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  1. Dec 6, 2022 at 11:05 PM
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    Constant WIP
    A.r.e. 23" use to have dual tool.
    Prinsu up top.

    @Phessor with the constant inspiration :thumbsup:

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    Next up is a sliding window and some thinsulation. Or maybe wiring. Who knows.
     
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  3. Dec 7, 2022 at 5:24 AM
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    I'm still trying to figure out how to mount my new OVS Nomadic 270 awning. I didn't realize how long and heavy it is.
     
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  4. Dec 7, 2022 at 8:42 AM
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    Yeah she's not a little girl. I can get it on and off solo but it's not easy. And I now use all 3 brackets.
    They just released a new lighter (smaller version also fyi)

    You could do a small prinsu on the top. Or make a reinforcement plate on the inside and have it brace to all the inner beams if you want to still keep it on the side.
    Do you have bedside reinforcements? I need to get some since I'm sure the awning is putting stress on the rails.
    I might make a second brace for the open side. I made this one for the tool box side since I have no trust in the sheet metal keeping it clamped to the bed.
    1"x1"x6', angle iron and some 3/16 (I think) flat strap.
    Flat srap with hole and some square sandwich it to the shell. Doubles as a drop down table mounting point. But I feel way more confident with the awning mounted now than before.

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  6. Dec 7, 2022 at 11:23 AM
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    Can you share some wider shots of your brackets?
     
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  7. Dec 7, 2022 at 6:05 PM
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    Tracks bolted every 8 inches with some custom t bolts I made. The ones from rhino were not long enough :(

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  8. Dec 7, 2022 at 7:08 PM
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    OVS Nomadic 270 awning mounted, to late to open it up, what a pain...


    I may add another bracket to the front of the shell to better support the awning.
     
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  9. Dec 8, 2022 at 7:30 AM
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    How did you wind up mounting it?
    More photos!
    When the awning is out, does it flex the side?
     
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  10. Dec 8, 2022 at 12:39 PM
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    I heated and bent the factory brackets. I drilled through the frame tubing and added backing plates.
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    There is a small amount of flex on the brackets but not the frame when opening it up.
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    Turned out nice! :thumbsup:
    Let's see the backing
     
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  12. Dec 8, 2022 at 1:23 PM
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    I already covered it with speaker carpet.
     
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    Probably not so much. I have been driving a few weeks now and I’m down a few miles per gallon. It is winter here so I always see that drop with the ethonol they add in the winter to the gas. I think air gets under it pretty easily since it doesn’t touch. It isn’t noisy at all though which is good.
     
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