Tent pole fittings

Doc : if you have a look on YouTube at ..scrubbers camper trailers 1 person awning setup . The main tent poles are connected to the spreader bar , which would make it easy for one person to set up. Unfortunately scrubbers campers are no longer being manufactured a casualty of cheap Imports.

If you screw small self tapping screws all the way in near the top of the tent poles the heads will stop the c- clips from sliding down.

PolesApart will make you custom poles.
You could get one made up and try it out before committing to your bigger picture.

Hi ozdoc

I have included a (grainy) photo of the type of spreader pole clip used on my trailer. These are are made by Supapeg and can be bought online or most camping stores stock them or can get them in for you. They are called "birds beaks".

They are designed to click into a wall mounted base plate with a very positive click. I have never had one come lose or fall off in the wind and they have been well tested.

They make it easier for set up as well - You set the main leg poles and then clip in the spreaders (on the underside of the canvas). You can then go around and set all your poles and guys.



Hope this helps with your original question.

Cheers

Anthony

Yep -they look like they would work- similar to the “crab claw” that I found on the drifta site a short while ago . Thanks for that. Doc