Installing a Vintage Trailer Awning from Marti's Awning

I sold my Shasta Compact! The new owner wanted an awning for functionality and we agreed on the installation and look of the awning. Here I install the rail and setup the awning. I purchased the awning from Marti's Awning in Chico, Californina. Even though they are quite busy, they made and shipped the large customer order in less than 2 weeks.
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[@sonjabates5307]

Thanks for this demo video! I recently bought 3 1960s Shasta mini campers and picked up an awning and learning the basics as I go. Thanks for the referal on the awning guy! And I love the vintage campers group they are a wealth of information had joined quite a few last year.

[@AZExpert]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jennifermelton8065]

I just bought a 1967 Shasta Loflyte and I am so excited that it already has the awning rail installed!!!!!

[@AZExpert]

Nice

[@philw7174]

Very nice Shasta Compact. Beautiful awning and install. Thanks James for sharing this video. Happy trails!

[@AZExpert]

Really adorable awning

[@pattymck7267]

LOVE the screen room. Interesting seeing the work process. Thanks

[@AZExpert]

I hadn't even thought about a screen room on a vintage awning until the owner asked, but it is nice and doubled the living space. Thanks

[@jamesdrew7315]

Wonderful video!!! my wife and I watched it together. Perfect awning, you did an amazing job on the restoration!!!

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching

[@shorteelan]

Thanks for the tips! I’m going to do this to my rv in the spring!

[@AZExpert]

They really make a vintage trailer stand out but also add a great deal of functionality to a small trailer. Thanks for watching

[@waynemaker2517]

Another great job done!

[@AZExpert]

Thank you again!

[@averysmallcampervan]

Beautiful awning, really matches the trailer. I would want to add something to attach the screen room panels to the side of the trailer - those pesky mosquitoes will get in through any gap!

[@AZExpert]

Those awnings are the best accessories for vintage trailers, especially as they double the amount of living space too. Thanks!

[@OregonBatman]

Looks sweet!

[@AZExpert]

Thanks! It really does add to the charm and even more to the living space too.

[@Thesaltymedic36]

They sell a nice looking product. Nice install too.

[@AZExpert]

It is made well too. The fabric is thick and the stitching is high quality.

[@2000talon]

Im wanting to do the same thing with my awning, the add a room is nice so the bugs arent getting you!!

[@christiancorona4254]

Hi, where can I find the plastic slider that goes on the canopy to connect on the rail? I’ve been looking at some places and don’t have it separately.

[@AZExpert]

Contact an awning manufactuer or repair company

[@robertthompson6958]

Very interesting. Always learn something. Will you buy another trailer for your own use or are you too busy for this kind of recreation.

[@AZExpert]

Funny you should ask. I did just pick up a 1996 terry that I spent the last two weeks rebuilding. I'm trying to bring it up to some property right now..wish me luck!

[@jodirosborough5381]

Do you have to take it off before driving every time or can you drive with it rolled up?

[@AZExpert]

yes it has to e removed efore travel. It's standard on these vintage awnings.

[@MelonieMartin1]

Is there a way to leave the awning attached, and roll up for moving?

[@AZExpert]

It's better to remove it

[@MelonieMartin1]

@@AZExpert thanks!

[@clarencewiles963]

Good 👍

[@beckythomas8215]

Where did you purchase the awning railing?

[@AZExpert]

my local wholesaler, but vintage trailer supply should have it too

[@HappyQuailsLC]

The mosquitoes will walk or fly right through those gaps at the D Rings! Sge needed some velcro up there, and even then, it was going to be a real chore to put that up. Sge would have been better off settimg up a freestanding net , sewn into a cube shape, and drawn over to up an aluminuk frame which could have sat independently beneath the awning

[@AZExpert]

That's a lot of effort for an awning. I think the new owner was very pleased.

[@5092as]

No we know how NOT to do it. Thanks for that.

[@AZExpert]

what do you mean?