grumps147
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Thanks for the techno tip, I did a search on curved rafters but couldn't find it, I will add techno as the source as well, should narrow it down somewhat.On another thread - somewhere - I do believe the curved one was mentioned by @Techno100 .. Insofar as it can "stretch" the middle of the awning after a period of use... and advised on straight..
I'm currently on a slow phone - else I'd try and find the thread for you
If you use the search box and type either rafter or curved... You should find it
Cheers
on our previous MH we were advised to get additional rafters,
by whom.. was an explanation given.,. ?
The reason I ask is I've never had rafters on any awning.. or felt a need or reason to have them..
why are they used ?
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I have an optional extra centre rafter "straight" that came with the awning....
It does make a difference when installed regarding "centre sag"
I can't remember where or when, it just stuck that it was at the time a useful tip I had been given.by whom.. was an explanation given.,. ?
The reason I ask is I've never had rafters on any awning.. or felt a need or reason to have them..
why are they used ?
if needed, why not supplied as standard ?
from what I've read they can be more trouble than they are worth.. I've read of bent front rails, dented vans when they fell.. etc..
I'll suffer the sag
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One could say that regarding all the "extra" trinkets we purchase
That's a fact.. people buy all sorts of 'essentials' then wonder why they need them..
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I've yet to purchase "essential" tie-down straps
Where they not supplied as standard
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should be.. along with a rafter
A centre rafter isn't really much use as you get a see-saw effect when the wind gets under, one arm expands and one contracts. We use and sell rafters for each end of the case, and awning blocker panels can be hung from them. Our rafters have rubber feet either end so cant damage the van if they fall out, but they wont fall out unless the wind is so strong that they snap. We have never had one snap and we use our awning in weather that is too windy for it as we sell from it at shows so rely on it.if needed, why not supplied as standard ?
from what I've read they can be more trouble than they are worth.. I've read of bent front rails, dented vans when they fell.. etc..
I'll suffer the sag