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Awning fitting advice

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Hey folks

Bit of advice needed please. We used our khyam awning for the first time last month but didnt realise we needed to buy fittings for it...(stupid i know).

Just wanted to ask which is the best option, i have seen a few different ones like the figure of 8 or the clamps. Drilling is no option.
I am not sure if the gutter will hold the figure of 8 either.

Any advice useful ie where to get them too?

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Pole and clamps are the best option IMO.Any khyam dealer should be able to sort you.
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Second the pole and clamp option.
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thanks will check it out
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Pole and clamp was no good for our awning attachment 'cos the hi-top sits in the gutter.
We needed figure 8 arrangement.
Check out World Of Camping and othercamping suppliers as they give good advice on various fittings
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Always used figure of 8 on tin top and high top never had any issues. Gets my vote
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Had 2 different awnings tried fig of 8 now only use pole and clamp.
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The fig of eight is ok if you intend staying put when camping.But a pain if you want to go out in the van
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R0B wrote:The fig of eight is ok if you intend staying put when camping.But a pain if you want to go out in the van

I agree with Rob pole and clamp you can roll the awning to take up the slack when parking so you don't need to park exact.
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thanks for advice everyone.

think i mite go with pole and clamps as they sound a bit more sturdy
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How have ppl got on with properly fitting the awning when you have a wind out awning cassette and mounts in place?
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