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01-26-2020, 01:12 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Meaa
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M.O.C. #21072
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Protecting slide awnings
Hi all,
We may spend some time this fall in snowy weather. I wonder if any of you have tricks to minimize the snow load stress on the slide awnings.
I don’t know if this would work but I had thought about getting some old but usable car tire inner tubes, inflating them and sliding them under the awnings to help offset the snow load.
Thoughts/suggestions appreciated. Thanks!
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01-26-2020, 01:27 PM
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Montana Master
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Stacked pool noodles might be reasonable fix - tide cords on end to pull out
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01-26-2020, 04:31 PM
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Montana Master
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I use three over-sized pool noodles zip-tied together in a pyramid shape with attached cord to pull out. Fits perfect to prevent rain from pooling. Has a cord attached for removal, but have to get the step ladder out to install.
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01-27-2020, 08:24 AM
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Seasoned Camper
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Thanks for your responses and idea of using pool noodles. Do either of you have a pic which shows how the noodles look when in place? Thanks again.
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01-27-2020, 09:30 AM
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Montana Master
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I'll try to get you a pic. But its basically two side-by-side on the bottom row, and the third laying in the valley between the two on the bottom. Looks like a three circle pyramid looking at it from the end (what you would see looking into the area between the top of your slide and the bottom of the topper).
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01-27-2020, 09:47 AM
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Montana Master
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Is the topper being stretched? Isn't there adequate excess material on the awning spool so that the snow might un-roll more material without damaging it?
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01-27-2020, 09:53 AM
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Montana Master
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jsb5717
Is the topper being stretched? Isn't there adequate excess material on the awning spool so that the snow might un-roll more material without damaging it?
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On mine, you can see a slight bulge where the noodles are. Without the noodles, the rain pools on top of the topper and sags. It's enough to keep water from pooling on the topper. I've never used it in snow, so not sure what it would do.
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01-27-2020, 12:26 PM
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Seasoned Camper
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The awning material sags with snow weight. I am trying to find a trick so the material doesn’t get stretched and then tear
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01-27-2020, 01:08 PM
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Montana Master
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Maggiesclan
The awning material sags with snow weight. I am trying to find a trick so the material doesn’t get stretched and then tear
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It also sags when water collects, but it runs off with the pool noodles. Don't think the snow will run off, but the noodles should keep it from sagging. They are cheap, give it a try. I order the jumbo noodles from Amazon, they are a little bigger in diameter. I think these are the ones I ordered.
https://www.amazon.com/Oodles-Monste...%2C148&sr=8-13
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01-27-2020, 03:07 PM
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Seasoned Camper
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Thanks for the info Baldicon
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01-27-2020, 05:42 PM
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I'm thinking inflatable pool air mattress. Stores easy.
https://www.amazon.com/Intex-Neon-Fr...0172061&sr=8-6
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01-28-2020, 09:10 AM
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I saw pictures on another web sight of triangles made with PVC and slid underneath.
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01-28-2020, 03:34 PM
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Montana Master
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Been pondering in my head for some time on how to install pool noodles from the ground without a ladder.
Thinking if the leading end of noodles were cut to a taper to easily slip under topper that the installation might be accomplished with a 1" pieces of PVC with a 90 on the end that could be used to push it in place. make sure to run a cord thru noodles so it could be pulled out easily
Food for thought
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01-28-2020, 07:50 PM
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Montana Master
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M.O.C. #20906
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ram Montana High Country
Been pondering in my head for some time on how to install pool noodles from the ground without a ladder.
Thinking if the leading end of noodles were cut to a taper to easily slip under topper that the installation might be accomplished with a 1" pieces of PVC with a 90 on the end that could be used to push it in place. make sure to run a cord thru noodles so it could be pulled out easily
Food for thought
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Not sure you will be able to install without a ladder. I keep a step ladder hanging on my rear ladder, not that hard to take down and use. I do have a rope on the noodles so I don't have to get the ladder back down to remove.
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01-28-2020, 09:00 PM
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Montana Master
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I may have to buy some an find out … another tinker project. Love trial and improvement - gotta fail to grow - inexpensive experiments
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01-30-2020, 10:04 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jan 2018
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M.O.C. #21072
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Thanks for all tour thoughts and ideas!!
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02-02-2020, 01:53 PM
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We camp every year in Park City to ski. I buy inflatable pool rafts/lounges from Walmart. Get the silver and clear ones, they are better.
Inflate and shove under slide toppers. Takes 2 rafts per slide. Never a problem and so easy to store when snow is gone.
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02-02-2020, 02:16 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Baldicon
It also sags when water collects, but it runs off with the pool noodles. Don't think the snow will run off, but the noodles should keep it from sagging. They are cheap, give it a try. I order the jumbo noodles from Amazon, they are a little bigger in diameter. I think these are the ones I ordered.
https://www.amazon.com/Oodles-Monste...%2C148&sr=8-13
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Baldicon, are you patriotic and use the red, white & blue?
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02-02-2020, 02:39 PM
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Established Member
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I use a sling shot and fishing line. Works quick and easy. No ladder no fuss.
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02-02-2020, 08:38 PM
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Montana Master
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WeBeFulltime
Baldicon, are you patriotic and use the red, white & blue?
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No, but I would have if I had thought about it. But I do post a flag!
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