabricated by a master craftsman. He loved your user name and loved your poles too.
Thank-you OC.
Two thumbs up
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03-30-2014, 03:30 PM
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#220
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Join Date: Mar 2014
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awning support poles
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Anyone in the Charlotte area interested in a set of pvc awning poles, pm me. I have one set left. Made two sets last week for 2 guys and one got his and the other didn't show, call or notify me, so first come, first served. Will not have anymore until late Mar if I can get some alum tubing in FL.
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Hello, do you still have any poles left. I am in FL now till 12th Apr.
I love the idea. Ray
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