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05-10-2018, 08:11 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Crew
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Upper Penisula Michigan / Arizona
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When I made my awning poles I used a painter pole and put the handle up and the screw end down. Then I put a paint pad on the bottom to keep it from going through my patio mat.
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2014 GMC Sierra Crewcab 2500 Duramax
2014 Wildcat 327ck
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05-11-2018, 01:56 PM
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#2202
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Louisville, KY
Posts: 1,390
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Quote:
Originally Posted by elind
When I made my awning poles I used a painter pole and put the handle up and the screw end down. Then I put a paint pad on the bottom to keep it from going through my patio mat.
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Neat idea. I just ordered my brackets today. I might copy you but use a sanding pad since it would have a rubber bottom. Or put a piece of wood down with a indent in the middle for the handle.
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'22 Rockwood 2608BS
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05-11-2018, 02:27 PM
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Pickin', Campin', Mason
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: South Western PA
Posts: 19,146
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wobbles
The poles save you from a down burst of wind. The tie down on the top of the poles save you when the wind wants to throw it over your camper. Very simple solution, just need to tie the awning to the poles and the tie down. The brackets sold here are the most universal solution. I have used them for three years on a TT and a 5er. I have watched others lose their awning while mine stay put. The brackets allow it all to fold up and lock for travel. That is the part most miss. You get the brackets for the top and the ones a the bottom for travel. Less the poles OC offers a complete package. Gheez OC needs to make a video.
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While not a video, Turbs did a picture tutorial a few years back.
It is here...
Turbs Awning Pole Installation
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05-11-2018, 07:56 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 5,060
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Quote:
Originally Posted by old40ford
As for Turbs, I ordered and got a reply from him back in October, but, still have not heard a word from him since he confirmed my order. I sent him an email a couple of weeks ago but no reply yet. Maybe he is sick or something.
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Turbs is just busy with work and summer camping. I exchanged messages with him a couple weeks back, he won't be working on his versions until fall - probably after the Frogtober Fest rally.
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S.E. Mich. Flagstaff 26FKWS / 2022 F-150 3.5 EcoBoost SCrew Propride
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05-15-2018, 08:09 PM
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Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
Posts: 24,702
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SailorSam20500
Turbs is just busy with work and summer camping. I exchanged messages with him a couple weeks back, he won't be working on his versions until fall - probably after the Frogtober Fest rally.
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I still have plenty of bracket kits left.
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05-15-2018, 10:49 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Canada
Posts: 516
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OldCoot
No black kits available anymore, just 6 white and a bunch of plain ones.
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Pm sent with PayPal e-mail and address
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05-17-2018, 07:00 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Louisville, KY
Posts: 1,390
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OldCoot
Yes, cut the threads off.
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Was hoping to do mine upside down like somebody else said but the handle part won't fit in the upper bracktet. No biggie.
How far down did you drill the holes in the aluminum for the upper bracket bolt?
Thanks
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'18 Ford F250 Lariat Super Crew
'22 Rockwood 2608BS
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05-18-2018, 01:17 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Crew
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Upper Penisula Michigan / Arizona
Posts: 2,767
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Quote:
Originally Posted by grege
Was hoping to do mine upside down like somebody else said but the handle part won't fit in the upper bracktet. No biggie.
How far down did you drill the holes in the aluminum for the upper bracket bolt?
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I made my own brackets and made them wide enough to receive the handle end of the poles.
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2014 GMC Sierra Crewcab 2500 Duramax
2014 Wildcat 327ck
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05-21-2018, 03:39 PM
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Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
Posts: 24,702
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Just a bump to remind everyone that I can ship bracket kits today.
Better get them while I still have them as this is the last batch that will be made.
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05-21-2018, 03:45 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Pfafftown NC
Posts: 2,353
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OldCoot
Just a bump to remind everyone that I can ship bracket kits today.
Better get them while I still have them as this is the last batch that will be made.
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If memory servers me I thought someone was taking over the bracket business.
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05-21-2018, 03:49 PM
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Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
Posts: 24,702
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Originally Posted by Evereddie
If memory servers me I thought someone was taking over the bracket business.
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That was my oldest son, but he is in Anchorage, AK now and we lost our contact at the supplier here in Concord that plasma cut them.
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05-22-2018, 07:27 PM
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Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
Posts: 24,702
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Best get a kit while I still have them. 
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05-22-2018, 08:47 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Pfafftown NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OldCoot
That was my oldest son, but he is in Anchorage, AK now and we lost our contact at the supplier here in Concord that plasma cut them.
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Ah, thanks. Going to keep mine if I sell the camper. Each man to himself.
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05-30-2018, 01:45 PM
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Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
Posts: 24,702
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Evereddie
Ah, thanks. Going to keep mine if I sell the camper. Each man to himself.
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Don't do that, sell your set with the camper and buy new brackets and new poles. 
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05-30-2018, 07:38 PM
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Phat Phrog
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Missouri
Posts: 6,854
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OldCoot
Don't do that, sell your set with the camper and buy new brackets and new poles. |
Now Dad, I didn’t leave mine on my XLR. I kept mine! You made them, and I’m not parting with them! [emoji4]
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TV: 2017 Chevy Silverado 3500 LTZ - named Betty
RV: 2017 Columbus 366RL - named Karen’s Camper
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05-30-2018, 07:40 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
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Business man just trying to generate business Chick. Lol
Russell
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05-30-2018, 07:42 PM
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Phat Phrog
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Missouri
Posts: 6,854
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CAT-RN
Business man just trying to generate business Chick. Lol
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You are correct!
I’m just partial to mine! [emoji177][emoji177]
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TV: 2017 Chevy Silverado 3500 LTZ - named Betty
RV: 2017 Columbus 366RL - named Karen’s Camper
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05-31-2018, 10:38 AM
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Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
Posts: 24,702
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RVChick
You are correct!
I’m just partial to mine! [emoji177][emoji177]
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B-B-B-B-But I need to sell what I have.
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06-01-2018, 09:28 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Southern IN
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I suck at anything DIY (just ask the DW), I wish someone offered the whole kit, brackets as well as the poles. I know there was someone that used to make a complete kit but I think they stopped making them.
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Gerard
2017 Coachmen Apex 269RBKS with Summit Pkg.
2014 Ford Expedition with factory installed HD tow pkg.
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06-01-2018, 11:18 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: BoCoMo
Posts: 2,784
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Quote:
Originally Posted by glsimms
I suck at anything DIY (just ask the DW), I wish someone offered the whole kit, brackets as well as the poles. I know there was someone that used to make a complete kit but I think they stopped making them.
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Old Coot may be able to make you a complete set, but I think that he may have forgot how..... 
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2013 Forest River Salem Hemisphere SBT312QBUD
2001 CrewCab F-250 7.3 PowerStroke Diesel
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