Some Very Basic, No Frills, Bare Bones, Vintage Trailer Awnings

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  Updating this post in 2022.

This post is nearly ten years old, which means I have been making Vintage Trailer Awnings by Kristi for over a decade. Obviously, over the years the prices have changed, and the marine grade awning fabric patterns have changed. However, I have not compromised on quality, and use Sunbrella marine grade awning fabric, with an expected 10 years before showing signs of fading or leaking, and provides a high UV protection value.

Contact information: dfoster@bellsouth.net, eBay contact seller dlf1954, Facebook private messages.

Going through different Seasons Of Life with my elderly parents. So, I am right back to the beginning, selling inventory awnings on eBay, when sewing time allows.

Sources for Tent Poles

Since this Blog is over 10 years old, I am updating my information about adjustable height tent poles. Adjustable height tent poles are also known as telescoping tent poles. Some tent poles adjust to taller lengths than others. For example, an Airstream would need the longer length of 8'or longer, where a tiny trailer would get by with a 7' adjustable height tent pole. 

Some sources are Cabella's, Eureka, TexSport, Coleman.

Adjustable height tent poles come in different diameters, styles, prices, materials, and locking mechanisms. Stainless Steel or Aluminum? Stainless steel requires some maintenance, after a heavy rain or if in a humid environment. Before storing away, take the sections apart and wipe off moisture, then store separated, or surface rust may become an issue. Aluminum adjustable height tent poles do not rust. The best diameter of pole, will depend on the size of awning they support and if you plan to camp in windy, rainy weather.When we first started camping, with a 9' awning, on a 13' trailer,we used SS poles which extended to 7', but always kept a replacement adjustable height tent pole available. The narrowest section of the pole, did get a bend in it, but we camp in inclement weather. With our 15' awning on an Avion, we soon realized that  we needed a wider diameter pole, in a longer length. Also, when you find yourself on an un-level campsite, a longer length tent pole can save the day.
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Images of Vintage Trailer Awning Fabric That Will Be Arriving Soon

 Updated Post in 2022 to Show What was made out of some of the fabric which arrived in 2012 and 2013.

 For those of you who have been anxiously awaiting some different patterns of yellow vintage trailer awning fabric, for your canned ham awning, take notice! How about all of you who have been requesting light green fabric for your vintage camper awning, take a look! Well, you are in luck! I finally have found some discontinued, Marine Grade, 47" wide, Sunbrella/Dickson patterns in your favorite colors. They were just ordered today, so I will be expecting arrival in a week or so. Contact me at dfoster@bellsouth.net for custom vintage trailer awning orders.

 Update: My 2013 Spring vintage trailer awning fabric is arriving in mid January. Watch for a 1- 22-13 Blog post with pictures of the new patterns available. My new facebook pages are: https://facebook.com/vintagetrailerawnings (LIKE)
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  2022 UPDATE:Sharing Images of different items that the 2013 marine grade awning fabric was sewn into, found in my old photos.

only enough for a small awning is left

Black and White Arched vintage trailer awning

My own personal awning, which is still in use 2022

Image Arched Vintage Trailer Awning dfoster@bellsouth.net

A Rock Guard Awning dfoster@bellsouth.net

Pet Cage cover for travel

Pet Cage Cover

I have used some of my fabric remnants for cat or dog cage covers.

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Image Small trailer door awning provides  a speck of shade

Awning boxed and ready to mail

Underside of a vintage trailer Awning by Kristi dfoster@bellsouth.net

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This is the Tangerine pattern that I used for my own awning, many years ago

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Underside of a vintage trailer awning by Kristi

Used a fabric remnant to make this storage bag

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Burgundy Transitional is still available

Linen/Navy/Lemon Fancy
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Outdura Marine Grade Awning Fabric
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A vendor's cart

Long Narrow Rock Guard  Awning

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Arched Awning being fitted with shock poles

Looks like another Rock Guard Awning

First Roll of Awning Fabric Has Arrived for the 2012 Vintage Trailer Awning Season



Sunbrella 5003 Linen /Navy/ Lemon/ Fancy for a custom vintage trailer awning is now SOLD OUT

