Spider
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The spider connector or coupling for rafters, spacers, and vertical support poles. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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Canopy and Frame Terminology
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Canopies and canopy frames are built out of many parts. Here is a layout of some of the major components. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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Gooseneck Trailer Set-up
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Even short trailers such as goose-necks can accommodate our canopies. You simply add a "rise above" to create an elevated rear eave. The photo shows the "open frame" method (left end) and "tilt-up panel" method (right side). [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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Quick Pin
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A locking pin inserted into holes in the frame to join two pieces together. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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Pole Storage Bag
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Pole bags are a convenient way to organize your frame poles and foot bases for safe keeping. They are not, however, intended to store frame rafters. These bags are made of heavy duty vinyl with double layer reinforced ends, lengthwise zippers and handles on the ends. Standard sizes range from 10" diameter x 104" long up...
09Jul
Tube Storage Bag
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Long tubular bag for canopy storage. The tube bag is used in conjunction with a zippered bolt rope strip and is made to the length of the canopy. It serves two purposes. To lay the canopy out lengthwise on the trailer roof during installation. During tear-down it is laid out on the ground with the front...
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Ground poles & Threshold plates
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Ground poles (typically 2" round aluminum) are pinned to the foot base of each vertical pole. They lay on the ground around the perimeter of the canopy. These poles help stabilize the frame. Full height or 1/2 height skirts can be strapped to the ground poles. Flat Threshold plates can be used in place of round...
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Adjustable collar
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Half height (privacy) poles typically come with adjustable collars. This allows the horizontal pole to be raised or lowered depending on the set up surface. This pole is used to hang "half height skirts" or to act as a "sill" for zip down windows.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]