Three Vintage Trailer Awnings by Kristi In A Row

Three Vintage Trailer Awnings by Kristi, all set up next to one another. What a unique picture, to have them all together.
What a sight to behold! Three in a row is a rare scene indeed.


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My Own Vendor's Rack With Awning and Matching Backdrop Is Completed

Image of completed Vendor's Rack Awning with matching backdrop

Today I completed the backdrop for my vendor's rack. I lined up the stripes and the grommets with the awning, cut it to the correct length, and finished it with custom made matching edge binding.

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Backdrop for Vendor's Cart Awning


I capped off the tips of the tent poles, for calm days when tie-down lines aren't necessary. On windy days, I will center my adjustable height tent poles in stacked dumbbell weights. A tie down line attached to the weights and then up to the pole tip should provide enough wind resistance.
 By centering the tent poles in dumbbell weights :
1) Easier to set up an awning by yourself.
2)Stabilizes the tent poles on concrete.
3)Keeps the poles from sliding on concrete, when windy.
4)Provides resistance for  tie-down lines.

I will field test this new concept soon.

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How Do You Set Up An Awning On Concrete?

A typical question I am frequently asked is, "How do you set up an arched awning on  concrete?" With so many folks using their vintage trailers for vending or on display in areas without grass, this has become a common question.

Here you can see how the weights help hold the adjustable height tent poles making it easier to set up an awning alone.

This picture shows how on concrete, the weights can keep the tent poles from sliding plus several stacked weights can be used to anchor the poles with a tie down line.

The low profile of the weights will also decrease the typical tripping hazard.

 Be creative and add greenery!

Vintage Trailer Awnings by Kristi answering your calls for help again, with a practical solution. How many of you have weights around the house, purchased with good intentions and now collecting dust? Some weights are rubber coated, which would be better, but I demonstrated with the ones I found in my own basement.

The weighted tie-down lines are just to keep the arched vendor's awning from being caught by the wind. Don't make the lines too tight or the shock poles won't be able to arch the awning up to their full potential.

Be creative:
Weighted suitcases, watering cans, flower pots, coolers, vintage oil cans are a few examples. Vendors should pick items that can be weighted, to reflect what they are selling.
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Vendor's Awning On A Rolling Garment Rack

I am claiming this vendor's awning idea as my own invention on 10-02-2014. The prototype is pictured.
Today, I have been experimenting with one of my small arched awnings on a rolling garment rack. Since many of you are vendors for food, antiques, crafts, art, and jewelry, I thought this might be useful alone or in conjunction with your vintage trailer awning. When vending your wares at open air markets and craft shows, this rolling rack with an awning might be just what you need.

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Rolling Vendor's Rack Awning

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Collapses to a manageable, transportable, size and weight

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The cross bar can be lowered to a comfortable level to push the cart back to your vehicle.

This vendor awning can also attach to a vintage trailer with a 3/8" diameter c-channel awning rail

Easy on and easy off attachments to the Salesman Rolling Garment Rack

I decided to keep this Vendor's Awning with matching Backdrop for myself!
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My Own Vendor's Awning with matching Backdrop
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The rolling rack, adjustable height tent poles, shock poles and awning are shown reduced down to a manageable size.
The rack is also shown with the cross bar lowered to a comfortable level for pushing it back to your vehicle.
Vintage Trailer Awnings by Kristi has created a new concept that could be the solution for vendors.   dfoster@bellsouth.net 

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Back Entry Awning on a Unique Vintage Trailer

This customer had already designed his own window awning frameworks, so he just send me pictures of the set up with measurements. He also wanted an arched awning for the back  entry to his trailer. Yesterday, I finished a matching Rock Guard Awning to complete the project.

Rock Guard Awning
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The Rock Guard Awning will complete this unique look
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Picture Illustrations of the Set Up of an Arched Vintage Trailer Awning by Kristi with Shock Poles



A customer requested a 9' rail length awning that extended out from the trailer 8'. This was my first attempt at making a shock pole awning in this larger size, that wasn't a square shape either.

Be careful, because the shock poles are long and will be under tension.

