Awning pole hold down kit

[OldCoot]

Originally Posted by bob caldwell

Senior discount....brother-in-law deal......secret hand-shake!!! Drone, pony express, snail mail??

USPS Priority Mail, no discounts!

[bob caldwell]

Originally Posted by OldCoot

USPS Priority Mail, no discounts!

I see.....now their collector items, soon to be seen on Roadshow.

[TURBS]

Originally Posted by bob caldwell

I see.....now their collector items, soon to be seen on Roadshow.

Oc or the brackets? [emoji12]

TURBS
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[bob caldwell]

Originally Posted by TURBS

Oc or the brackets? [emoji12]

TURBS
08 duramax tuned n modded, 32bhok Sabre

Either/or

[DK-in-SC]

Originally Posted by Mrs Evans

Did you get the poles from OC too? If not, where did you get them?

At first I just got the brackets from OC and I followed his instructions to use PVC electrical conduit to construct the poles. It isn't hard to do, and I tried hard to drill the holes straight but the finished result looked like I had my eyes closed. They were functional but ugly. When I saw he was back in the pole business I placed an order. They look so much better than the pair I made, and now when I see them I smile instead of cringe.


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[Kanga99]

Originally Posted by ChibullsAN

Yep. I use these. I drilled extra holes every 2". Gets better adjustment resolution. I removed the acme style screw end part ( for the paint roller) and machined my own new end piece to attach to the brackets I made. You can always just drill a cross hole through that cast threaded piece on the end of the pole instead.

I too have the painters poles from HD and plan to order a set of brackets from OldCoot. I have a few questions if you don't mind.

Can you post a picture of the special end you machined?

Do you leave the poles attached when you travel? Is that working OK?

Are the lower brackets sized OK for those poles?

As an experiment, I picked up a decent paint rolled and cut off the handle to get a socket so I had something to screw the pole into. But then I would probably want to unscrew the poles while traveling (roller handle is only plastic) and stow them in the pass through. Keeping them attached would be better as long as they fit into the lower bracket and don't bounce around.

What type of foot do you use on your painters pole?

I am working with the idea to fit a PVC female to 3/4 inch pipe thread adapter and a pipe floor flange. Gives about a 4 inch dia. foot. I could add more surface area if needed. I also saw somewhere a plastic floor flange. Do you think the foot needs to be physically attached to the pole?

Still working out the details so all information is helpful and appreciated.

Thanks,

[Forbes]

Used the painters polls from Lowe's or HD, cut the tip off the screw into handle part and left the plug for support drilled hole thru it for attachment to top. Drilled holes in plastic handle for drainage. Used them while in FL for two months in 20 to 30 mph winds with out any problems without cross pins.

[KDHfan]

Originally Posted by Kanga99

I too have the painters poles from HD and plan to order a set of brackets from OldCoot. I have a few questions if you don't mind.



Can you post a picture of the special end you machined?



Do you leave the poles attached when you travel? Is that working OK?



Are the lower brackets sized OK for those poles?



As an experiment, I picked up a decent paint rolled and cut off the handle to get a socket so I had something to screw the pole into. But then I would probably want to unscrew the poles while traveling (roller handle is only plastic) and stow them in the pass through. Keeping them attached would be better as long as they fit into the lower bracket and don't bounce around.



What type of foot do you use on your painters pole?



I am working with the idea to fit a PVC female to 3/4 inch pipe thread adapter and a pipe floor flange. Gives about a 4 inch dia. foot. I could add more surface area if needed. I also saw somewhere a plastic floor flange. Do you think the foot needs to be physically attached to the pole?



Still working out the details so all information is helpful and appreciated.



Thanks,

Here's a picture of how I went about attaching poles with a "foot"... I didn't want to deal with straps. I used OC's upper brackets, but I remove them (the poles, not the brackets) for travel.



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[elind]

I got a set of painter poles from Lowes (4'-8' @ $10.98) and hung it with the hole of the plastic handle. I then used a small paint pad screwed in the other end for my base. It is big enough to set on beach sand or a patio mat without poking holes through it.

[OldCoot]

Originally Posted by KDHfan

Here's a picture of how I went about attaching poles with a "foot"... I didn't want to deal with straps. I used OC's upper brackets, but I remove them (the poles, not the brackets) for travel.

May I ask why you don't stow them on the awning for travel? That was the whole idea of the bracket design.

[bob caldwell]

Originally Posted by KDHfan

Here's a picture of how I went about attaching poles with a "foot"... I didn't want to deal with straps. I used OC's upper brackets, but I remove them (the poles, not the brackets) for travel.
Attachment 73225


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The straps are for winds that normally us electric awning folk would re-tract our awnings for. Really depends on if you can camp in sheltered areas or not. Gets expensive if they turn inside out. The 'doggie' corkscrew anchors work really good for straps and a small board or paver stone for soft ground also works.

[KDHfan]

Originally Posted by OldCoot

May I ask why you don't stow them on the awning for travel? That was the whole idea of the bracket design.

Wifey said she didn't like it... looks ugly. I don't question those kinds of things. 😏


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[KDHfan]

Originally Posted by bob caldwell

The straps are for winds that normally us electric awning folk would re-tract our awnings for. Really depends on if you can camp in sheltered areas or not. Gets expensive if they turn inside out. The 'doggie' corkscrew anchors work really good for straps and a small board or paver stone for soft ground also works.

If you notice my picture... I have floor flanges at the base of mine, attached to the poles... Then use HD tent stakes to anchor into the ground. Works very well in windy conditions.. And nothing for the kids to trip over.


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[bob caldwell]

Originally Posted by KDHfan

If you notice my picture... I have floor flanges at the base of mine, attached to the poles... Then use HD tent stakes to anchor into the ground. Works very well in windy conditions.. And nothing for the kids to trip over.


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I did notice, but maybe some people haven't accepted the concept yet.

[Kanga99]

Originally Posted by KDHfan

If you notice my picture... I have floor flanges at the base of mine, attached to the poles... Then use HD tent stakes to anchor into the ground. Works very well in windy conditions.. And nothing for the kids to trip over.


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I was thinking the same thing. With a rigid pole why also use straps.

What kind of floor flanges are those and how do you attach them to the poles? Hard to see in the photos.

Thanks

[bob caldwell]

Originally Posted by Kanga99

I was thinking the same thing. With a rigid pole why also use straps.

What kind of floor flanges are those and how do you attach them to the poles? Hard to see in the photos.

Thanks

You'd find out if the wind came up... and not being close by. It's your choice.

[TURBS]

If there painted the same as the awning arm they "appear" like oem equipment.

TURBS
08 duramax tuned n modded, 32bhok Sabre
2015 camping "2 nights"

[OldCoot]

Originally Posted by Kanga99

I was thinking the same thing. With a rigid pole why also use straps. What kind of floor flanges are those and how do you attach them to the poles? Hard to see in the photos. Thanks

As soon as the wind picks up and pulls the pad stakes and throws the whole awning back over the trailer, you'll have wished you had used the ratchet straps and dog screws.

[TURBS]

Originally Posted by OldCoot

As soon as the wind picks up and pulls the pad stakes and throws the whole awning back over the trailer, you'll have wished you had used the ratchet straps and dog screws.

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TURBS
08 duramax tuned n modded, 32bhok Sabre
2015 camping "2 nights"

[Mountndream]

so nice to see TURBS and Old Coot getting along. Must be residual effect of a holiday