There is only 1 zipper . It is opposite of the Keder rail attachment point and holds the aluminum support pole in place onto the canvas . The aluminum support pole (in sections that are spring clipped together) is the exact profile of the T@B . I have used shock corded fiberglass poles in the past with PahaQue , and the…
I have since noticed in the Isabella Accessories catalog that came with the awning, that Isabella has their own branded waterproofing and cleaning line called “Aquatex”. It does not appear that Elwell carries it, but I’ve decided to order some 303 Fabric Guard and treat the canvas.
@VictoriaP the Isabella’s frame does not thread through a sewn opening; It has a full-length zipper that the frame sits inside. No threading! Also, the inflatable has quite a number of guy lines that must be set. Unless there is serious wind blowing, I have not seen a need to set any guy lines for our Isabella.
After having set up our Isabella several times now, I can set it up myself in about 10 minutes. I don’t know how the All Pro attaches the aluminum frame to the fabric or secures the cross braces to the camper, but the Isabella has 6 cross braces whereas the All Pro has 3. The cross braces sit in a non-marring block that…
I'm very confused. Today I received information from Elwell (the Isabella importer in the USA) that suggests the current Isabella awning is a water"proof" fabric. I don't fully understand the "zippers" people are mentioning. After dealing with failing zippers in various situations, I'd rather thread the poles than zipper…
This is one other consideration to think about. The Isabella doesn't require "guy lines" Like the PahaQue, Inflatable Walker or "All Pro awning" do . I hate those things, and am always tripping over them ! SO very happy that the Isabella doesnt require these. (perhaps only in VERY strong winds) . Just one more thing to…
FWIW - The awnings made in the USA for the DM T@Bs were clearly a copy of the Isabella canopies available at the time. They were either gray or the "flower power" pattern of ours. There are a couple different tensioner rod designs I've seen. All of these DM supplied "awnings" were a heavily coated material and design most…
That's unfortunate because the Isabella looks so stylish, and I have been thinking about replacing my older Pahaque visor - not because it is failing, but because it is not looking so good anymore. That said, after four years of intense use (all season) the Pahaque visor is still waterproof. I have never treated it and…
First time out with the Isabella canopy, a trip to Cade’s Cove in the Smoky Mountains. We got several compliments on the awning, but it will get some fabric treatment before we go again!