NavigatorC130A
Western NY
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I would really like some sort of awning over our door on our TC. May have to just end up putting on a awning bracket (the thing the rope goes in) and either keep putting the awning on & off or cobb-ulate some sort of short "bag awning" because I have a pop-up. But some others may have found a better idea.
So..... throw some ideas at me and show some pics of your rig's awnings please!
The Bradford's
Western NY
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SteveAE
Bend, Oregon
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NavigatorC130A,
I have a large canopy/small camper on the back of my truck that we sleep in when not pulling the trailer.
For an awning, I have a large tarp that attaches to the rear roof rack (Yakama) with several clips that are held to the tarp with shock cord. To provide a bit more cover and better utilize the width of the tarp, each rack is extended by about 16" with a couple pieces of steel tubing when needed for the tarp. I then support the other end of the tarp with a couple poles that are either guyed to the ground or to nearby tres/bushes.
Not fancy, but works great and the price was right.
No pictures because I don't want to go set up just for that reason.
Steve
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ecoast
NW NJ's Highlands
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I use this because I like being able have multi-use, rather than dedicated to TC only...
Cheaper than I can make 'em
07 5.9 CTD & 2000 Northstar Laredo TC towing 87 Samurai ORV on dual axle trailer
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sabconsulting
High Wycombe, UK
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Here is our awning - made by Fiamma
The legs you see on the ground don't really work right like that, so I usually angle them back and wedge them against the rear lights of the camper - if sitting on the ground like in the picture the awning is angled downwards too much and you can't close the door 
Rolls up by hand and zips into a bag attached to the back of the camper roof. A bit awkward to use since there is nothing supporting the awning as you unroll it, until you get the legs in place (2 pairs - one to tension it against the back of the camper, the other to keep it up.
This picture shows it zipped into its bag:
In truth we don't use it much, since we usually move the camper during the day (since we don't de-mount the camper when travelling), and it makes it a pain to keep rolling the thing up and putting it away each morning, especially if it is wet.
Steve.
'07 Ford Ranger XLT Supercab diesel + '91 Shadow Cruiser - Sky Cruiser 1
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sirdrakejr
Las Vegas, Nevada
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I don't have any pics of the rear awning when out but it is a crank out that is fully supported at the mounting over the door. I will try to remember to take a pic and post it. It is a full cantilever awning.
Frank
2011 Palomino Maverick 1000SLLB on a 2004 Dodge Quadcab CTD Ram3500 SRW long bed equipped with Timbren springs, Stable Load bump stops, Rickson 19.5" wheels/"G" range tires and a Helwig "Big Wig" rear anti sway bar.
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AnEv942
CA
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I was going to suggest Carefree Truckin awning but due to yours is a pop top wouldnt work due to support arms. They do make a bag awning for pop up tent trailers..
http://www.carefreeofcolorado.com/carefree/products
Looks like that might work if the width can be obtained.
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sirdrakejr
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Mine is this type: http://www.carefreeofcolorado.com/carefr........ction=product&productid=40&categoryid=46
It can be adjusted for height and also for the angle from the wall. It is a manually cranked out model. I will have to look at it and see what the model number is.
Frank
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NavigatorC130A
Western NY
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The CareFree products look great, but their website is wacked. There seems to be no way to order nor do they give any pricing.
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Oldtymeflyr
Littleton, CO
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Carefree products are available at most RV stores. They do not sell direct.
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AnEv942
CA
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Oh yea I shoulda remembered carefree site- manf.-this is what I use http://www.rvawningsonline.com. Show all products, sizing, pricing (dont know how they compare)colors etc. (from the carefree site you can download/view installation manuals etc.)
The truckin; awning is what we have nice for getting in/out, door open when raining etc but not really shade awning for setting under. Again dont think it would work on pop up. The p/u trailer one is what I though might work but looks like narrowest stock is 8'6 wide-lil pricy but would work-might call?
Mark
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