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TimV Admin
Cabin : Flight 001 Location : Brighton, East Sussex U.K. Posts : 14334 Join date : 2009-09-27
| Subject: Re: Awnings that fit the Cab Roof Rack Wed May 07, 2014 7:49 pm | |
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| Subject: Re: Awnings that fit the Cab Roof Rack Wed May 07, 2014 7:52 pm | |
| Agreed, one of my concerns is the effect on centre of gravity. Still it seems a shame to waste a good roof rack. |
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olive
Cabin : Club Location : West Essex Posts : 918 Join date : 2010-03-28
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kiteman
Cabin : Exec 002 Location : Hampshire Posts : 2896 Join date : 2010-03-19
| Subject: Re: Awnings that fit the Cab Roof Rack Wed May 07, 2014 8:14 pm | |
| When to comes to aerodynamics I don't think our kombis have much of a head start. Doubt you would notice much difference. Wouldn't worry about COG either. The hardest part will be getting it up there ________________________________________________________________________________ Ginger man without a ginger van | |
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JLS 62
Cabin : Club Location : Leicester - the centre of the world - sorry England Posts : 521 Join date : 2011-04-06
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Sunny
Cabin : Exec 050 Location : Wiltshire Posts : 1743 Join date : 2012-01-22
| Subject: Re: Awnings that fit the Cab Roof Rack Thu May 08, 2014 7:15 am | |
| Just noticed Sunny in your photo JLS; I can see reflections in her side. So she was clean and shiny once then. | |
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timmm
Cabin : Business Location : holmfirth Posts : 746 Join date : 2014-05-15
| Subject: Re: Awnings that fit the Cab Roof Rack Wed Jul 30, 2014 5:49 pm | |
| Jason.... How much could you do us a Vango Kela for ?
I think they retail at £449...thank you. ________________________________________________________________________________ Timmm
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jj123vw
Cabin : Business Location : Bristol Posts : 1545 Join date : 2009-09-30
| Subject: Re: Awnings that fit the Cab Roof Rack Wed Jul 30, 2014 8:35 pm | |
| I can do you a deal on an ex display one I have at 420 collected or plus courier of you require delivery to your door . Hope that helps :-) | |
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timmm
Cabin : Business Location : holmfirth Posts : 746 Join date : 2014-05-15
| Subject: Re: Awnings that fit the Cab Roof Rack Thu Jul 31, 2014 9:51 am | |
| Thanks for trying Jason, but by the time I get it back here with the courier cost it'l be about the same price as a brand new one. Thank you for trying though. ________________________________________________________________________________ Timmm
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stuartmeldrum
Cabin : Club Location : leyland Posts : 25 Join date : 2014-02-18
| Subject: Re: Awnings that fit the Cab Roof Rack Thu Jul 31, 2014 9:45 pm | |
| I have a kyham 4 (pole less) and I can get that and our gazebo on our rack very easily and I dont think it effects the bus as its not a finely balanced sports car lol. | |
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Firebird
Cabin : Exec 054 Location : North West Hampshire Posts : 38 Join date : 2013-04-12
| Subject: Re: Awnings that fit the Cab Roof Rack Thu Jul 31, 2014 10:42 pm | |
| This was our roof rack loaded with Outwell Awning, poles and 4 folding chairs when we left Pentewan near St Austell to head over to Gwithian Farm at the top end of St Ives Bay (one of the loveliest campsites and an easy walk to the most beautiful beach). No crosswinds as we cut across Cornwall but then we were firmly anchored by our new addition - Willow ('cos she Will Follow!). She literally is a Bed Bug. Cosy for 2 friendly adults but perfect for our 17 year old teenager | |
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harryhornet
Cabin : Exec 027 Location : Fair Oak, Hampshire Posts : 2849 Join date : 2012-04-19
| Subject: Re: Awnings that fit the Cab Roof Rack Fri Aug 01, 2014 8:42 am | |
| Love those little teardrop trailers. That's my project for next year. You can buy plans on the internet and build your own. As you say perfect for teenagers who have 'grown out' of sleeping in the roof. Enjoy. | |
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Scooby
Cabin : Flight 004 Location : Reading Posts : 8831 Join date : 2010-12-12
| Subject: Re: Awnings that fit the Cab Roof Rack Fri Aug 01, 2014 12:58 pm | |
| When we take our Kyham Sleeper Awning we often place it on the roof rack. Have not heard Scooby complaining! Roo b Roo ________________________________________________________________________________ Proud winners of Spike's Trophy 2017 Scooby - Born To Run | |
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timmm
Cabin : Business Location : holmfirth Posts : 746 Join date : 2014-05-15
| Subject: Re: Awnings that fit the Cab Roof Rack Thu Oct 02, 2014 5:42 pm | |
| Jason.
