Coolaroo Shade Sails February 27, 2018, 06:37:49 pm Some have adopted these versatile shade sails to supplement or replace our Fiamma awnings. I just saw them back in stock today at our closest Costco in Westminster, CO (Denver area) for $25.Chris
Re: Coolaroo Shade Sails Reply #1 – February 27, 2018, 06:49:43 pm Nice! Where was that photo taken, btw?
Re: Coolaroo Shade Sails Reply #2 – February 27, 2018, 07:42:26 pm Quote from: HiLola - February 27, 2018, 06:49:43 pmNice! Where was that photo taken, btw?Jalama Beach SP, CA, after the 2016 Morro Bay gathering.Colddog has made good use of these shade awnings and I believe has posted some photos somewhere.Chris 1 Likes
Re: Coolaroo Shade Sails Reply #3 – February 27, 2018, 08:33:45 pm How are you attaching the awnings to the coach?
Re: Coolaroo Shade Sails Reply #4 – February 27, 2018, 09:49:05 pm New one on me. Santa Barbara Co park. I'm heading north after MB, but will keep this in mind. After a lifetime in CA, it's always interesting to find a new place.More info at:Jalama Beach 1 Likes
Re: Coolaroo Shade Sails Reply #5 – February 27, 2018, 10:42:35 pm Quote from: folivier - February 27, 2018, 08:33:45 pmHow are you attaching the awnings to the coach?Good question. Just realized it's attached to the driver side.
Re: Coolaroo Shade Sails Reply #6 – February 27, 2018, 11:52:05 pm Backed out 3 screws from the side of the roof and screwed in eye hooks with sealant. See photos for the rest.Chris
Re: Coolaroo Shade Sails Reply #7 – February 27, 2018, 11:53:39 pm Roof attachment. I used a snap hook that I could get off quickly at either end in case of wind. 1 Likes
Re: Coolaroo Shade Sails Reply #8 – February 28, 2018, 09:24:20 am Clever, Chris! What are the screws you swapped out attached to; what is their purpose?
Re: Coolaroo Shade Sails Reply #9 – February 28, 2018, 09:42:18 am Quote from: HiLola - February 28, 2018, 09:24:20 amClever, Chris! What are the screws you swapped out attached to; what is their purpose?They hold the roof on, screwed into the roof framework. But since there are a gajillion of them, pulling out 3 didn't make a difference and the eye hooks went in the holes.Chris
Re: Coolaroo Shade Sails Reply #10 – February 28, 2018, 09:51:12 am I see. So did you have to seal the eye bolts then?
Re: Coolaroo Shade Sails Reply #11 – February 28, 2018, 10:30:44 am Our sail is still evolving. I have installed eye-hooks on both sides of Baxter. This allows 'shade' on either side depending of parking issues. The key I feel is the poles. Using a well made pole allows one to adjust the height of the sail depending on rain or wind or both. During low or no wind poles can be at max height. When wind and rain comes one can lower the poles to 'bleed' off either of both. 2 Likes
Re: Coolaroo Shade Sails Reply #12 – February 28, 2018, 11:24:54 am I've used them on our patio at home, prior to adding a covered porch. They do a good job of knocking down the direct sun. Mine came with fairly complete rigging, with loop mounts and turnbuckles, all in stainless. Marine hardware would be a good alternative if the screw-hooks shown didn't do it for you. Take 'em down when it's windy, though. Lots of sail area.We have the triangle ones as shown. Ended up 'stitching' them together along the adjacent sides to close the gap between them. Used smaller ty-wraps, and was able to thread them thru the weave and not make any permanent holes along the edges. When done, snip the ties and the fabric heals itself with some brief 'massaging'.
Re: Coolaroo Shade Sails Reply #13 – February 28, 2018, 12:08:46 pm Quote from: HiLola - February 28, 2018, 09:51:12 amI see. So did you have to seal the eye bolts then?Yes. I squeezed sealant in the holes before inserting the eye bolts. Very easy mod. 1 Likes
Re: Coolaroo Shade Sails Reply #14 – February 28, 2018, 12:38:26 pm Quote from: colddog - February 28, 2018, 10:30:44 amOur sail is still evolving. I have installed eye-hooks on both sides of Baxter. This allows 'shade' on either side depending of parking issues. The key I feel is the poles. Using a well made pole allows one to adjust the height of the sail depending on rain or wind or both. During low or no wind poles can be at max height. When wind and rain comes one can lower the poles to 'bleed' off either of both.Glen, you might want to post the link to those poles.Aha, just found it. I think these are the poles. REI Co-op Adjustable Tarp Pole - Single at REIHere's a link to a past thread on the Coolaroo. Coolaroo Shade SailChris
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