Greasing the Grooves

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   Another newbie put up our dome for the first time this weekend.  Sprayed the channel. Didn't seem to need to enlarge the opening.  But we used a vice-grip to pull the plastic edge thru the channel. Wasn't easy. It looks like it will get easier as the plastic edge gets worn down.  Lots of plastic curls where the screws scraped off the material. It will be a great addition to the living space with all the options for screens/closed/ open, etc.  The you tube video is highly recommended, it felt like we were doing it for the second time and not the first.

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Podsible Dream Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 03 Dec 2010 Location: Hightstown, NJ Online Status: Offline Posts: 571	Topic: Greasing the Grooves Posted: 22 May 2011 at 6:37pm
	Another newbie put up our dome for the first time this weekend. Sprayed the channel. Didn't seem to need to enlarge the opening. But we used a vice-grip to pull the plastic edge thru the channel. Wasn't easy. It looks like it will get easier as the plastic edge gets worn down. Lots of plastic curls where the screws scraped off the material. It will be a great addition to the living space with all the options for screens/closed/ open, etc. The you tube video is highly recommended, it felt like we were doing it for the second time and not the first.
	Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8

Tri-Pod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 17 May 2011 Location: Liberty Hill Online Status: Offline Posts: 112	Posted: 23 May 2011 at 9:37am
	I read that you could take emry cloth, which is really fine sandpaper and slid it through the grove to clear any burs. I have not tried it yet sense I am still waiting for my awning to arrive. All of these ideas sound good. Clark
	2010 PR 176 sold 2012 replaced with 2013 SP 240 w outside kitchen 2012 Toyota Tundra Crew Max 4x2 5.7L V8 Me, My Honey, and Max our GSP

Tri-Pod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 17 May 2011 Location: Liberty Hill Online Status: Offline Posts: 112	Posted: 24 May 2011 at 11:03pm
	Grove problem, I went to put up my new awning and the piece that slides in the grove hits the screws which are rounded. It seems to me that they should be flat so that the grove would be open. Has anyone else noticed what types of screws hold the grove to the trailer? Clark.
	2010 PR 176 sold 2012 replaced with 2013 SP 240 w outside kitchen 2012 Toyota Tundra Crew Max 4x2 5.7L V8 Me, My Honey, and Max our GSP

mountain mist Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25 May 2010 Location: Gatlinburg Tenn Online Status: Offline Posts: 426	Posted: 25 May 2011 at 6:09am
	Tri-POD, the screws in the c-channel on mine are square recess. I had to order(could not find them in my area) a square recess driver, so have not gotten up to tighten them up.They first showed up under my mattress when trying to get into the hot water heater cut off/on and changed those out to regular Phillips heads. My husband has a driver, but I want to be able to work on it myself and his tools are not readily avaliable. I read from forum members that they may need some tightening, then a bit of silicone SPRAY to smooth the way. I have other screws that are Phillips, the square recess is not all that common(I read) and helps with the slippage when screwing them in, so that you do not destroy the notch. I think someone on the forum said they used a fine emery sandpaper (could one use a new emery board??) to smooth the top of the screws. Your question will draw a lot of answers, I am sure. This site is something else. You never go away with no answers and sometimes you come up with very creative ways to do things
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mountain mist Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25 May 2010 Location: Gatlinburg Tenn Online Status: Offline Posts: 426	Posted: 25 May 2011 at 6:14am
	PS to Tri-Pod. Did you order awning from Bear Creek? I put in an order last Friday 5/20. Be sure to let us know what you think of yours, pictures if you can. And any tips. If you know how to do graphics on canvas , let me know. I am thinking on it.
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mountain mist Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25 May 2010 Location: Gatlinburg Tenn Online Status: Offline Posts: 426	Posted: 25 May 2011 at 6:17am
	Podsible. Where do I find the UTUBE video on putting the awning up?
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mountain mist Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25 May 2010 Location: Gatlinburg Tenn Online Status: Offline Posts: 426	Posted: 25 May 2011 at 6:20am
	Oops. You have the Dome, but the video still might be informative.
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Outbound Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 19 Nov 2009 Location: Oshawa, Ontario Online Status: Offline Posts: 767	Posted: 25 May 2011 at 8:58am
	mountain mist, its very odd hearing that you can't find a Robertson screw driver at your local hardware store. Its like hearing that you've never seen a Coca Cola. You do know that there are several sizes of Robertsons? The #2 (red handle) is most common, closely followed by a #1 (green handle).
	Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150

mountain mist Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25 May 2010 Location: Gatlinburg Tenn Online Status: Offline Posts: 426	Posted: 25 May 2011 at 9:39am
	While not in the outback, there are times when something a little different is not to be found. I refuse to drive 40 miles to nearest large city where I am sure it could be found. Even the local hardware store was fresh out AND did not even know it! Only thing I could figure was it was uncommon, so they did not keep many OR this being the constant construction of malls, homes, rentals keeps everything in short supply. So, I did the next best thing, used my fingers on Goggle , found a description on what they looked like, and a site to order. And I am getting a small set. So will include the #2 and #3 , which I read is the most common ones used? Interesting story about the Robertson too. Thanks for the heads up.
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mountain mist Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25 May 2010 Location: Gatlinburg Tenn Online Status: Offline Posts: 426	Posted: 25 May 2011 at 9:41am
	You said the #1 also, anyway the set has 6 or 7 drivers in it, including the 1
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