bevo

has anybody fitted or had any experiances with awning rails fitted to the side of their motorhomes.
i am thinking of fitting an awning rail to the side so i can attach a porch awning whilst away.
any input would be much appreciated.

may the force be with you

Brisey

Hi Bevo

We fitted an awning rail to the side of our motorhome to accomodate a porch awning.
I was not happy with the thought of drilling into the side panel, so I attached it using Sikaflex. Two years later it is still there and has been no problem at all when using it.

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dellwood33

Brisey - which particular Sikaflex product did you use ?

Brisey

Hi Dellwood

As I recall it was Sikaflex 512.

Sikaflex 512 caravan/motorhome adhesive and sealant.
This is a purpose-designed adhesive and sealant for build and repair of caravans, motorhomes and trailers. simple and easy to use, strong waterproof joints, elastic and non shrink.

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bevo

further to my request for information on fitting an awning rail.
i took brisey's advice and fixed the rail to the side of the van with sikaflex 512.
it was straight forward and easy.
i have not used sikaflex before and found it very easy to use and it doesn't go off straight away giving time for final positioning.
it's been on for 2 weeks now and i'm made up with the rail.
bought a riversway leisure mobil 300 drive away awning which was good value at 149:99.
on the zips it says royal,and the quality is exellent.
anyway thanks to brisey as i didn't fancy drilling 36 holes in the side of the van.

live long and prosper

Elvis

As an alternative for others - I bought a fixing kit for £20, - one edge slides through the ridge along my Fiemma awning and the other edge fixes to a caravan awning. Just an idea and no holes in the MH.

hilldweller

How about two then ?

I, personally, would be seriously worried that it might come off on a motorway and kill some biker.

A bit of insurance would not go amiss.

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Elvis

Good point, being a biker myself