Driveaway Awnings - are there any easier disconnect / reconnect options ?

[iceclimber]

We have a Khyam motorhome classic drive away awning.
Its really easy to erect & pitch (quicker than friends Airframe ! ) BUT the "double C" plastic connector strips (same sort of arrangement as the typical photo below) that appears to be the usual way of connecting the awning to the motorhome rail (the 'groove' in the Fiama wind-out awning ) is quite awkward to thread on & off & back on again etc, when you want to drive off somewhere ! Hardly a quick / easy solution ?

I'm pretty sure there is no alternative method ..... BUT does anyone know of an alternative solution ?

 

[Minxy]

We have a Khyam motorhome classic drive away awning.
Its really easy to erect & pitch (quicker than friends Airframe ! ) BUT the "double C" plastic connector strips (same sort of arrangement as the typical photo below) that appears to be the usual way of connecting the awning to the motorhome rail (the 'groove' in the Fiama wind-out awning ) is quite awkward to thread on & off & back on again etc, when you want to drive off somewhere ! Hardly a quick / easy solution ?

I'm pretty sure there is no alternative method ..... BUT does anyone know of an alternative solution ?

It depends how you do the 'threading' ... We always put the joining kador strip on the front of the wind-out awning first, then line up the drive-away awning and one of us holds the strip on the awning up next to the kador strip whilst the other threads the 'figure of 8' plastic strip (aka "double C") on to both at the same time, with the one holding the awning strip moving gradually along taking the plastic strip with them, then further strips are slotted on until it's all done. To detach the drive-away awning it's just a simple matter of pulling off the 'figure of 8 strips'.

 

[Gaston aires]

Too much faff. Get a Quest pop up, it’s far far easier.
Phil

 

[Minxy]

Too much faff. Get a Quest pop up, it’s far far easier.
Phil

That's what we've done! Got one last year when we changed from the Globecar to the Carthago as our existing awning was too low ... as we rarely use awnings anyway, usually only for MH shows, we decided a Quest 4 would be better.

 

[uzsnowdrop]

I know its an old thread but if it helps ...
Our vango galli 2 goes on and off in seconds, other half has threaded heavy duty elastic through and we pop it over the fixed fiamma awning casing, simples

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[phase3begins]

I have seen folk using a couple of long straps that they throw over the top of the van and peg on other side.

 

[uzsnowdrop]

Straps are another good idea and I know that some people attach tennis balls to throw them over the top. We tried straps on our first one but found they rubbed a bit in wind, probably didn't have them tight enough!

 

[David and Sally]

Too much faff. Get a Quest pop up, it’s far far easier.
Phil

Many sites don't allow them. Ask how I know!!

 

[uzsnowdrop]

Sites eh.....
Stayed on lovely CMC site, was told to move the Vango guy ropes 1 ft nearer the tent,

 

[Skyway]

Many sites don't allow them. Ask how I know!!

Why is thT ?

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[Gaston aires]

Many sites don't allow them. Ask how I know!!

Ok how do you know ? We have never had an issue. Phil

 

[DandG5515]

Another vote for a quest pop up, quicker and less drafty for sitting in. Sold our driveaway Due to lack of use.