The first roll of awning  fabric has arrived, for my Spring 2012 selection of Sunbrella Marine Grade Awning Fabric. If you have been waiting for this blue and yellow color scheme for your vintage trailer awning,contact me at dfoster@bellsouth.net. Go to https://vintageawnings.blogspot.com  to see the awnings that I have posted for sale priced at $195.00 including shipping in the continental USA.
2013 Fabric is now available for custom vintage trailer awning orders. Visit my new Facebook pages:
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Airstream and Shasta Rally at McKinney in Georgia

https://picasaweb.google.com/102508300905463390757/November112011#slideshow/5673844632678117010

Slideshow of pictures from the November 4-6, 2011 McKinney Airstream and Shasta Rally.




Vintage Trailer Awning Fabric Selection For Fall

It is already time to start planning ahead for a vintage trailer awning for Fall of 2012.  I am just starting to get in some new patterns. The Spring 2012 marine grade awning fabric has limited quantities left, so just inquire if you see a pattern that you would like for an awning.I will measure to see if there is enough
 material left.
 
Spring 2013 Vintage Trailer Awning fabric has been ordered. Watch for the January 2013 post with pictures of the rolls. Coming soon!

New Pattern Available

New Pattern Available
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Update:To view Spring 2012 Vintage Trailer Awning Fabric for a custom made rope and pole awning click on https://picasaweb.google.com/102508300905463390757/NumberedRollsOfMarineGradeAwningFabric#slideshow/5702043954401812482

4854 Coastal Herbal SOLD

4856 Colonnade Juniper SOLD

4924 Alpine Terracotta Classic SOLD

4928 Beaufort Alpine Beige

4945 Taupe Tailored Bar Stripe SOLD            
4963 Forest Green RegimentalSOLD
4971 Lankford Woodland SOLD
Pacific Blue/Natural 60"wide fabric SOLD
7514 Boston Taupe- Dickson Fabric SOLD
4905 Burgundy Transitional

You can reserve your favorite vintage trailer awning fabric pattern from my inventory and a place in line, with a PayPal payment. Fall is a great time to go camping, so plan ahead for a vintage trailer awning to take along . dfoster@bellsouth.net

Boston Taupe SOLD, Alpine Terracotta Classic SOLD, Alpine Beige, Forest Green Regimenta SOLDl, Lankford Woodland SOLD

Sunbrella 4924 Alpine Terra Cotta SOLD

Forest Green Regimental SOLD, Lankford Woodland SOLD, Colonnade Juniper SOLD, Taupe Tailored Bar Stripe SOLD,
Pacific Blue/Natural SOLD

The Airstream Club TAC at Roosevelt State Park Georgia 2011

Pictures from the Memorial Day weekend gathering at the TAC rally in Roosevelt State Park  in Georgia. http://www.animalsafari.com/safari/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1:about-our-park&catid=19:about-us  Nearby was the Pine Mountain Animal Safari, which was a fun destination for several families from the rally.   Callaway Gardens was also close by but being Memorial Day  weekend they had  Special Event gate entrance pricing due to the water skiing competition. For those of us who just wanted to enjoy the gardens, the bike paths, or the beach this was a pricey deterrent.
 At the campground, we created our own sources of entertainment. Several nights movies were projected on the side of an Airstream for the kids, or for those who are just young at heart. Artistically chalked in the road was a Free Movies sign with an arrow directing everyone to the campsite. A friendly neighbor camper even donated a  large bag of huge marshmallows for toasting around the campfire. At 5:30 PM daily, appetizers were shared at  the Pavilion for social time. The vintage trailer group joined forces several mornings for waffles, pancakes, bacon, fruit salad, coffee, juice and sweet rolls. I believe everyone was constantly amused by the antics of all the pets in attendance. The children were catching insects and frogs, gathering blue berries, finding bats nesting in the rafters of the pavilion, riding bikes and scooters with endless energy. It was also a relaxing time for book reading and water coloring for some, while others went on strenuous hikes or biking adventures. I believe everybody attending the rally would agree that it was a wonderful time and that we should plan to get together again.
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