Awnings and tents

[kevanpalmer]

I have ordered a Kampa slim c rail. Can I get away with using Sikaflex-522 or do I need self tapping screws too?

I went for both just to be on the safe side, plus you’ll find if you are running the rail most of the way along you’ll need to use screws to pull the rail flush to the roof as it slopes down at the front.

Cool thanks. Do you have any pics of yours ? Not sure where to start the position. I guess you don’t want it over the passenger door side so start from just to the right of that ?

I’ll try and get a pic next week (I don’t have room to keep the van at home). I used two sections of rail, so 2.4m and couldn’t be bothered to cut them down. So it does probably extend past the passenger door a bit but you don’t have to use it all. For me as long as it fitted under the pop up roof that was the main criteria.

 

[Sambo]

any idea what size screws I need ?

Is 1/2 screws enough or is 3/4 inch needed ?

 

[kevanpalmer]

any idea what size screws I need ?

Is 1/2 screws enough or is 3/4 inch needed ?

I would say 1/2 inch should be long enough

 

[Chewylouie1978]

I have ordered a Kampa slim c rail. Can I get away with using Sikaflex-522 or do I need self tapping screws too?

Do you have any pictures of this fitted.
cheers

 

[pumps100]

If you can manage it try the previous pages in this thread.

 

[Loren]

Hello,

Do you have to have a rail fitted proffessionally/ do you actually have to have a rail to attach an awning... Sorry I know I sound very nieve!

Thank you.

 

[Jay Butts]

We’ve bought a Vango Galli 3 Air low. It fits perfectly with straps you just throw over the roof. Rail just isn’t needed.

Hope I’ve not already posted this, I’ve not read the full thread.

 

[Jacko]

Where exactly do you fit the awning rail ?

 

[MadMarchTaffy]

Where exactly do you fit the awning rail ?

If you get on a ladder and look at the top of the van, you will see a channel about 1" in from the edge of the roof - it goes in there

 

[leeanne]

I'm looking for a drive away awning too, I'm going to keep a eye on the Facebook selling pages and eBay, because everyone was buying campers and camping equipment this year I'm hoping there will be a few bargains about.

We got an awning thrown in with our van but already have 2!! 4 perdson drive away if interested

 

[MISTY]

Where exactly do you fit the awning rail ?

Hi, welcome to the group. Looking forward to seeing your beauty next weekend xx

 

[Spenny26]

Following

 

[UKdave]

Where exactly do you fit the awning rail ?

Vango Galli 3 air with magnetic awning rail is our choice.

Hi there Dean ~ is the magnetic rail still all good, or have you abandoned the idea in the last 12 months. Thank you pal

 

[fcbigmama]

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This is a sick set up- where did you get the tent/awning and how much did it put you back?

 

[dognero]

This is a sick set up- where did you get the tent/awning and how much did it put you back?

Had it a few years now.
Got it online and think it was about £600