Canvas Awning Suppliers
Submitted: Friday, Sep 04, 2009 at 11:10
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garytee
I am trying to find companies - in
Melbourne - that supply and fit canvas awnings for caravans. I have a Jayco Dove and would like to know if anyone is able to recommend a manufacturer in
Melbourne.
Thank you.
Reply By: bennyzbit - Friday, Sep 04, 2009 at 11:21
Friday, Sep 04, 2009 at 11:21
Cannot really help you with
Melbourne but when we had the same problem of supply and fit in Northern NSW we were put onto (think outside the square) boat trimmers who make canvas awnings for boats. Because there are so many makes and models of boat some with flying bridges some without etc etc everything they did was made to measure and nothing was too much trouble.
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Follow Up By: Member - steveinoz (NSW) - Friday, Sep 04, 2009 at 12:32
Friday, Sep 04, 2009 at 12:32
Try Track Trailers.
Ross McEwen
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Reply By: Member - Lance S (VIC) - Friday, Sep 04, 2009 at 12:45
Friday, Sep 04, 2009 at 12:45
garytee, try
southern cross canvas in Bayswater. i got a roof bag 6 years ago, doesn't let
water in or dust. They specialize in all canvas work. Phone 9729 5056
cheers,
Lance
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Reply By: Member - Teege (NSW) - Friday, Sep 04, 2009 at 12:52
Friday, Sep 04, 2009 at 12:52
garytee
My experience has been that the large commercial awning manufacturers charge like wounded bulls. Try your local canvasmaker. BTW I had a Jayco Eagle Outback and found that erecting and taking down the "bag" awning was an absolute nightmare. Might not be so bad with the smaller Dove, but if someone tries to sell you one see if they have one available that you can try out. If you have the space to store it get one that slides on and off when you want to use it. If not investigate the possibility of a roll-up awning.
teege
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Reply By: garytee - Friday, Sep 04, 2009 at 12:59
Friday, Sep 04, 2009 at 12:59
Teege,
I can't fit a roll-out due to width of my garage. That would be my first choice.
I wasn't referring to the bag-awning - just a plain canvas awning that I can slide onto the c-channel when needed. It is worth knowing that the 'bag-type' are fiddely.
Do you have the bag-type bend-end flies? Are they a nuisance to put up and fold-down as
well?
Any comments appreciated as I am getting the Dove new and would like to iron these things out before delivery [I previously had a 'Swan'].
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Follow Up By: Member - Teege (NSW) - Friday, Sep 04, 2009 at 14:33
Friday, Sep 04, 2009 at 14:33
garytee
I haven't had my camper now for 5 years, but that's another story. The only advantage to be gained out of having the flies bagged is that you dont have to worry about where to carry them. I think they are a necessity, particularly if you intend heading into warmer climates. They are not as difficult to work with as the awning because they are not as heavy and don't have the pole down the outside edge. BTW I lost my pole carrier on one trip and the mob that supply Jayco with their awnings etc quoted $700 to replace the poles for the awning and the flies. I replaced them from the local
camping shop for abour $100.
teege
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Reply By: ozjohn0 - Friday, Sep 04, 2009 at 14:27
Friday, Sep 04, 2009 at 14:27
Try Tebbs
They are one of the biggest awning and annex makers in the business.
33
Brooklyn Ave
DANDENONG 3175
Ph: 9793 2044
ozjohn
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Follow Up By: Best Off Road - Friday, Sep 04, 2009 at 15:16
Friday, Sep 04, 2009 at 15:16
Ditto repeato.
We use them to make our canvas stuff. Top quality and fair prices.
Jim.
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Follow Up By: Member - Paul Mac (VIC) - Friday, Sep 04, 2009 at 16:16
Friday, Sep 04, 2009 at 16:16
I'll second that too Jim.
Purchased some canvas from Tebbs last summer for my swing
seat cover and they were by far the best priced and had heaps of canvas to choose from.
Well worth a trip to their business to view their displays.
Cheers.
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Follow Up By: Dust-Devil - Friday, Sep 04, 2009 at 22:02
Friday, Sep 04, 2009 at 22:02
I'll 3rd that.
They made some custom items for me which were just magic.
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Reply By: The Geriatric Gypsies - Friday, Sep 04, 2009 at 18:31
Friday, Sep 04, 2009 at 18:31
alpine canvas
7/513 maroondah hwy ringwood
0398706102
they will do the job but you need cash as they are wholesale to the caravan
n industry
personally i found a better job than tebbs although people tell me tebbs have improved since they did the last work for me
steve
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Follow Up By: Dust-Devil - Friday, Sep 04, 2009 at 22:04
Friday, Sep 04, 2009 at 22:04
Hey! Dude
Been some wind, ice and
water in Southern Vic today.
How is the dog handling the trip
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Reply By: Box Hill Bill- Saturday, Sep 05, 2009 at 18:38
Saturday, Sep 05, 2009 at 18:38
I have had some canvas work done on my van by a company called APC in Bayswater. Very good quality workman ship and friendly helpful service
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Reply By: garytee - Friday, Sep 25, 2009 at 18:50
Friday, Sep 25, 2009 at 18:50
Tried Alpine Canvas - seemed disorganised and didn't really know too much about what I was asking for. Perhaps off the shelf purchase may be OK. Counter staff eating lunch during my enquiries - very off-putting.
Southern Cross Canvas - very helpful, more professional service.
Tebbs Canvas in Dandenong - brilliant. By far the best knowledge, service and advice. Placed my order with them. Highly recommended.
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