gap behind awning should have done this ages ago (1 Viewer)

[DavidG58]

For four and a half years I have spent more time than I should have had to clearing out leaves and detritus from behind our wind awning case

a bad design if ever there was and although I knew you could by a cover piece it had become one of those tomorrow jobs

Had the awning replaced and ordered a cover strip, Rose forgot to order it, reminded them and it turned up last week, all of sudden it looked much harder than I expected, however today I decided to get on with it

Remarkably easier than I thought it would be, purpose made for Thule Omnistore awnings, soft enough to get in quite easily and a very good fit, easily trimmed to length with hack saw

Luckily I am quite tall and could work off a tall set of steps but well pleased with the result, even more pleased never to need to clean the gap again

I know the roof needs cleaning, but never had time, too busy clearing the gutter channel

 

[LesW]

You'd think they'd supply that as standard, it finishes it off a treat...

 

[Mikey RV]

Looking good.

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[TCG]

looks good, have you got teh link where you purchased it from please

 

[DavidG58]

looks good, have you got teh link where you purchased it from please

ordered it from rose awnings while down there in Poole having work done

I think it cost about £8 / m

www.roseawnings.co.uk/

John Rose and his son Dan, great people very knowledgeable

http://www.roseawnings.co.uk/shop/thule-omnistor-awning-accessories/sealing-rubber-4-00m/

mine was special order, needed 5.5m long

 

[Lenny HB]

Damm someting else I've got to spend some money on.

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[DavidG58]

Damm someting else I've got to spend some money on.

but at least this one is less than £50

this is just about the only job I have done (or more like had done) that hasn't cost £5K

 

[Lenny HB]

but at least this one is less than £50

this is just about the only job I have done (or more like had done) that hasn't cost £5K

How come you didn't have a disaster with this one?
Obviously you are slipping.

 

[Theonlysue]

How did it fix in?

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[DavidG58]

How did it fix in?

there was already a channel on the back of the case, it can either push in from one end if not too long, or I was told to lay one side in then push the other down, it makes obvious sense when doing it

took longer to get ladder out than to do it

 

[davejen]

Duct tape??
Cheers, Dave

 

[Northernraider]

Standard on a Frankia

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[tonyidle]

Take care when ordering - it's available in more than one width.

 

[DavidG58]

Standard on a Frankia

for what they cost (the awnings that is) and relatively cheap price of the filler piece they should be included on all ever fitted

laziness and penny pinching dealers could be the issue

I think it more likely the original buyer of your MH paid extra for the infill piece, or did you buy it new ?

 

[Northernraider]

for what they cost (the awnings that is) and relatively cheap price of the filler piece they should be included on all ever fitted

laziness and penny pinching dealers could be the issue

I think it more likely the original buyer of your MH paid extra for the infill piece, or did you buy it new ?

I agree ....they should be included on all vans but so should a lot of stuff I still can't believe they don't come with a battery.

I was just on the windup with the comes as standard comment I don't know if it did or not i just know it has one fitted and it's been on there a long time ...its colour coded too
But it new???? Aye right I'm no made of money I'm one of those freeloaders remember I've only had it a few months

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