awning/tarp pole mod

[ontariocamper]

You know the aluminum extension poles you get for rigging up tarps, shelters etc?....

Well, if you get the same ones I have, they come with a small bolt with a round knobby head to tighten the pole sections in position.

see here.....

http://www.worldfms.com/images/tents/417b.jpg

Well, first thing you do......take that stupid round black "screw" out!
Take it to the hardware store, and match up the threads (usually fine thread)
with either a hex head bolt, or if you can find one, a wingscrew.
With a hex head bolt, find a small flat piece of steel and solder it onto the top of the hex...thus making your own wingscrew.

see here....

http://s65.photobucket.com/albums/h2...rent=screw.jpg




You always want stuff to work properly when camping...no nipping out to the garage to cut and file and make something up.


Just my 2 cents worth anyways......15 days and counting!!!!!!!!

[Eaglebait Ranch]

Great idea! Thanks for sharing.

[Bigdog57]

Good idea! I am all the time modding stuff - like putting a much bigger 'cargo deck' on my bike, with eye-bolts on the corners to bungee stuff on with. A lot easier to carry a decent amount of camping gear!

I love the 'hardware drawers' at Home Depot and Lowes - a LOT of great stuff in there!