Can I change my Awning?

[dave_b]

Double checked and yes that’s the one. No modifications to the mounts or figments for awning. The F43 had the extra mounting plate needed specifically for it supplied with awning.

The only change I had to make was fixing an issue with the threaded inserts pulling out the mounts. I replaced with rev nuts.

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Your rail is a Brandrup ?

 

[chimpusmaximus]

Your rail is a Brandrup ?

My rail is a Vamoose

 

[dave_b]

My rail is a Vamoose

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Ok. Makes sense why your bracket worked for you with no mods. Think I’ll need the Vamoose bracket for a Reimo rail. (But I still may choose Thule over Fiamma).

 

[retsray]

We've decided on an F43 on a vamoose rail. Having a crisis of confidence at fitting stage... the brackets don't fit flush - did yours?

 

[dave_b]

I’ve just had a quote for supply fitting for an F45s. £999. That’s about £300 for the labour.
I’ve asked for a similar quote for the f43van, but at that sort of labour cost, I’d be better of buying a rivnut tool and sealant and doing it myself.
@retsray how did you get on with your install?

 

[chimpusmaximus]

We've decided on an F43 on a vamoose rail. Having a crisis of confidence at fitting stage... the brackets don't fit flush - did yours? View attachment 288150

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Mice are exactly the same

 

[dave_b]

We've decided on an F43 on a vamoose rail. Having a crisis of confidence at fitting stage... the brackets don't fit flush - did yours? View attachment 288150

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If you slide the lower bracket forward, it looks like it will line up ok? There will also be some tolerance for the silicone sealant/glue between the van skin and the bracket? (Dunno, just guessing)

 

[dave_b]

@retsray have you managed to get it fitted?