Awning rail again (1 Viewer)

[shortfuse]

Hi All
Just read a thread by Elvis about fitting a Rail on his van and I'm about to do the same . When we used the MOVELITE XL awning last year I was never happy with the straps over the roof way of fixing it so we have decided to try an awning rail . The problem I have is deciding what height to fit it at , the van is about 2.9 mtrs in height.If I fit it at about 2.8 mtrs this will miss the door opening by plenty but it will give me the problem of reaching it to feed it through , has anyone got a MOVELITE XL and what height approx is your awning rail at ? Any information would be most welcome :thumb:
regards sf

 

[skylark_irl]

Hi Shorty!

I have a Movelite XL on a 2000 Dethleffs. However, I have a Fiamma 45i with a channel for the figure of 8 strip to slot into. By rolling out the awning I can easily insert the tape into the slot.

We would need to fit a rail at 2.9 m or higher to miss the door, so our solution is preferable. Sorry I can't be of more help, but it does sound like you have a problem.

If you added enough rail and bent it so it started somewhere low enough to reach, could you perhaps start the insert lower down, and then slide it up using a pole or something like that?

Michael

 

[shortfuse]

Many thanks for that Michael I will get to a caravan shop as soon as poss and see how easy it is to "bend" into shape ( most likely get thrown out , again )

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[pappajohn]

just measured the hight of our fiamma awning and its 2.4 metres from ground to awning slot.

i used ours for the first time the other week and had to use the strap's which i didnt like either so just bought a driveaway kit.

ours could be too low for the door to open without rubbing on it but i can live with it if it means doing away with the straps:thumb:

 

[scotjimland]

I fitted an awing rail for the Movelite XL as didn't like the over roof straps .. it's about 3mt high and i use a step ladder to feed it on. .. the door just clears it ..


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[shortfuse]

Many thanks for the sizes Pappa J ,this will give me something to go on .

Have you had any problem with any sites regarding the width ? our overall width , van plus awning , is about 7.0 mtrs and on the few C&CC sites I've been on it was pointed out that I will always have to get in touch first before booking ,dread to think what the CC will say :Sad: regards sf

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[shortfuse]

Thanks Jim , I was thinking earlier about some way of extending the little two step ladder we use for the door and thought it might be a wee bit shoogley but as I only use the awning when the family come along I can always let them fit it or they can sleep below the van
best wishes sf

 

[pappajohn]

Many thanks for the sizes Pappa J ,this will give me something to go on .

Have you had any problem with any sites regarding the width ? our overall width , van plus awning , is about 7.0 mtrs and on the few C&CC sites I've been on it was pointed out that I will always have to get in touch first before booking ,dread to think what the CC will say :Sad: regards sf

used it for the first time at haganaps bring and buy meet.....

the size did suprise me though....very close to the next van across.....whoever that was, my apologies:Blush:

 

[shortfuse]

used it for the first time at haganaps bring and buy meet.....

the size did suprise me though....very close to the next van across.....whoever that was, my apologies:Blush:

When I bought it I thought Van 3.0 mtrs ,awning 3.0mtrs o/a 6.0mtrs ,forgot about the "tunnel" etc:Sad:

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[The Wild Ones]

I fitted an awing rail for the Movelite XL as didn't like the over roof straps .. it's about 3mt high and i use a step ladder to feed it on. .. the door just clears it ..


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Thanks Jim

This is a job I will be performing, time permitting with my Royal Blenheim XL awning I tried out for the 1st time at the Stratford meet. Attached it via the existing omnistor awning as a temp measure. Stood up well in the inclement weather we had but not ideal as it allows a gap to exist because of the offset!

Howard

 

[Elvis]

fixing kit

I must say, I still prefer the fixing kit with fig 8 than nailing anything to the MH