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Spreader Poles/Bars?
« on: December 17, 2010, 03:02:53 PM »
G'ady all,
Can anyone suggest where (preferably in SE Melb!) to buy spreader poles with the plastic 'C' clip type ends (not the ones with the ends that are squashed flat and a hole punched in them).
I've tried the big chain stores (Anaconda, Rays, BCF), and also CARAC and Award RV, with no luck.  The last two places sell the clips, but not assembled. BIZARRE.
Although, I may have to resort to this and just hacksaw the ends off the squashed type ones to fit them.  Not that hard but would be a lot easier to just buy the damn things. :cheers:
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Re: Spreader Poles/Bars?
« Reply #1 on: December 17, 2010, 03:09:46 PM »
I haven’t been able to get any locally either, so I am buying the c clip with the correct sizes and just cutting tent poles down. I brought the ends I wanted of this mob.
http://www.caravansplus.com.au/catalog/index.php?cPath=21_545_261&osCsid=f52fd7395ad67057e73fdf8a1baea7eb
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Re: Spreader Poles/Bars?
« Reply #2 on: December 17, 2010, 03:14:17 PM »
If you buy anything from CaravanPlus I can bring it to Melbourne in mid January, they are a Queanbeyan Firm.  I am bring the CT down for a few days.

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Re: Spreader Poles/Bars?
« Reply #3 on: December 17, 2010, 03:23:20 PM »
Lj,
Have you tried a Supapeg stockist ? I know they make em but yes they are are qld company but surely your local camping / supapeg stockist ? could order them in .  ???
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Re: Spreader Poles/Bars?
« Reply #4 on: December 17, 2010, 03:32:03 PM »
Hi, the only place i have seen them is on ebay if you dont mind buying that way.
Here is a link
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/5x-Annex-roof-spreader-bars-Camper-trailer-tent-/360328822029?pt=AU_Tents&hash=item53e5457d0d
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Re: Spreader Poles/Bars?
« Reply #5 on: December 17, 2010, 04:54:10 PM »
I have a couple of spreader poles that as you needed a C fittint on the end . Couldnt buy what I wanted    so , I used a jig saw & a file on a white plastic chopping  board . Cut a letter Y the bottom of the Y goes inside the shaft , then sculpt the C on top of the Y  You can make the cup of the C as tight as you need ,,, You with me . Worked for me , cheap, strong & you made it uourself  :cheers:
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Re: Spreader Poles/Bars?
« Reply #6 on: December 17, 2010, 06:01:11 PM »
Gday LJ,
 Try this thread I started it a while with the same Question.

http://myswag.org/forum/index.php?topic=7883.0

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Re: Spreader Poles/Bars?
« Reply #7 on: December 17, 2010, 07:27:56 PM »
Ok so I feel a bit guilty for not using the search button...  :angel:

Anyway ,cheers for the link Rich.  I've since found a place called Van Cruiser down in Carrum Downs that has the clips, so I'll be going down that track and modding up my own.

Thanks all for ideas,  "luv yous all" :cup: especially Wil for the offer to be my courier service (wanna get them done this weekend though).  And Speewa, don't think the missus would appreciate me chopping up the chopping board, but like your lateral thinking.
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Re: Spreader Poles/Bars?
« Reply #8 on: December 17, 2010, 07:39:21 PM »
Go to the OP Shop the chopping board will cost you 4/5 of 5/8 of sweet FA . That is lateral thinking
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Re: Spreader Poles/Bars?
« Reply #9 on: December 18, 2010, 02:49:43 PM »
why cut the poles      drop metal rod down the tube hit with hammer knock out old end  put in new one  centre punch side of pole  takes afew minutes   just  done  6 poles
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Re: Spreader Poles/Bars?
« Reply #10 on: January 30, 2011, 09:24:49 PM »
What about these guys?
http://www.pegsnpoles.com/spreader_bars.html
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Re: Spreader Poles/Bars?
« Reply #11 on: January 31, 2011, 04:02:44 PM »
Quote from: D4D on January 30, 2011, 09:24:49 PM
What about these guys?
http://www.pegsnpoles.com/spreader_bars.html



i just ordered some from here 10 hd 9ft spreader poles delivered to country vic for $198. thats probably not the cheapest option but it certainly the easiest
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Re: Spreader Poles/Bars?
« Reply #12 on: January 31, 2011, 04:04:11 PM »
Good link there D4D, I'll have to bookmark that one.
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Re: Spreader Poles/Bars?
« Reply #13 on: January 31, 2011, 04:36:35 PM »
Good link D4D, I can't recall if I have mentioned it before but I'm still in the market for a new pole set..... ;D ;D

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Re: Spreader Poles/Bars?
« Reply #14 on: February 02, 2011, 07:00:25 PM »
These C clips are available from Boating shops too.
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