Awning rail (sorry if covered before?)

[Stu007]

Any 1 have a similar awning rail that at the end doesn't sit flush to the body (about 10mm off) and what have you done to stop the flex.. slightly worried on a windy day with the awning on this could flex and damage the body work.. not a great design really??

 

[Sirrell85]

Any 1 have a similar awning rail that at the end doesn't sit flush to the body (about 10mm off) and what have you done to stop the flex.. slightly worried on a windy day with the awning on this could flex and damage the body work.. not a great design really??

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No, but I've removed mine and will be fitting a reimo rail tomorrow. Used one of those rails last summer and the kador strip would tap against the van when windy, which was not only annoying but also took the outer coat of paint work off

 

[Stu007]

No, but I've removed mine and will be fitting a reimo rail tomorrow. Used one of those rails last summer and the kador strip would tap against the van when windy, which was not only annoying but also took the outer coat of paint work off

Are the Reimo drilled into the bodywork ones? Can say too impressed with fitment..

 

[Sirrell85]

Are the Reimo drilled into the bodywork ones? Can say too impressed with fitment..

Yeah, the reimo ones are drilled into the van and secured with screws and sikaflex. When I had the rail you've got it did sit neatly into the channel to be honest.

 

[Stu007]

Yeah, the reimo ones are drilled into the van and secured with screws and sikaflex. When I had the rail you've got it did sit neatly into the channel to be honest.

So you didn't have this weird gap at the back with your previous awning rail? just wondering it needs a gentle bend to follow the bodywork.. tempted to fit a rubber strip underneath too

 

[Badjamin]

When i fit mine i gently bent it to form with the contours of the roof. Works fine.

 

[Stu007]

Now starting to think of getting a S+S which attaches to the bodywork but can I cope drilling the bodywork.. makes more sense using an awning as not rubbing the bodywork??

 

[JumpShip]

Full length rubber strip and a bend to make it fit on ours .

 

[Dellmassive]

So you didn't have this weird gap at the back with your previous awning rail? just wondering it needs a gentle bend to follow the bodywork.. tempted to fit a rubber strip underneath too

That's what I would do.... Fit a rubber strip underneath.

Unless you want to go down the multi rail option.

 

[Stu007]

That's what I would do.... Fit a rubber strip underneath.

Unless you want to go down the multi rail option.

Ya it’s a good shout.. just makes me feel sick drill holes in a brand new transporter! No one else found they rub the bodywork as fairly close??

 

[Dellmassive]

Ya it’s a good shout.. just makes me feel sick drill holes in a brand new transporter! No one else found they rub the bodywork as fairly close??

The c- rails are bolted to the van roof with rubber washers underneath.... So the rail doesn't touch the paintwork.

But as you see, with your looser end and some wind, it could rub the paint.

 

[Sirrell85]

So you didn't have this weird gap at the back with your previous awning rail? just wondering it needs a gentle bend to follow the bodywork.. tempted to fit a rubber strip underneath too

No weird gap. When I removed it I did notice some slight rust marks underneath where it was touching the van so rubber would probably be a good idea, maybe some decent rubber washers ‍

 

[Sirrell85]

The c- rails are bolted to the van roof with rubber washers underneath.... So the rail doesn't touch the paintwork.

But as you see, with your looser end and some wind, it could rub the paint.

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The c- rails are bolted to the van roof with rubber washers underneath.... So the rail doesn't touch the paintwork.

But as you see, with your looser end and some wind, it could rub the paint.

When connecting the awning it was the figure of 8 attachment thing that was tapping on the paintwork in the wind if I remember correctly. So if it's only going to have a canopy which slids straight into the rail then you won't have this issue tbf

 

[Stu007]

No weird gap. When I removed it I did notice some slight rust marks underneath where it was touching the van so rubber would probably be a good idea, maybe some decent rubber washers ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Ya going to have to see if can bend so snug and no movement. Ordered some rubber to stick underneath.. on my old van must have had some movement and grit had worked its way in was starting to affect the paint finish when I removed for sale not 100% convinced these c sections are good for bodywork??

 

[Sirrell85]

Ya going to have to see if can bend so snug and no movement. Ordered some rubber to stick underneath.. on my old van must have had some movement and grit had worked its way in was starting to affect the paint finish when I removed for sale not 100% convinced these c sections are good for bodywork??

Personal opinion I'd not have a c-rail, i was in your situation 10 months ago and opted for the c-rail and now fast forward. 10 months I've removed it

 

[Dellmassive]

We have twin crails in our bus and love them. (Awning one side and railsail the other)

Moving on, we are having a pop-top, and will loose the roof bolt chanel when fitted.

So are moving over to twin vamoose rails.

 

[Stu007]

Personal opinion I'd not have a c-rail, i was in your situation 10 months ago and opted for the c-rail and now fast forward. 10 months I've removed it

Ya has me thinking now what’s the best option.. the screwed into bodywork looks better to drain in bad weather and keeps off the van but is more visible and permanent.. not to mention the thought of screwing into fresh metal.. but the c sections do seem to create a bit of damage over time :-/

 

[Dellmassive]

Some 3mm rubber strip underneath the crail should stop any rubbing.

As you say the multi rail needs screwing in.... And is more visible.

We've had the crails for couple of years, and have been keeping an eye on vans that had multi rails.....

Now Its pop-top time we are happy to have the vamoose rails fitted...and loose the crails.....

The justification is they are a better stronger rail.

They offer a rain gutter.

They are black and we have a indium grey van so blend in ok.
We chose to have two fitted so the look of the van is Ballanced.

And see it as a half way between the full F35 Fiama wind ok t awning that we are not so keen on.

 

[Stu007]

Some 3mm rubber strip underneath the crail should stop any rubbing.

As you say the multi rail needs screwing in.... And is more visible.

We've had the crails for couple of years, and have been keeping an eye on vans that had multi rails.....

Now Its pop-top time we are happy to have the vamoose rails fitted...and loose the crails.....

The justification is they are a better stronger rail.

They offer a rain gutter.

They are black and we have a indium grey van so blend in ok.
We chose to have two fitted so the look of the van is Ballanced.

And see it as a half way between the full F35 Fiama wind ok t awning that we are not so keen on.

True to form have ordered some 3mm rubber strip and a S+S Awning rail (rare they have discount code at the moment) and decided when they turn up haha.. can always return

 

[Dellmassive]

True to form have ordered some 3mm rubber strip and a S+S Awning rail (rare they have discount code at the moment) and decided when they turn up haha.. can always return

What was the s+s discount code?

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