After sliding the awning into the awning rail,
 from underneath, insert the shock poles into the reinforced pockets in each corner. Swing the shock poles upward, then
slide the shock poles until they cross in the center and lift the awning fabric.



Extend your adjustable height tent poles.
Insert the tent pole tips into the corner grommets.

The shock poles are shown in the correct position on the underside of the awning.

This image shows the incorrect shock pole positioning.
Slide the poles until they cross in the precise sweet spot arching the awning fabric upward.

Tie the  shock poles together with the braid strapto keep them from slipping out of position.

For extra strength a Velcro Strap is a good idea

Over the years, I decided that the center grommet was not necessary. The largest arched awning I make now is 8'x8'.

Side view of an arched vintage trailer awning with shock poles for lift

The pockets are hidden in the facings on the underside of the awning, so the awning can be used as a traditional flat awning if so desired.

There are several ways to take the arched awning down. The shock poles are under tension, so be careful when swinging them downward to remove from the pockets.

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Attract Attention with a Trailer Vendor Awning

As vintage trailers have become very popular for food vendors, there has been an increased interest for my small awnings that arc up with shock poles.

I originally called them Weekender Awnings. Customers, who already had a large vintage awning, were inquiring about a small awning just to set up in front of their trailer door. They just wanted a little shade for a quick weekend camping get away. Thus the name Weekender Awning.

 

So since I am using up my fabric remnants, I decided to make some small vendor awnings, with pockets for the shock poles.

 

It seems like vintage trailer vendors are setting up in groups, to sell all kinds of interesting things, attracting visitors to

come visit small town America. Maybe that splash of color and  speck of shade, that Vintage Trailer Awnings by Kristi can provide, will attract attention to your vending trailer too.

 

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6' x 6' Vintage Trailer Awning by Kristi For Sale with Shock Poles

As promised, I have been using up my leftover 2014 fabric inventory to make some small awnings to list on eBay.
                                SOLD
This 6' x 6' vintage trailer awning is made out of Laurel Bay Meadow marine grade awning fabric, which is equally vibrant on both sides, resistant to rain, stain, tears, mildew, rot, will not crack on fold lines like vinyl does, has a high UV rating to protect you against the harmful rays from the sun plus prevent the fabric from fading and deterioration. It is also a breathable fabric for comfortable air flow.

Pockets have been formed in all four corners for the shock poles. The shock poles lift the awning to add extra height underneath and for rain run off. An elastic strap is centered on the underside as a shock pole guide.

The vinyl welt slides into a 3/8" diameter c-channel awning rail. Spraying Blaster Dry Lubricant on the welt and into the awning rail will help it slide along easier.

The fiberglass shock poles have a 7/16" diameter and are cut specifically for this awning. There are 8" scalloped valances on three sides, and the edges are bound in Sunbrella braid trim.
Two brass grommets are placed in the reinforced front corners.

Wondering about the price?
6' x 6' awning is     $175.00
Braid trim is extra    $20.00
Shock poles (2)          $25.00
Shipping and insurance will be calculated based on zip code destination.
7% sales tax for Georgia shipping only.

Listed on eBay seller dlf1954

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6' 2" x 6' 2" Vintage Trailer Awning With Shock Poles and Fringe For Sale

This vintage trailer awning measures approximately
 6' 2" x 6' 2", it is made with Sattler awning fabric 320-443, which is equally vibrant on both sides, is resistant to rain, stain, mildew, tears, wind, is a breathable fabric for comfortable air flow, will not crack along fold lines like vinyl does, has a high UV rating for protection against harmful rays from the sun plus prevents the fabric from fading and deterioration.                         SOLD

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The awning has 8" scalloped valances on three sides, with custom matching edge binding and 2" heavy bullion fringe. The fringe has been treated with Scott's water repellent.

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Yellow shock poles are included instead of the black shown here.

Facings surround the underside for added structure, reinforcement for the two brass grommets and reinforced pockets in all four corners for the shock poles.

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The 7/16" diameter,  yellow, fiberglass, shock poles add lift underneath for extra height and incline for rain run off.

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The actual shock poles included are a coordinating yellow color, instead of black.

 

Be watching for it to be listed on eBay by seller dlf1954 on Saturday September 20th.

