The Tardis factor (interiors, awnings, roofs etc)
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by tiamo85 » 06 May 2014, 13:39
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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by R0B » 06 May 2014, 14:29
Pole and clamps are the best option IMO.Any khyam dealer should be able to sort you.
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by Bigjcc55 » 06 May 2014, 14:34
Second the pole and clamp option.
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by tiamo85 » 06 May 2014, 14:36
thanks will check it out
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by pandp38 » 06 May 2014, 19:10
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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by wuddub » 06 May 2014, 20:12
Always used figure of 8 on tin top and high top never had any issues. Gets my vote
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by nicq » 06 May 2014, 20:17
Had 2 different awnings tried fig of 8 now only use pole and clamp.
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by R0B » 06 May 2014, 20:45
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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by nicq » 06 May 2014, 21:02
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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by tiamo85 » 07 May 2014, 09:15
thanks for advice everyone.
think i mite go with pole and clamps as they sound a bit more sturdy
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by Poseidon » 09 May 2014, 19:54
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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