awning problem

Post by **markd** » 23 May 2006, 18:03

just fitted hi top to van, and fitted roof rack on gutter rails. so how can i fit awning to van as figure of 8 can no longer fit to gutter rail????????

Post by **toolsntat** » 23 May 2006, 18:13

Do you mean you have no gutter left? I think you can get a rail to screw to the side of the hitop!!!

Do you mean the 8`s are too long? Cut them into short sections as I have done because of my Fiamma, this makes the whole fitting job easier for me!!

Post by **markd** » 23 May 2006, 19:35

yes i have some gutter depth left, but the roof rack fits to gutter, so one long piece of fig 8 does not fit ! but i see what you mean i could cut fig 8 into 3 peices to fit either side of roof rack

but that would mean if it rained it would leak. i have thought about putting a fig 8 rail on hi top but theres still the problem of the roof rack. and there is no room under gutter to fit fig 8 rail !!

Post by **stuckin88** » 24 May 2006, 19:02

You should have a pole that threads thru awning & sits in the gutter you can get 2 clamps from JK to hold pole in place--

Post by **Flibbertigibbet** » 24 May 2006, 21:41

I do as Billy suggested but have used 2 pieces of figures of eights but i have a pop tart so ths may not be helpful

Post by **Mocki** » 25 May 2006, 06:38

doh! the man said he cant use the pole because of his fiamma, the brakets go on the gutter...........

pay attension Billy..........

Post by **R0B** » 29 May 2006, 15:54

me n all....

A hi-top with a roof-rack that mounts on the gutters sounds like a long legged beast. I'd be worried

Post by **markd** » 29 May 2006, 17:10

yep a four legged beast that fits on the gutters to carry surfboards!!!!
i would say the best option is to cut a fig8 in 3 bits to attatch around the clamps dont think there is any other way