Trying to figure out the price?
Awning                     $175.00
Fringe is an extra     $25.00
Shock poles (2)         $25.00 (Yellow)
The yellow fiberglass shock poles and the awning fit into a large flat rate USPS priority mail box, which ships for $25.00 with insurance and signature confirmation in the USA.
7% sales tax for Georgia shipping only.

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6 1/2' x 6 1/2' Vintage Trailer Awning by Kristi for Sale With Shock Poles

This Vintage Trailer Awning by Kristi is 6 1/2' x 6 1/2' and made from Sattler 320-959. The awning fabric is equally vibrant on both sides and resistant to rain, stains, tears, rot, mildew, wind, is a breathable fabric for comfortable airflow, will not crack along fold lines like vinyl, provides you with UV protection against harmful UV rays and prevents fabric deterioration and fading.

The awning is designed with pockets in the corners for shock poles, and an elastic strap as a pole guide. The 7/16" diameter fiberglass shock poles are included.

Poles being fitted before awning was completed with edge binding, fringe, or elastic strap

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Coordinating fringe and custom matching edge binding on scalloped valances.

Vintage Trailer Awnings by Kristi
Pockets are formed in the facings for shock poles.

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eBay seller dlf1954

Vintage Trailer Awnings by Kristi
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eBay seller dlf1954

The vintage trailer awning has 8" scalloped valances on three sides, a fabric covered pull cord that slides into a 3/8" diameter c-channel awning rail, custom made matching edge binding on the valances, facings surround the underside for added structure and reinforcement for the two brass grommets. I have added coordinating heavy bullion fringe to the scalloped valances.
Please note that the fringe is not treated for weather resistance. Spray fringe with a water repellent and UV protection treatment. Let it dry thoroughly before taking the awning down and folding for storage.

It is boxed in a large flat rate USPS priority mail box. So, shipping and insurance and signature confirmation is $25.00 in the USA.

$185.00 awning, plus $25.00 for fringe, plus $25.00 for shock poles=$235.00 Add $25.00 shipping. $260.00 total.
7% sales tax for Georgia shipping only.

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Instructions For Arching Up A Vintage Trailer Awning by Kristi With Shock Poles

Recently, I have had numerous orders for small awnings that arch up with shock poles. So, here are the instructions for making them arch up.

Once your shock pole is extended, slide the pole through the elastic loop, centered on the underside of the awning, aiming it in the direction of the corner grommet. If the shock pole has one end narrower than the other, that is the end that goes toward the pocket next to the grommet. Seat the tip into the reinforced pocket as deep as it will go.

Elastic strap centered on the underside of a 6' x 6' Vintage Trailer Awning by Kristi

Narrowest end of the shock pole seats down into the pocket next to the grommet in a Vintage Trailer Awning by Kristi

The thicker end of the shock pole seats into the pocket next to the trailer edge of the Vintage Trailer Awning by Kristi

With tension exerted on the shock pole, it will arch as you insert the thicker end into the pocket that is closest to the trailer edge of the awning. Repeat the steps for the other pole. Now swing the shock poles toward the awning, which will force it to bend in the opposite direction.. Then center where the poles cross each other, it will be close to where the elastic strap is sewn on. Slide them a few inches in either direction to find the exact spot. Go prepared with something to tie the X where the poles cross, because if it is windy it may slip from the correct  position.



Laurel Bay Meadow marine grade awning fabric. Thread colors names are Red, Cream, Honey and Medium Green

Now the shock poles will both be under tension, so you need to swing them, one at a time toward the awning. This will force them to bend in the opposite direction providing the lift from underneath.

The shock poles need to be perfectly centered where they cross each other. The elastic strap is sewn on in the center, which will give you a close reference point, but slide them a few inches to see where the best result is. Have  something available to tie the X, where the poles cross, to keep them from slipping out of position if it is windy.

The 7/16 diameter fiberglass tent poles and the rolled up awning fit into a 5" x 5" x 52" box weighing 7 pounds 7ounces.
You can figure the shipping from 30236

For sale on eBay dlf1954 seller  9-11-14  SOLD  6' x 6' vintage awning Vintage Trailer Awnings by Kristi

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