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NissanGQ4.2
8th September 2016, 05:45 PM
Chasing a screw thingo that you screw in 2 hold the adjustable pole for a camping trailer that the canvas is attached 2.

Anyone know what the proper name is for them or where I could obtain one?

Cheers,

Toddie

threedogs
8th September 2016, 05:57 PM
Its not a thumb screw wheel youre thinking of.
Plastic handle with a steel thread


http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/M6-x-20mm-Male-Thread-Screw-On-Hand-Wheel-Thumb-Triangle-Knob-Black-/191684052193?hash=item2ca14284e1:g:gScAAOSwZ8ZXAUV 8

Throbbinhood
8th September 2016, 06:03 PM
Think maybe he means the screw next to the adjustable section on the right

68954

threedogs
8th September 2016, 06:08 PM
Same thing most are 6mm or 1/4" used them on a few products over the years
The thumb wheel goes into a captive nut welded to the post

Plasnart
8th September 2016, 06:24 PM
Bolts and fasteners supplier?

NissanGQ4.2
8th September 2016, 06:51 PM
Think maybe he means the screw next to the adjustable section on the right

68954

That's the one :)

NissanGQ4.2
8th September 2016, 06:52 PM
Bolts and fasteners supplier?

Maybe, but would like 2 know what they are called so I can look online for them

NissanGQ4.2
8th September 2016, 06:53 PM
The thumb wheel goes into a captive nut welded to the post

The captive nut is not welded 2 the post in my camping trailer

NissanGQ4.2
8th September 2016, 07:06 PM
For those that don't know what they are called ever, I found them :)

https://www.anacondastores.com/camping-hiking/tents/tent-accessories/coi-tent-nut-eye-bolts-for-poles/p/BP90000839

https://www.outdoorswarehouse.com.au/products/T-Nut-and-Thumbscrew-Tent-Pole-Screw

BigRAWesty
8th September 2016, 07:29 PM
Good find.
I personally like the twist lock poles

NissanGQ4.2
8th September 2016, 08:12 PM
Good find.
I personally like the twist lock poles

But they would not work inside the camping trailer tent as its a frame

BigRAWesty
8th September 2016, 08:13 PM
But they would not work inside the camping trailer tent as its a frame
No not if it's a complete frame.
A simple leg setup is there limit..

threedogs
9th September 2016, 08:03 AM
For those that don't know what they are called ever, I found them :)

https://www.anacondastores.com/camping-hiking/tents/tent-accessories/coi-tent-nut-eye-bolts-for-poles/p/BP90000839

https://www.outdoorswarehouse.com.au/products/T-Nut-and-Thumbscrew-Tent-Pole-Screw

can you super glue the nut part inside the pole,,,less chance of losing it

Winnie
9th September 2016, 08:28 AM
My local camping shop sells them for about $2 todd.

NissanGQ4.2
9th September 2016, 06:25 PM
can you super glue the nut part inside the pole,,,less chance of losing it

No chance of loosing it unless you take the pole completely out for some strange reason.