Review For Setting Up An Arched Awning Alone

As we enter into the 2020 camping season, here is a review for setting up an arched awning:

I am able to set up an 8' x 8' arched awning alone, and I am only 5' 2' tall.

This is the safest way that I have found to put it up.

1)Stake the adjustable height tent poles out, with the poles in a lowered position and the tie-down lines as loose as possible. (PICTURED)

2)From the ground, insert the metal shock pole tip into the corner pocket next to the trailer.

Adjustable height tent poles are in a lowered position and tie-down lines are loose

3)Walk the pole over to the front opposite pocket and insert the rubber end into the pocket. You may need to slant the tent pole to get shock pole into the pocket.

4)Repeat with other shock pole.

Tie -down lines have slack and the poles haven't been adjusted into a higher position yet

5)From a step ladder, swing the shock poles into the upward position. Secure with a Velcro strap and then tie the braid trim around where the poles cross.

6) Once they are arched into the upward position, and look like the attached picture, climb down ladder.

7) Carefully adjust the height of the tent poles into a higher position. A little on each pole at a time, until the valances hang level.

8)The tie-down lines need to REMAIN SLACK. If the tie down lines are too tight, the shock poles will seem to be too long. You will crack the fiberglass poles if you force them.

Adjustable height tent poles have now been raised to a higher position, so that the valances hang horizontal

9) The center grommet is NOT to be used for an arched awning. It is only there for setting the awning up in a traditional flat style. Do not even stake out a tie-down line to the center grommet when the awning is arched.

Videos, set up preparations, illustration pictures and common pit-falls can all be found on my Blogspot.

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