Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Honeycomb Campground Grant, Alabama SVTF Gathering

We just returned home from Alabama, where the Southern Vintage Trailer Friends held a vintage trailer gathering. We have already reserved the same campsite for next year's Northern Alabama event.
My own Rock Guard Awning with vintage insect string lights.

Kristi and Don Foster's Campsite at Honeycomb
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Vintage Trailer Awnings by Kristi

Strong winds came in off of the lake!
Vintage Trailer Awnings by Kristi
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Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Small Window Awning Conception To Completion

Although I have already been making large front window awnings with detachable frameworks, the time had come to invent a smaller version for those cute little vintage trailer windows.
Small vintage trailer window awning with removable framework


Large front window awning with removable framework


Yes, I have also been making window awnings for the Airstream type of awning window, which some other brands of vintage trailers have too.
Airstream awning window with detachable window awning


In February 2016 I conceived the idea, ordered the necessary supplies, and proceeded by trial and error to develop a removable small window awning and framework. It needed to be light weight, easy to set up and take down, and most importantly require no drilling into our precious vintage trailers!



Using a vintage Avion's window frame for inspiration, and other similar vintage trailer window frames, the process began.
I even had a variety of vintage trailer window frames to experiment on at home.




Finally, after trying out different ideas on similar window frames at home, and then on actual vintage trailers, I completed what I had set out to achieve!
The first three small window awnings are being field tested in 5 mile per hour wind in the next picture.

Sunday, February 7, 2016

How About An Arched Vintage Trailer Awning?

 This is a 6' arched awning for a Lil' Loafer vintage trailer made by Vintage Trailer Awnings by Kristi. Contact:  dfoster@bellsouth.net  or https://facebook.com/vintagetrailerawnings


Vintage Trailer Awnings by Kristi
 dfoster@bellsouth.net
https://facebook.com/vintagetrailerawnings

Shock poles arch up the awning for extra height underneath and for rain run off.

Pockets, for the shock poles, are hidden in the facings that surround the underside.
Facings surround the underside for added structure and reinforcement for the grommets.

The pockets are not noticeable, so the awning can be set up in a traditional way, without anyone noticing the difference.

Reinforced pockets are formed in the facings for the shock poles.
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Friday, January 22, 2016

The 2016 Awning Making Season Begins!

Although most of the country is dealing with either snow, ice, blizzards, torrential rain or tornadoes, it is still the start of the 2016 awning making season for Vintage Trailer Awnings by Kristi.
Even here in Georgia, we are having heavy rain, expected to turn to ice, then covered with snow by this evening. Dangerous driving conditions for sure.
 I may be wearing a winter coat to work in my basement workshop, and have a space heater by my sewing machine, but the awning orders are already coming in.


Stay home, stay warm, stay safe and think Spring!
contact: dfoster@bellsouth.net  

http://www.facebook.com/vintagetrailerawnings
Pictures of custom awnings made in January 2016.
Vintage Trailer Awnings by Kristi
 
Vintage Trailer Awnings by Kristi
 
Vintage Trailer awnings by Kristi
 

Vintage Trailer Awnings by Kristi

dfoster@bellsouth.net

Saturday, January 16, 2016

Ready To Mail Vintage Trailer Awnings For Sale 2018

Besides the 10' x 8' awning that I just posted, I also have some smaller awnings ready to go. The level section of your c-channel awning rail needs to be at least as long as the first measurement. The second measurement is how far it extends out from the trailer.
Also make sure the circular opening  on the end of the c-channel awning rail has a 3/8" diameter.
UPDATE 2018 Inventory Awnings:
For sale 10' x 8' Sunbrella Manhattan Fog Awning
9' rail extending out 8' Inventory awning in progress Brass Black Cherry
For sale solid turquoise awning Sunbrella 8' x 8'

For sale 8' x 8' Taupe Tailored Bar Stripe Awning
For sale 6' x 6' Kiawah Spa Sunbrella Awning
For Sale 6' x 6' Beaufort Azure Awning

 




Forest green Natural 6 Bar
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7 1/2' x 8' SOLD 

Fern Classic SOLD
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Buttercup Yellow SOLD
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Sunbrella Saxon Chili SOLD
7' awning rail
Used remnants of remaining awning fabric, Braid trim, and Red Fringe
Vinyl welt slides into a 3/8" diameter c-channel awning rail

This pattern design is repeated on the sides. Used remaining remnants of fabric for this little awning.

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2016 Vintage Trailer Awnings For Sale 10' x 8'

The unusually warm temperatures, in Georgia this winter, have allowed me to continue making inventory awnings. Ordinarily, it is too cold in my basement workshop to do so. If you are looking for a 10' x 8' awning, I have several patterns to select from. Boxed and ready to mail for those upcoming vintage trailer rallies.
Contact:  dfoster@bellsouth.net  

                            Sunbrella Ashford Forest 10' x 8' SOLD


Forest Green Natural 6 Bar SOLD
Sunbrella Marine  Grade 4806
10' x 8'
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Fern Classic 10' x 8' SOLD
Sunbrella Marine Grade 4955
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Clinton Granite
Sunbrella Marine Grade 4888
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SOLD

Yellow/White 6 Bar (cream)
Sunbrella Marine Grade 5702
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SOLD 

Aspen Antique Beige With Fringe SOLD
Sunbrella Marine Grade
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