Ready for project #2 ... working around the black and gray tanks. Finished off a couple of extra saw-horses to keep the TC up while I'm underneath.
My thinking may be all wrong on this, but here it is.
First, this camper is itty bitty. Anything I can do to expand usable space is a win for me. As was previously stated, place to take off shoes, unleash the dog and wipe her down, annex to boot the Little Man to....you get my point. Maybe eventually add sides to increase usefulness...who knows. I am feeling my way thru this thing.
Second, for various reasons, the pop up is what I have to work with and if I can keep the rain away from the 2 piece back door to prevent leaks, that is one less place I have to worry about. (call me a girl...I worry alot)
I chose the ARB type because of 1) weight (I want to say around 22 lbs) 2) cost (well under $200) 3) mounting flexibility (I hope). It is intended for mounting on a roof rack, but since you have to buy the mounts separately, does it really matter what the intent was...just what you are able to come up with to make it work for you.
4) with the frame seems more stable than a "bag awning" and comes with case that stays mounted, you don't have to take it on and off.
There was considerable awning discussion on the Expedition Portal. I'll probably spend half the evening tracking down the pictures of mounts. I believe there are also pole extensions out there. I foresee this being used primarily when we are set up for days with it off the truck and it won't be so high up.
Here is the back of my little TC so you can get a better idea of my problem.
Sorry this became it's own discussion..should I move it to somewhere else?
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The subject of the Thread is very broad, and in my opinion invites this type of discussion. It is Ok to leave it run here, or you can choose to start another thread. Personally, I would let it run it's course here.
Wayne
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First, this camper is itty bitty. Anything I can do to expand usable space is a win for me. As was previously stated, place to take off shoes, unleash the dog and wipe her down, annex to boot the Little Man to....you get my point. Maybe eventually add sides to increase usefulness...who knows. I am feeling my way thru this thing.
Second, for various reasons, the pop up is what I have to work with and if I can keep the rain away from the 2 piece back door to prevent leaks, that is one less place I have to worry about. (call me a girl...I worry alot)
I chose the ARB type because of 1) weight (I want to say around 22 lbs) 2) cost (well under $200) 3) mounting flexibility (I hope). It is intended for mounting on a roof rack, but since you have to buy the mounts separately, does it really matter what the intent was...just what you are able to come up with to make it work for you.
4) with the frame seems more stable than a "bag awning" and comes with case that stays mounted, you don't have to take it on and off.
There was considerable awning discussion on the Expedition Portal. I'll probably spend half the evening tracking down the pictures of mounts. I believe there are also pole extensions out there. I foresee this being used primarily when we are set up for days with it off the truck and it won't be so high up.
Here is the back of my little TC so you can get a better idea of my problem.
Sorry this became it's own discussion..should I move it to somewhere else?
Maximum photo width=640
The subject of the Thread is very broad, and in my opinion invites this type of discussion. It is Ok to leave it run here, or you can choose to start another thread. Personally, I would let it run it's course here.
Wayne
Moderator
