awning for transit hi top

[parfit]

I am trying to find an awning for my van, but they all seem to attach on to the gutter - the hi top on my van means there is no gutter! any ideas?

[Britishbulldog]

Yes visit the Towsure website which sells Proper awning rails inc fittings in small lengths to suit where 'you' wish to fit the awning to the caravan

http://www.towsure.com/product/14612-Awning_Rail

This IMO is the easist & simplest option for awnings,

Hope the info helps

[hillman]

I bought an awning rail, plastic in a 8foot length from my local caravan shop and fitted it to my mroof no problem, i think there is a picture on this site somewhere of it, I just use a porch awning and its great, give you loads more room, only problem is its not a stand alone one so you have to take it down each time you use the van but it only takes a few minutes to take down/put up.

hillman

[parfit]

thanks, the only problem is the high top being fibreglass, dont think i can attach anything to that?

[Britishbulldog]

As its a fibreglass roof I would fix a slim wooden batton on the inside to keep the rail secure

I agree those stand alone awnings are ideal if you intend moving the vehicle, I've been checking both porch awnings & stand alone types out but getting one for the right price has been the hardest part

I've aquired a full size awning (borrowed from family) just to try with my van but i've not attached the fixings yet either as tbh i'm trying to hold out for a smaller type such as a Fiamma/Ormnister canopy/awning but those things are pricey

[wassock]

Hi
I have a Fiamma F45i on my 98 Hi-Top Self built camper.
It is spring loaded with legs so it doesn't overload the body
I got it from AgentFiamma in manchester (on the web).
Had it about 3 years with no problems.
cheers Dave

[wassock]

Sorry miss read post mine my last post was about my wind out awning
My free-standing awning has a large tunnel on the back which I pull over the roof and peg down on the other side of the van,
can't remember the make will have a look if required
Dave

[parfit]

think its the free standing type we need, its just finding one that doesnt cost a fortune

[campervan06]

i have a drive away awning which i attatch to my hi top using rubber suckers which have a handle attached when the handle is in the locked position the lock on it is very hard to remove bit like suckers on sat nav ect where you lock the lever to attach to windscreen think i got them from pound shop or boot sale i put the bar from the awning through the two handles either side of side door just looked on ebay look under glass sucker or dent puller to get an idea of what i use

[parfit]

thanks, thats sounds like a great idea, will go looking for suckers!!

[Breakdown Biker]

Have a look at this mate
http://www.marcleleisure.co.uk/store/aw ... l?cPath=32