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Awning rail fitting

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I'm looking into fitting a C bar awning rail to the bus but not keen on putting holes in the roof has anyone used a bonding agent or glue to fix the rail to the roof with good results. Heard silka is good , just wondering what people have used . Cheers 😎👍
 
Lots of car plastics are attached to the car with Tigerseal, think there is a magnetic C channel or one the you can use limpet magnets with.
 
diable said:
Found this,

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These aren't very good, got one and used limpit magnets on it just looking to attach a C rail so don't have to muck about with things . May have to use sealant/glue and a few self tappers. 🤔😎👍
 
  • @Simon58 - I followed the example of others and used sealant (possibly Sikaflex 512, but not sure) and self tappers to fix my 'C' rail which sits underneath my Drivelodge pop-top when the pop-top is closed. (link)
  • A good sealant will provide a good seal around any self-tappers that you use.
  • Something like Sikaflex 512 might be a better choice if your C rail isn't underneath a pop-top.
 
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AlanM said:
  • @Simon58 - I followed the example of others and used sealant (possibly Sikaflex 512, but not sure) and self tappers to fix my 'C' rail which sits underneath my Drivelodge pop-top when the pop-top is closed. (link)
  • A good sealant will provide a good seal around any self-tappers that you use.
  • Something like Sikaflex 512 might be a better choice if your C rail isn't underneath a pop-top.
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Cheers mate , that's the way I was heading as after a bit of research it looks like that's what most people do . 😎👍
 
Simon58 said:
Cheers mate , that's the way I was heading as after a bit of research it looks like that's what most people do . 😎👍
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Can we see some pictures when you do it please 👍👍👍
 
Wonder if there is a way to attach the C channel to the hooks for the roof rack as this then saves drilling/gluing the C channel to the roof?
 
David1972 said:
tigerseal takes some beating
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Not heard of that product before. From the reviewer comments it sounds like a good bit of masking off would be needed to stop it from sticking to places you don't want it on.
 
Simon58 said:
I'm looking into fitting a C bar awning rail to the bus but not keen on putting holes in the roof has anyone used a bonding agent or glue to fix the rail to the roof with good results. Heard silka is good , just wondering what people have used . Cheers 😎👍
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Was chatting with my father-in-law on a camping trip this weekend and we came with the idea of fitting an awning rail onto an aluminium box and then mounting that on the bottom side of the roof bars using a carriage bolt and nut. Came on here to see if anyone else has tried something like that and saw this thread. Sounds like @diable was having a similar idea.
 
pedfactor said:
Was chatting with my father-in-law on a camping trip this weekend and we came with the idea of fitting an awning rail onto an aluminium box and then mounting that on the bottom side of the roof bars using a carriage bolt and nut. Came on here to see if anyone else has tried something like that and saw this thread. Sounds like @diable was having a similar idea.
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Been done like this before , also someone put a windout awning onto roof bars,
Just a thought but a windout awning is double gd cus u can use it as a windout awning but also use rail in front to attach a awning when needed
 
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pedfactor said:
Was chatting with my father-in-law on a camping trip this weekend and we came with the idea of fitting an awning rail onto an aluminium box and then mounting that on the bottom side of the roof bars using a carriage bolt and nut. Came on here to see if anyone else has tried something like that and saw this thread. Sounds like @diable was having a similar idea.
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If you have a roof rack then you could attach brackets like this to the roof rack then a C Channel to the bracket maybe even upside down. I was thinking about the people without a roof rack as that saves having to drill or glue the C Channel to the Elgrand.

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Do you have any recommendations/pictures of which rail to get? Needs to fit inside my pop top edge... thanks
 
MadMarchTaffy said:
Do you have any recommendations/pictures of which rail to get? Needs to fit inside my pop top edge... thanks
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Take a look at this thread with link to where I got my rails and a bit further down some pics. Fits neatly under pop top and works really well.

Awnings and tents

The awning we have has a zip off section to attach to the Awning C Chanel on the bus . Very good idea , put the zip off section on the bus slide the figure of 8 piece onto both and the do the zip up . Sorry but I don't have a photo of the attachment just the erected awning which is amply big...
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John - just what I need! Now to find someone who has stock!
 
I have searched everywhere for one of those Kampa Dometic rails - everyone is out of stock! If anyone out there knows of anyone who has some - please let me know ! Thanks
 
I had trouble finding someone who had stock when I bought mine. The link I posted was the only one who had it in stock at the time.
Found this one though which says it's available for back order with delivery normally in 3-5 days. Might be worth checking first though

www.autoleisure.co.uk

3-Piece Awning Rail Channel Kit (3 x 1.2m)

Product features: Length: 1.2m Diameter: 8mm Width: 2.5cm Screws: 36 self tapping screws (included)
www.autoleisure.co.uk www.autoleisure.co.uk

Or if money's no object

www.ebay.co.uk

Pre Drilled 2 x 1.2M 1.2 Alloy Caravan Awning Camper Motorhome Rail Gutter 6mm | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Pre Drilled 2 x 1.2M 1.2 Alloy Caravan Awning Camper Motorhome Rail Gutter 6mm at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.
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Obviously having a laff!!!
 
Thanks, John - not in a rush, so I will hold out for the Kampa one - surely someone will get some stock before the summer!
 
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