New arrival Awning

[Bongolia]

This arrived today. Fiamme 45 2.6L Weighs in at a mere 29KG.
I have not unwrapped it yet but if that is whats hanging on the gutter then that`s what contributing to the rot int top.

[BigPanzer]

Hi,

I have the same awning and did wonder if the current reports of roof rot might be caused by the weight of a gutter mounted awning cracking a seal, allowing water to be wicked in. This then spreads, encouraged by warming and re-condensing.
Its not so much whether there is currently an awning on there - the van could have had one fitted in Japan for years.
Just my theory!

There used to be a forum member called Rooster. He made some excellent brackets that fitted under the AFT cover hooks so no weight on the gutter. Think somebody (possibly AVA) are doing something similar.

Peter

[Bongolia]

Hi,

I have the same awning and did wonder if the current reports of roof rot might be caused by the weight of a gutter mounted awning cracking a seal, allowing water to be wicked in. This then spreads, encouraged by warming and re-condensing.
Its not so much whether there is currently an awning on there - the van could have had one fitted in Japan for years.
Just my theory!

There used to be a forum member called Rooster. He made some excellent brackets that fitted under the AFT cover hooks so no weight on the gutter. Think somebody (possibly AVA) are doing something similar.

Peter

I am pretty sure you are right. This side is pretty stressed as it is, awning hanging on there wouldnt help.
Thanks for the tip. I will check it out. No sense in reinventing the wheel.

[Bongolia]

Checked out the AVA ones @ 90.00 quid they can keep them in stock.
Looking for Rooster but cannot find him on forum.
Anyone?

[mikeonb4c]

Checked out the AVA ones @ 90.00 quid they can keep them in stock.
Looking for Rooster but cannot find him on forum.
Anyone?

Rooster (Carl) is on one of the facebook bongo groups i think.

[mikeWalsall]

https://www.facebook.com/RoosterUK

[rita]

You should be able to contact Rooster here , he is a moderator.

http://www.bongoforum.me.uk/