[VAC] Early style awnings, info needed

[Tryke@xxxxxxx]

OK  hostorians and "mighty" Karnak, Here another vintage mystery 
chalenge.......On my '54 Tradewind there are two mounts for poles at each 
end. They are located at the junction of the flat to the curve sheetmetal at 
the bottom. Inside I found the inserts that fit the mounts and the a poles 
fit over the inserts. The awning rail is 16ft long. Under the trailer is a 
length of 4" dia. 10' long metal tube with one end sealed and a hinged cap at 
the front of the trailer. This is much too long to be for drian hose 
storeage. Also if it was used for hose storeage there would definitly be some 
type of corrosion. There is no corrrosion.zip,nadda. I think the tube was 
used for storing the awning poles and maybe the awning itself. Any ideas on 
this ? Thanx                Trike                                               
                                            '54 TW