You could attach the awning rail with bolts that go all the way through the roof sidewall and use a washer on the back side inside the trailer to spread the load.
Screws or rivets to attach awning rail.
A hex head lessens the change of slippage while driving and the wide washer head creates excellent holding power.
Sailrite offers an excellent assortment of fasteners and hooks for your next big project.
Double check that the rail is level then add screws to the remaining holes in the rail.
Available in two sizes.
These top quality fasteners are ideal for use in making your own boat covers dodgers enclosure curtains solar shade panels custom car convertible tops trailered boat covers and so much more.
Secure using 10 x 3 4 machine screws.
One recommendation is before installing the fasteners drill pilot holes through the cement siding with a high speed drill.
If the wood s rotted that ll be your best bet.
The screws you use to attach the fencing may be dependent upon the type of wood the fence is made of as well as your geographical location.
The keder edge of the fabric slides inside the channel of the rail forming a smooth continuous waterproof connection between fabric and awning rail.
Check out this video for more in depth information about fastening e track to a trailer.
We are going to fix with adhesive and a few stainless self tappers.
If your internal framing consists of aluminum or steel studs instead of wood supports you may have success simply going to a larger 5 16 lag screw as you ve suggested.
We are going to fit an awning rail to my sons vwt5 but the rail he has bought has no instructions.
If your awning requires wall brackets you can install those now as well.
A couple of questions we are considering are 1.
Awning rail small x 1m length.
Available in a 3 4 wood screw and 1 1 2 wood screw.
1 1 2 hex screw and a 2 hex screw.
However we have looked at u tube and have the general drift of how it will go.
Be sure to follow manufacturer instructions.
Mark the bracket locations as specified in the manufacturer s instructions then secure the bracket with screws.
After the glue sets simply reinstall the same lag screws after drilling 1 8 inch pilot holes.
Awning rails are used to attach awnings and canopies to buildings caravans boats and trucks.
Seal the open holes with silicone before installing the awning bracket.
Unwrap enough vinyl from roller assembly to allow for easy insertion into awning rail.
Pressure treated wood if you are planking your fence with pressure treated wood you should consider using green epoxy coated screws.
Attach each arm assembly to the roller assembly by inserting the rivet nut into the nylon washer and then into the arm channel hole.
