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Subject Topic: Frame Tensioner (Hercules) Post Reply Post New Topic
12/6/2005 at 9:41am
 Location: norfolk
 Outfit: renault trafic rainbow conversion
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I have tried this on another thread, but only `little` Suzie Wong answerd.  Having been given one of these I still cannot get the hang of it ....any help out there please ?, Muckalo.


12/6/2005 at 3:21pm
 Location: Scotland
 Outfit: Elddis Wisp 450CT-CD & Larsen Awning
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I've used one for years with a Larsen awning. You need poles with screw adjuster/locking device and not turn locks. See here: http://www.isabella.net/pt/accessories/herculestwingutt.html

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Jim



12/6/2005 at 4:26pm
 Location: None Entered
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Muckalo

How are you trying to use it?  Bear in mind it is adjustable to the pole width by turning over the red piece on the bar.

 

To use it the U shaped wire is placed against the fastening nut and the end with the two rubber feet placed on the pole being moved.  Simply rock the handle backwards until the feet start to slip and the poles are then tensioned.  As this can be done one handed your free hand is then able to do up the wing nut before you release the tension. 

In practice easier to do than describe.

 

Mark



12/6/2005 at 7:45pm
 Location: norfolk
 Outfit: renault trafic rainbow conversion
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Very many thanks to you both,lobey and taw1.  At last I can use it,  Like many more things..it`s simple when you know how !  Thanks again and what a great site this is , Muckalo.


14/6/2005 at 1:29pm
 Location: london
 Outfit: Combi-Camp Panda
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Are they worth it? What do they do that you don't do manually? I'm asking because I've seen them in a catalogue and wondered whether i needed one!

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14/6/2005 at 1:40pm
 Location: Scotland
 Outfit: Elddis Wisp 450CT-CD & Larsen Awning
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Dotty,

Yes they are worth it - awning sits better

If youve got three hands you don't need one

Jim



14/6/2005 at 9:31pm
 Location: Wirral
 Outfit: Swift Challenger 490 Land Rover Disco
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Definitely worth it, does what I am not strong enough to do - gets the awning tensoin just right - no more floppy roofs and sides.  Only one problem, being 5ft tall have to take a ladder with me or borrow a tall camper for the roof ones


22/6/2005 at 3:12pm
 Location: london
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Can someone tell me where you can buy one and how much do they cost?

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22/6/2005 at 4:44pm
 Location: Wirral
 Outfit: Swift Challenger 490 Land Rover Disco
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Most caravan shops stock them, they are also in the Towsure catalogue, and cost about £14.99, definitely worth every penny



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