Fiama f43 van fitting

[vwblueberryblue]

Hi Everyone,
We are in the proses of converting our T6.1 Transporter.
We have opted for the f43 van as it was supposedly a better fit for the van but we are having issues fitting it.
The brackets don't appear to match the profile of the van. If one bracket sits flush the other sits proud to the van. This means the pop top doesn't close and the awning doesn't fit properly.
We have watched so many videos but just can't get a good fit.
Any help of suggestions greatfully received

 

[Anakin]

Sorry, not very helpful, but Fiamma don’t seem to list the F43 for the transporter, although someone will come along soon and correct this.

Which Fiamma Awning? | A guide for VW Transporter T5

My F45S seems to be fitted to an additional rail that helps it clear the poptop, rather than the OEM roof mounting points.

 

[Anakin]

Might be worth tagging @chimpusmaximus who just fitted one.
Post in thread 'Bertie Blue Project'
Bertie Blue Project

 

[chimpusmaximus]

Probably worth mention the brackets you have, I had an awning rail already fitted so was able to use Fiamma Kit F45/F43 VW T5/T6 Combi Rail Brandrup Vamoose Awning Adapter.

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[vwblueberryblue]

We have bought the T6, lift roof brackets, part number 98655A160.

 

[chimpusmaximus]

We have bought the T6, lift roof brackets, part number 98655A160.

Can’t think why it should not fit and nothing obvious in the instructions. I think you have the same as in this video https://youtu.be/f2RXDbRloXE?si=M1Y8ky2rTdE1hqtk as it’s a t6.1 and same mounting brackets and awning.

 

[Sasquatch]

Not helpful to you, but that's the awning I have and the brackets are perfect fit so something is clearly amis.

 

[vwblueberryblue]

Can’t think why it should not fit and nothing obvious in the instructions. I think you have the same as in this video https://youtu.be/f2RXDbRloXE?si=M1Y8ky2rTdE1hqtk as it’s a t6.1 and same mounting brackets and awning.

The YouTube link isn't working but, bought them all as recommended I think that's what's more infuriating

 

[Anakin]

This is the Coombe Valley video, but not a poptop