A shorter stance perhaps to overcome the head bashing.

Pensionerd.  (for short guys it's always that much deeper)

On Thu, Jun 2, 2011 at 1:33 PM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi all.
>
> In my search to come up with a less expensive DIY awning, thought
> maybe 2 gutter clamps, each modded to accept a U bolt, would allow a
> lengthwise 1" EMT for awning.
>
> Are these roof rack type gutter clamps specific to the Vanagon gutter
> shape?
>
> Tried 1/2" long piece, each end through and eye bolt to stock points
> (luggage rack rear hinge bolt) but it seems that there's too much flex
> though that was just me pulling at midpoint. Maybe an awning would put
> equal "pull" thus not flexing it?
>
> The idea would be to leave long piece in place, so awning could roll
> up on EMT. Nyloc nuts or equal used on U bolts of course.
>
> Neil.
>
> --
> Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"
>
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