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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: Lizardlol on January 06, 2015, 09:23:57 PM
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Hi
Any one have any photos or tips how set up the spreader bars on the awning?
Still haven't got it down pat!
Thanks
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Hi
Any one have any photos or tips how set up the spreader bars on the awning?
Still haven't got it down pat!
Thanks
I usually lay them on the ground in front of each eyelet, then start with one end/corner, then the other end corner. I have the corner ropes 1/2 pegged in and while swmbo holds the corner poles, I hook the ropes on. 50% of the time I may have to move the corner ropes to tidy the angles up a bit.
Then with the two end corners in place, I find it easier to install the two spreaders in the middle without needing ropes straight away. For the two middle spreaders, I have a smallish 2step ladder that we store in the walkway.
Once all four spreaders/poles are in place, using sight and the ladder as needed, I go back to each spreader and undo/adjust/re tighten as needed so that the 'L' piece on each end is securely twisted around the inside bow..
Sounds complicated, but with the 2 of us, and practice, it takes us 5 to 7minutes to get the kitchen awning up. Hope this helps.
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Hi
Any one have any photos or tips how set up the spreader bars on the awning?
Still haven't got it down pat!
Thanks
Happy to give you a demo on the Aus long weekend at Colac Colac caravan park .... :)
Seriously though we have a similar approach but work from the centre pole out to the corners ... Can do it myself but easier with a couple. Kids are always useful.
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