Sail shade canopy fixings?

[JoJo12]

While I save up for an awning I plan on using a rectangular sail shade that I already have as a canopy on the side of my SWB transit conversion.

What would people advise to secure it to the van? Magnetic hooks? Suction hooks? Magnetic awning strip? It is simply canvas with eye holes in the corners as it would normally be strung up between trees, or similar.

Thanks!

 

[Janine]

I have been thinking about using something similar - I find the clanking of the Thule awning very disconcerting - but I would sew on beading to attach it to the front of the closed awning.

Covered magnets (so the don't scratch the paintwork) would work well in your circumstances, I would think.

 

[JoJo12]

Thanks.

I've seen a few of the figure of 8 magnetic strips that go on the roof so was thinking I could perhaps sew in a channel on the shade for a pole, then use one of them?

 

[Janine]

Thanks.

I've seen a few of the figure of 8 magnetic strips that go on the roof so was thinking I could perhaps sew in a channel on the shade for a pole, then use one of them?

Sounds like a good plan

Check that you get the right size of beading. - there are 2 diameters.

Caravan Awning Rail Beading 8 Metres - TrioPair Shop

Caravan Awning Rail Beading 8 Metres Long (Free Delivery)

triopair.com

 

[JoJo12]

Brilliant, thanks for the link

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[Jewellbags]

We have a couple of these to keep 2 very large dogs under control - have never left a Mark on the moho . If I were attaching a sun sail I’d probably connect it using a spring or short bungee

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[JoJo12]

We have a couple of these to keep 2 very large dogs under control - have never left a Mark on the moho . If I were attaching a sun sail I’d probably connect it using a spring or short bungee

NSTART Auto Car Suction Cups Anchor,Powerful Sucker Cup Heavy Duty with Securing S Hooks Tie Down Car Mount Luggage Tarps Tents,Multifunctional Car Te Amazon product ASIN B07WFJVNC5

Would be easier than getting the sewing machine out!

 

[JoJo12]

We have a couple of these to keep 2 very large dogs under control - have never left a Mark on the moho . If I were attaching a sun sail I’d probably connect it using a spring or short bungee

NSTART Auto Car Suction Cups Anchor,Powerful Sucker Cup Heavy Duty with Securing S Hooks Tie Down Car Mount Luggage Tarps Tents,Multifunctional Car Te Amazon product ASIN B07WFJVNC5

So I went with this and they worked a treat. In fact they worked so well that they will be on all summer as I couldn't get them off again