we have the vango airbeam as you know ... we love it as its so easy to put up. but were struggling to get it sealed down the sides of the van, weve tried figure of 8, and clamp and pole but it just seems that there's too much material.... are we doing something wrong, and do you have any pics as it should be or demo videos etc... cheers... ________________________________________________________________________________ Timmm
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AbsintheKombi
Cabin : Exec 013 Location : Leyland, Lancs Posts : 5654 Join date : 2011-07-25
| Subject: Re: Awnings that fit the Cab Roof Rack Thu Oct 02, 2014 5:55 pm | |
| Silicon sealer? ________________________________________________________________________________ Absinthe makes the heart grow fonder
Blog: C13MPR
Finalist in the Caravan Club Caravanner of the Year Competition 2016
Star Kombi Winner 2015
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Tallulah
Cabin : Flight 011 Location : South Somerset, UK Posts : 5101 Join date : 2011-06-05
| Subject: Re: Awnings that fit the Cab Roof Rack Thu Oct 02, 2014 8:18 pm | |
| Are there any eyelets at the bottom to peg it down?
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| | Former owners of the amazing Tallulah (2011 to 2021) Proud winners of Spikes Trophy, 2016. Freedom, in style... |
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timmm
Cabin : Business Location : holmfirth Posts : 746 Join date : 2014-05-15
| Subject: Re: Awnings that fit the Cab Roof Rack Fri Oct 03, 2014 6:53 am | |
| It's got the ties and outlets to peg it down....but when stretched it's too far away from the body so leaves a gap for the wind to blow through... ________________________________________________________________________________ Timmm
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Tallulah
Cabin : Flight 011 Location : South Somerset, UK Posts : 5101 Join date : 2011-06-05
| Subject: Re: Awnings that fit the Cab Roof Rack Fri Oct 03, 2014 8:03 am | |
| Clearly a differnt awning, but when ours is connected we peg the bottom slightly under the van and the elastic edge hugs the van quite nicely. ________________________________________________________________________________ www.alpinegrovetouringpark.com Twitter: @AlpineGrove Facebook: facebook.com/alpinegrovetouringpark
| | Former owners of the amazing Tallulah (2011 to 2021) Proud winners of Spikes Trophy, 2016. Freedom, in style... |
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timmm
Cabin : Business Location : holmfirth Posts : 746 Join date : 2014-05-15
| Subject: Re: Awnings that fit the Cab Roof Rack Sat Oct 04, 2014 5:44 am | |
| Has anyone who's got the exact same awning as us any pics of theirs attached to their bus? ________________________________________________________________________________ Timmm
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jj123vw
Cabin : Business Location : Bristol Posts : 1545 Join date : 2009-09-30
| Subject: Re: Awnings that fit the Cab Roof Rack Sat Oct 04, 2014 8:49 am | |
| Timmm. From memory there's a pic of one along side a customers van on Facebook page www.facebook.com/Danburymotorcaravans then click on 'photos' to see all previous pics
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greenjc90
Cabin : Exec 039 Location : Hants Posts : 253 Join date : 2013-12-28
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timmm
Cabin : Business Location : holmfirth Posts : 746 Join date : 2014-05-15
| Subject: Re: Awnings that fit the Cab Roof Rack Sat Oct 04, 2014 8:42 pm | |
| Thanks for that pic Greenjc90. That's about as good as we get it to as well... you'd think if Danbury sold and recommended them that they would be a better fit? I wonder still if there's a knack that we're missing out on. Over to you jj123vw. ________________________________________________________________________________ Timmm
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greenjc90
Cabin : Exec 039 Location : Hants Posts : 253 Join date : 2013-12-28
| Subject: Re: Awnings that fit the Cab Roof Rack Sat Oct 04, 2014 8:51 pm | |
| I think the design is aimed to also fit T5s and similar vans and so there is some 'flexibility' in the cut of the material. If Morrison is up on chocs and a bit higher off the ground - it seems to fit better. I don't think you are ever going to get a fit like caravan awning - mmmm - gap in the market for a new kind of awning? | |
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timmm
Cabin : Business Location : holmfirth Posts : 746 Join date : 2014-05-15
| Subject: Re: Awnings that fit the Cab Roof Rack Sat Oct 04, 2014 9:02 pm | |
| Think you might be right there re the gap in the market for a new awning. But good point of raising the bus onto chocks....We've not tried that...thank you. ________________________________________________________________________________ Timmm
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