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Ian Hulley wrote:

eddie.eagles wrote: Only problem is I can't open the doors with the awning on now (westy poptop) so still hoping someone on here will have a solution....pretty please!!

Fit a proper roof ?

That's helpful, cheers Ian.

For all those pop top members.............you haven't got a 'proper roof'....clearly.........

eddie.eagles wrote:I got mine from local caravan shop, £10 for a 3m length. Only problem is I can't open the doors with the awning on now (westy poptop) so still hoping someone on here will have a solution....pretty please!!

Eddie which door ? slider or the front ? both ?
When I fitted mine to the poptop (remio so like the westy) I had no bother opening either , or have you fitted the leg holders to the side of the van
Back to the rail how and where have you fitted the rail ?
Try posting a few pictures up

eddie.eagles wrote: For all those pop top members.............you haven't got a 'proper roof'....clearly.........

Awnings fit on hightops without issues.

Simples.

BaaaadSlider wrote:ok I have managed to purchase a cheap second hand roll out caravanstore awning.
Can anyone help me as to where i can purchase the rail to slot the bag into that fixes onto the roof please?
thanks, Kate x

further to my previous post i have now sourced the rail i need to put on the van.
My next question is will strong glue attach the rail ok or do i need to do something else?
the rail i bought has no holes for screws or self tappers.
any ideas greatly recieved
thanks
katie

I used long pop rivets Katie

I drilled 3.5 mm holes in the rail about two foot apart, then drilled corresponding holes in the roof
smeared sealant on the rail
then pop riveted the rail to the roof... strong as..

thanks Kev x

jed the spread wrote:Mine is the 2.5m one, any bigger and the brackets that hold the feet would be fastened to the door and not only would they look odd i also wouldnt be able to open the door while parked up.

jed

Why do you clip the legs to the van why not have them on the floor?

Also how do the clamps work, is they a way of securing it to the van that will stop someone stealing it?

ninja.turtle007 wrote:

Why do you clip the legs to the van why not have them on the floor?

Also how do the clamps work, is they a way of securing it to the van that will stop someone stealing it?

In some cases like a tarmac, concrete, or loose stone the legs cannot be secured with pegs into the ground.

the awning rail can be blocked with a metal slug preventing the roll out being slid out

k so the awnings all fitted on the van and i was just wondering how you attach the legs to the van?i know a couple people of said that you can rather than pegging it in the ground so any advice welcome on that please

depends on the awning type girls.. have you got the telescopic legs with three or two pull outs

if three then you need the body clips that self tap into the van body as the legs will extend long enough.
if two then they won't and you are forever destined to ground support

ninja.turtle007 wrote:

jed the spread wrote:Mine is the 2.5m one, any bigger and the brackets that hold the feet would be fastened to the door and not only would they look odd i also wouldnt be able to open the door while parked up.

jed

Why do you clip the legs to the van why not have them on the floor?

Also how do the clamps work, is they a way of securing it to the van that will stop someone stealing it?

When they are clipped to the van it wont blow over the top of it when its windy, seen this happen loads to other vans. You can also move the van in to the sun to dry the awning off before putting it away or if there is a change in wind direction etc etc...

jed

jed the spread wrote:

ninja.turtle007 wrote:

jed the spread wrote:Mine is the 2.5m one, any bigger and the brackets that hold the feet would be fastened to the door and not only would they look odd i also wouldnt be able to open the door while parked up.

jed

Why do you clip the legs to the van why not have them on the floor?

Also how do the clamps work, is they a way of securing it to the van that will stop someone stealing it?

When they are clipped to the van it wont blow over the top of it when its windy, seen this happen loads to other vans. You can also move the van in to the sun to dry the awning off before putting it away or if there is a change in wind direction etc etc...

jed

Cheers Jed, would you mind if I popped round sometime to have a butchers?

kevtherev wrote:depends on the awning type girls.. have you got the telescopic legs with three or two pull outs

if three then you need the body clips that self tap into the van body as the legs will extend long enough.
if two then they won't and you are forever destined to ground support

thanks kev will check tomorrow how many legs we have lol

We have legs to ground, put a small stake in legs to keep them from moving and guy line to tow points of front and rear of van...

ninja.turtle007 wrote:
Cheers Jed, would you mind if I popped round sometime to have a butchers?

No problemo, pm me...

jed