Glossary Entries Tagged ‘install’
Footman’s Loop
A footman’s loop is a low profile metal bracket that provides an anchor point on the trailer to secure various sections of the canopy.
Some of the common places they are utilized include:
– The canopy roof ~ To tension the bolt rope end to end.
– Roof ends ~ To tether the roof ends to the trailer when a “C” channel is not practical.
– Skirts ~ As with roof ends, skirts can be strapped to the trailer side via footman’s loops.
The loops fasten with either two rivets or 2 bolts. They only protrude 1/2″ out from the trailer and can accommodate straps up to two inches wide.
Tags: install, mounting, set-upKeder
The official name is “boltrope” and some refer to it as the “bead”. It is located along the top edge of the canopy roof and fed into the “C” track along the roof line of the trailer. On a standard setup, the boltrope is sewn to the canopy. For ease of installation, it can be made as a separate piece that zips to the main body of the roof. (See Zippered Boltrope Strip.)
Tie downs
Attached to the canopy’s outer eave at each rafter to add stability to the canopy. The tie downs can be secured to the ground with stakes or lashed to weights (water barrels, cinder blocks etc.)
Tags: canopy, install, roof, ropeZipper components
The four major components of a separating zipper are the box, pin, teeth and slider. A separating zipper does just what its’ name says.. it separates like the zipper on a jacket. To engage the zipper start with the slider at the very bottom. Insert the “pin” through the slider and into the “box”. Pull the slider up the zipper “teeth” to the end. The end will have a zipper “stop”. (not shown here)
Canopy and frame terminology
Canopies and canopy frames are built out of many parts. Here is a layout of some of the major components.
Cocktail strap
Canopies with zippered bolt rope strips include a “cocktail strap”. This strap relieves stress on the bolt rope zipper when zipping or unzipping the roof.
Simply attach the hook to the end rafter ring. As you zip or unzip the canopy, the weight is borne by the cocktail strap and not the teeth of the zipper.
Spider
The connector/coupling for rafters-spacers-vertical support poles
Tags: frames, installCurbside mount
Standard canopies mount onto the Curbside or Roadside of the trailer. A Curbside mount goes on the passenger side of the trailer, next to the curb when parked.
Tags: install, mountingPrefeeder
Mounting hardware that helps guide the boltrope into the awning rail or “C” channel.
Tags: install, mountingAwning Rail
Also called “C” channel, “C” track or trailer track. Holds the bolt rope and keeps canopy attached to the trailer.
Tags: frames, install, mounting