Hello and awning rail fitting advice

[VanDamme]

Hi all, new here as we just purchased our first VW T6 camper. Slowly spending my life savings on mods and improvements

The first thing i'm needing is an awning but i'm a little unsure if there are different styles of rail or is it a standard fit? I'm also wondering about fitting as i'm wary to fit one myself (even though its looks relatively simple), i just worry about drilling the van. I've initially looked at the Reimo multirail, is this the best option?

Any advice is welcome. Also on awnings!

thanks in advance

 

[Linoleum Bonypart]

Van x have good rails which are like the Reimo …. And they state no screwing necessary …. Sika adhesive is really really strong lol
I have in the past fitted with screws a reimo rail but I’m looking at the van x now

 

[Murof6T]

Vamoose Awning Rail

Vamoose Awning Rail. The VW Transporter T5 and T6 awning rails are the strongest, most robust awning rails on the market. These galvanised steel rails fit directly onto your VW for a simple installation. Made in the UK. Free UK mainland delivery. Shop Campervan Conversion parts and accessories...

wildworxcustoms.com

I have bought one of those …haven’t fitted yet but all looks top quality .

 

[VanDamme]

ok, the Van x one looks like a great option, not having to drill the van is a bonus. i'll see if i can find some reviews but thanks!!

 

[Trouts]

also, don't forget the 'search' function at the top (right) of the page, really good/comprehensive tool

 

[Eclipse Custom Vans]

We use REIMO, best quality, satin black is nice and when fitted properly looks great. We also fit wind out awnings to these so glue and screw gives piece of mind. The Vamoose ones I have seen are not as satin, but slightly shiny which I dont like, but thats subjective.

 

[Whitty]

If you want a concealed rail then try one of these. Sits in the rain gutter and simple fixes by the existing roof bolts.

VW T5 T6 Bolt On Awning Rail – Camper Essentials

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

camperessentials.co.uk

 

[jimc91]

When we connect our awning to the van using velco straps to the roof rack, simple, quick and effective,

 

[Linoleum Bonypart]

Did you sew the straps on …??

 

[jimc91]

Did you sew the straps on …??

No they came attached to the awning, it’s a vango faros low

 

[jimc91]

Did you sew the straps on …??

This is about the best photo I have with the awning connected

 

[VanDamme]

I'm going to take a look at something like this, I've read can install one using the bolts for the pop top?

 

[4WheelsFromCanvas]

Hidden awning rail under Pop-Top

Hi, just followed everyone's instructions on here and got a hidden rail installed, thanks for all the posts. Just wanted to give people a bit of a heads up if your pop top bolt is really close to the roof and you need to cut the metal (tried dremeling it out to no avail) that it does still...

www.t6forum.com

 

[hoggle]

Hi Vandamme,
I had the sit in gutter type of rail fitted, but found when my drive-away awning was fixed to it, it rubbed against the roof.
So I removed it and fitted a Reimo rail, and yes you have to drill the side of the van to fit it.
But it's all pretty straightforward.

 

[Eclipse Custom Vans]

I'm going to take a look at something like this, I've read can install one using the bolts for the pop top?

I'd leave the roof bolts alone or you may get water ingress. A Reimo rail alloes you to fit awnings etc without lifting rof etc

 

[MattsT619!]

Did you fit it @VanDamme ? Im having a go at mine next week. Reimo multi rail.