What awning shall I get?

[Marbleous]

Hi all

I have a 2000 new shape bongo. I tend to go camping on my own with my dog and daughter. I have an enormous tent type awning but that is impossible to put up on my own. I would like a roll out/pull out awning so that the door is sheltered and I don't have to drag everything into the van if it looks like rain!

Please could you tell me what the options are for this and what size I would need to get, plus whether they need any essential items to be bought separately (I.e. fixing kits) also could you tell me whether they need to be fitted professionally or whether they clip on etc.

Many thanks

Vicky

[mikexgough]

I can call in and show you mine....and discuss the wind out/pull out types and sizes with you of you want.....?

[roosmith]

I can call in and show you mine....and discuss the wind out/pull out types and sizes with you of you want.....?

Shame on your Mike, this forum isn't like that

[Mark Elvin]

I can call in and show you mine....and discuss the wind out/pull out types and sizes with you of you want.....?

Shame on your Mike, this forum isn't like that

Oh, that puts an end to my workmates calling it "the dogging bus"

[mikeonb4c]

I can call in and show you mine....and discuss the wind out/pull out types and sizes with you of you want.....?

Shame on your Mike, this forum isn't like that

Trust me - even wound out its not big enough to cause offence

[helen&tony]

Hi
Oh, Boy....Thank the hell ...I'm not the only one with a sense of humour in need of deep cleaning ...Mike "I can call in and show you mine"....You ain't a' gonna' live that one down
Cheers
Helen

[Marbleous]

I'm so sorry to not reply - I didn't get the usual message saying I had had a response.

I just logged on to ask you Mike your opinion - and see if you can do the fitting.

I also need to arrange with you to have the works done we talked about - not sure how I get the van to you and then get home again sans vehicle.

A demo of your would be great! (I will pretend I didn't notice anything vaguely smutty!)

Thanks

Vicky

[Marbleous]

Just seen this .... http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... 48&t=67566

Maybe I'll get the same. I've been on the fiamma website it's £264 - without the brackets - there seem to be a number of brackets to choose from - can anyone say categorically which ones I need?

Thank you!

Vicky

[Simon Jones]

One thing to bear in mind with the F35 is that it's easier to put away with two people. You can do it on your own, but you will need to get the legs and rafters inside the tube before rolling it up. If you rest the tube on the ground this will be no problem. The F45 winds out and will stay in a roughly horizontal level which will give you chance to get the legs in place. It add about an extra 8 kg to the awning and is a bit more bulky.

Re brackets: I think it the VW T3 type (wedge shaped van), but someone will no doubt be able to confirm or deny this.

[stuc]

Another option is the Caravanstore from Fiamma. Mine is the 255 model and fastens onto the van via an awning rail under the AFT which jams the awning in position when the roof is down but is removeable in about 2 minutes. It is reasonably light and cheaper than the others although the price has increased since I bought mine.
The sides can be bought off ebay but need a bit of adjustment to fit properly, but the front panel fits perfect and takes about 3 mins to put on and peg out.
I can set this whole lot up in about 10 mins.

[Marbleous]

Brilliant - thanks so much!

Stuc do you have a picture you can post of the awning wound in? I.e. how it looks when driving.

I'm so excited about getting one - I need to find somewhere where it can be fitted does anyone know anywhere in/near Cambridge I can go?? Please and thank you!

Vicky

[stuc]

Here you go:

[mikexgough]

Good to see you yesterday Vicky and glad you have made your decision as to which Awning you are going for....... see you when you get it for fitting

[Dodgey]

The awning rail you say the caravanstor attaches to. Is that an existing rail or one you add?

[Dodgey]

Scratch that, I found the answer on another thread. Attach ally awning rail.