Which fiamma is for me

[djase1210]

Hi folks...... Thanks for your replys on my previous
2 posts....... You have a 100% record to maintain so the pressure
Is on......2 questions here
1 I have a westy '86 high top. What is the best fiamma awning for
This van and why?
2 Whatever the answer to the above I will buy a 2nd hand one from
eBay so can I have some vying tips please?

Thanks
Jase

[Cruz]

2.5m

[kevtherev]

2.5m bag awning (caravanstore)

.... and why?

because it's removable and the best fit.. westy or not

[jamesc76]

I have a 3.5mtr caravanstore bag awning, easy to use, removable if really needed!

One thing to note the size is the bag not the awning, so 2.5 = 2.3, 2.8=2.5, 3.5= 3.2. (all approx)

[Cruz]

2.5m fixed F45 awnings? Fits fine on my van but then I only have a leisuredrive hi-top

[Red Westie]

Caravanstore's are definately the most popular by far, high top or poptop so thats got to tell you something....
On the other hand I've got a solid box type 2.5m F45Ti (wind out mechanism) and it's brilliant but they are so dammed expensive! and in the absence of a gutter I'm not sure how they fit?



Martin

[Red Westie]

And if you're interested there is a brand new one in the 4 sale section...3 metre.

https://club8090.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=85834" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Martin

[Red Westie]

2.5metre one in 4 sale section as well (£230.00 ono)

Martin

[lloyd]

Kev, I think yours is a 2.8. Sure looked longer then 2.5 every time I see it.

Think 2.8s always fits hightops. Several of us are using 3.1s with no problem, but have seen a few that are a couple inches longer then hightop. We had a 2.8 and replaced it with a 3.1... 16" makes a big difference inside awning when it rains.

Longer ones can easily be cut down. Remove pop rivets, cut tube to new length and re-pop rivet, cut bag / zipper on one end and re-stitched.
Job Done.

[Silky]

Hi,
I've been looking at Fiamma awnings and can't make my mind up... I quite like the F35 Zip but don't have a spare £400, the Caravanstore are looking like the easiest option, especially as there are a few on Ebay. Do they wind out in the same way as the fixed F45 type? Any niggles ?

Silky

[California Dreamin]

No...simple manual pull out and wind up (two man job) the legs push in the ends of the roll. Thats why they are cheaper..ie: they don't have the mechanism and it all fits in a pouch rather than a solid box.

Martin

[Silky]

Hmm, the 2-man thing could be an issue (I knew the ex would have come in handy for something other than emptying the bins ), but then I'm sure I've managed worse things by myself **stubborn independent woman alert**

I'm keeping my eye on one or two now on Ebay, and after a particularly wet camping trip last weekend I'm keen on the idea of a side blocker or two too.

Silky

[California Dreamin]

I believe one person can erect a Caravan Stor awning but I suspect it could be......difficult.
Martin

[16vmini]

yep got a 2.8 caravanstore on my westy poptop..

is possible to put out yourself ... but simpler with two

[timski]

Think 2.8s always fits hightops. Several of us are using 3.1s with no problem, but have seen a few that are a couple inches longer then hightop. We had a 2.8 and replaced it with a 3.1... 16" makes a big difference inside awning when it rains.

Lloyd, do you mean the 310 version of the caravanstore awning listed on this page?

http://www.agentfiamma.co.uk/fiamma-car ... 104-0.html

I thought about getting this version because people had mentioned that the narrower version doesn't give you such good protection from the rain either side of the sliding door. I decided not to as it would just about fit along the side of the hightop and assumed it might be too tight a fit and the reason most plumb for the narrower one. Have you managed to get this one installed OK then?