Aluminum channel attachment points?

EWizard

Does anyone know if there is a product available that can be used to attach an I bolt or something similar to the aluminum channel that the awning usually attaches to?
I'm thinking like a bolt head with an elliptical shape and a nut to screw it down so that you could attach things to it.
I would like this for attaching things like my christmas lights and possibly a piece of nylon cord for drying towels and such.
Curious if anybody has found anything.

Verna

You can find specific attachments for the Keder rail (awning rail) at most RV supply stores and at Amazon.

I use binder clips to attach my outdoor lights to the rail. (Google "binder clips"). You can purchase the canvas fabric that slides into the Keder rail...but you'll
havd to Google that because I haven't needed it.

EWizard

Sort of what I'm talking about.  At least I know the name now.
Thanks!

RZRBUG

EWizard, if you have an old round extension cord lying around that maybe one of the ends is bad on, you might could cut the ends off and use the cord instead of the fabric cord specifically made for it.  I did this on one of my previous projects.  Not all cords are the same diameter, so you'd need to check first to be sure if it works.

DeeDee

I've seen these from a boat supply place, these homemade & I use ID badge clips for lights.

Verna

Google "binder clips". Cheap, come in different colors, and easy to use. 

Cyclonic

Binder clips are the way to go for hanging lights, cheap and readily available, you can get them anywhere office supplies are sold.

EWizard

For lights, the binder clip is a great idea!
I was thinking more heavy duty like hanging a flexible solar panel though from the top/side of the T@B.
Need something more substantial than binder clips I think.

jkjenn

@EWizard Check this site out: http://keder.com/hardwaremain.html

rbrtm

What is the best diameter for a Keder slider? I think I saw somewhere 8mm for our Keders.

ScottG

I used 8.5mm (5/16") to construct a lower skirt for keeping bugs out from under the awning. It fits well and looks to be the same as what is used on the awning itself.

Sharon_is_SAM

Is the keder size the same for the 400 vs 320?

Michigan_Mike

Sharon_is_SAM said:

Is the keder size the same for the 400 vs 320?

Yes, my visor fit perfectly in the new 400 that I previously used for our prior 320.  

Sharon_is_SAM

Good to know - matchy-matchy!