thickness of figure of 8 awning

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thickness of figure of 8 awning

Post by fordmill » Wed May 30, 2018 11:12 am

Hi Folks,

Does anybody know what the thickness of the figure of 8 kit I need for a bongo?.
Seen them on ebay but not sure of right thickness to buy, Can anybody shed some light please.

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Re: thickness of figure of 8 awning

Post by g8dhe » Wed May 30, 2018 11:16 am

There are two sizes 6mm and 8mm, you need to use the size that fits your awning and the gutter of the van;
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Re: thickness of figure of 8 awning

Post by fordmill » Wed May 30, 2018 11:20 am

Thanks for your reply, So I don't need the double edged beaded tape or awning channel ?

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Re: thickness of figure of 8 awning

Post by tootsmcfruits » Wed May 30, 2018 11:45 am

fordmill wrote: Wed May 30, 2018 11:20 am Thanks for your reply, So I don't need the double edged beaded tape or awning channel ?

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You need it if you want to be able to drive away from your awning.

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Re: thickness of figure of 8 awning

Post by fordmill » Wed May 30, 2018 5:27 pm

Just a bit confused, ive bought a drive away awning, so will I still need the drive away kit ?
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Re: thickness of figure of 8 awning

Post by Flanners » Wed May 30, 2018 5:44 pm

WIth Outdoor Revoulution you usually need to buy the fitting kit which is shown in the pictures above. Without causing you more concern I am not 100% but are the XL awnings not for van's that are 2.4m high or more, the standard awning would fit the Bongo, I would check this out with Outdoor Revolution before fitting and using it, hopefully I am incorrect.
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Re: thickness of figure of 8 awning

Post by Markas » Wed May 30, 2018 7:57 pm

Flanners wrote: Wed May 30, 2018 5:44 pm WIth Outdoor Revoulution you usually need to buy the fitting kit which is shown in the pictures above. Without causing you more concern I am not 100% but are the XL awnings not for van's that are 2.4m high or more, the standard awning would fit the Bongo, I would check this out with Outdoor Revolution before fitting and using it, hopefully I am incorrect.
Hmmm, I fear you may well be correct Flanners. One listing for the Movelite Cayman XL states the awning rail height as in the range 240 -290 cm :(
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