Power Awning Tie Down System

After lots of thoughts Ive come up with this system so you can tie your power awning down.
Parts List:
1- 10' x 2" PVC pipe cut in half ( Two 5' pieces )
1- 10' x 1 1/2" PVC Pipe cut in half ( two 5' pieces )
2- 2" PVC Pipe caps
2- 4" PVC saddles with 1 1/2" take off
2- 1/4" hitch pins



















Mr. Woodman - I hope you don't mind that I changed your links to photos - Tater

mrwoodmin,

Looks like a good idea.

I'd like to see one more photo. A view from a slight distance (maybe 15 to 20 feet) of the awning and tie downs in actual use.

Thanks.

Tater

Looks great, how did you line up the adjustment holes and what distance apart are they. thanks

mrwoodmin to the forum
On the awning tied down.

Tater thanks for changing my post to show pics. I will also add a photo with them in use. And to F150K the holes in the 1 1/2" pipe are 1" apart, as long as all the holes ie: the 1 thru the 2" pipe and the multiple holes thru the 1 1/2" pipe are drilled exact dead center of pipes they will line up , but must be drilled dead center of pipe. Thats why I drilled 3/8 holes and used a 1/4" pin to allow for a little error. Thanks

Tater here are some additional pics, I could only do 1 side as my shed is in the way right now for both sides. Hope this helps.

Nice job, looks great.

Thanks for the update, what an idea, will have to look into making one. Oh and sorry for the late welcome, glad to have you on the forum.

mrwoodmin:
You might need to drill a hole close to the bottom to drain the rain water.

Thanks for the additional photos. The mod really looks nice - and well thought out.

Tater

I really like this mod. I have tossed around how to keep the wind from catching our awning. We have the exact same camper and awning, so your ideas would work for us.

Thanks,

got the rude awakening of the electric awning on the new TT this passed weekend. 1st time out with an electric one. glad i found this site and the awning fix. really did not want to put it up every time the wind starts blowing a little bit. thats for you pictures and instructions. it will be a big help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

djmontowski wrote:got the rude awakening of the electric awning on the new TT this passed weekend. 1st time out with an electric one. glad i found this site and the awning fix. really did not want to put it up every time the wind starts blowing a little bit. thats for you pictures and instructions. it will be a big help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

djmontowski.

This site is full of neat ideas.

TC

djmontowsk To forum

Welcome to the forum djmontowski.

Great idea!

Made these this weekend. Going to be a great add on. Biggest problem was finding the saddle. 3 stops and found them at lowes. Difference was a 4" by 3" saddle. That I had to use a 3" to 1 1/2" reducer. All in all, easy enough to make

Curious. With the awning add on has anyone found a better solution for adding to tt to stop the door from running into the awning bar. Took it out 1st weekend and we used the plastic door holder and the wind caught it and broke it. Is there a metal replacement for this part? Thanks