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Footman’s Loop

jbutler — Thu, 06 May 2010 23:13:54 +0000

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.

Keder

jbutler — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:37:19 +0000

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

jbutler — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:38:12 +0000

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.)

Zipper components

jbutler — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:59:48 +0000

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

jbutler — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:47:05 +0000

Canopies and canopy frames are built out of many parts. Here is a layout of some of the major components.

Cocktail strap

jbutler — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:23:49 +0000

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

jbutler — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:59:17 +0000

The connector/coupling for rafters-spacers-vertical support poles

Curbside mount

jbutler — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:18:33 +0000

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.

Prefeeder

jbutler — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:27:29 +0000

Mounting hardware that helps guide the boltrope into the awning rail or “C” channel.

Awning Rail

jbutler — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:26:36 +0000

Also called “C” channel, “C” track or trailer track. Holds the bolt rope and keeps canopy attached to the trailer.