Just a side step on the rail (C-Rail that is) thing . . .
i see some of you had the hidden C-Rail - which i liked. ( which most were using for a side sail/sheet awning)
i found this one that will go on my current van . . . . . . ( as im looking to get a side air awning to swap out the large tent for the time being untill we get the second van)
i like that it fits with the OEM LWB roof bolts - perfect for me, and removable.
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The VW T5 / T6 Pre-drilled C-Channel Awning Rail is full length aluminium awning rail designed for connecting a drive-away awning or sun canopy to a
www.funkyleisure.co.uk
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£47 - cheap basic offering
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i see this option too . . . .
£99 - looks like better quality extrusion and finish?
Camper Essentials offers the best Volkswagen VW T5 T6 Bolt On Awning Rail. Simply bolt on in minutes. The easiest and most secure awning attachment. UK made
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edit:
looks like i need a fitting kit, to go with the drive away air awning,
i see this one,
In high winds we would recommend using an awning bead strip which feeds into the Figure of 8 and the Awning Rail called a Kador Strip for your campervan.
camperessentials.co.uk
Description
If you have a C channel awning rail like the ones I make, I would recommend using an awning bead strip which feeds into the Figure of 8 and the Awning Rail called a Kador Strip. This one has a 6mm (sometimes referred to as a 7mm as it is actually a 6mm core with the material around that which makes it more like 7mm) beading on both sides. This is suitable for standard sized awning rails and standard Figure of 8.
This attaches the awning rail and your awning together in the most reliable and weatherproof way! Simply slides in from one end.
We stock 3m Kador Strips as standard but if you require a different length please enquire. Order yours today!
(If you have a Fiamma or Thule Omnistor windout awning canopy, there is a channel you can use in that, however you will need a 4mm-6mm beading for the Fiamma or the 5-6mm beading for the Thule, not this one).
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and this?
Got a campervan awning you need to attach? Use our Figure of 8, 760mm strip to make connecting your Campervan Awning easy and allow you to drive away.
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Description
Figure of 8 Strip
The Figure of 8 is a plastic double sided channel which comes in 76cm sections for attaching a drive away awning.
Figure of 8 (760mm / 30″ strip) is used to easily connect your awning to your van and allow you to drive away. Depending upon your van and whether you have an awning rail, you may be able to use this product on its own or also require the use of a Kador Bead Strip to securely attach your awning.
Vehicles with a ‘old vehicle style’ fixed gutter lip or J shaped awning rail
If you have the likes of a T2, T25, Bongo (these work particularly well on the Bongo as the dimensions of the gap and the inside of the channel match the gutter of the Bongo well for a snug fit) or similar vehicle, with a fixed gutter lip or J shaped awning rail fitted, you may be able to clip the Figure of 8 strips directly to these. You will need to get the right sort of tension on the awning to hold it in place however they could come un-clipped if it gets blustery. To overcome this, it is recommended that you fit a Camper Essentials awning rail to your van and attach the Figure of 8 with Kador Bead Strip to ensure a secure fitting and allow you to drive away leaving your awning in situ.
Vehicles with a Camper Essentials awning rail or similar C shaped awning rail
Whilst you may be able to clip the Figure of 8 strips directly onto the awning rail as above (depending on where it is fitted), for the most secure attachment, suitable for all weather conditions, it is recommended that you also use the
6-6mm Kador Bead Strip.
Vehicles with a Fiamma or Omnistor windout awning
These have an inbuilt narrow channel along the casing which will work as an awning rail. Drive away awnings or canopies can be attached using the
4-6mm Double Kador Bead for Fiamma products or the
5-6mm Double Kador Bead for the Thule Omnistor products along with these Figure of 8 Strips.
How many do I need?
Each Figure of 8 strip is a 76 cm / 30″ length for ease of storage. Therefore, for most awnings you need 4 strips (making a total length of 304 cm), however in some cases 3 strips may be adequate (making a total length of 228 cm).
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