Sun awning not driveaway tent

[helphelp]

Hi, I am looking for an awning not a tent that will fix to a track or something, it is just a sun shield and can be easily packed away, I don't really want the large cassette type that is fixed permanently to the roof but don't mind a discreet track fixed to the roof with fabric that can be stored away.
Thanks.

 

[Deaky]

Kiravans railsail, expensive but good

Kiravans Railsail Awning - The Versatile Multi-pointed, Heavy-duty Campervan Shelter

Expand your living space with our Railsail campervan awning. A durable, high-quality, sail-cloth style rain and sun shade designed to be attached to the side of your van using the sewn in kador bead. Crafted from heavy-duty waterproof fabric, it offers good shelter from rain or sun during...

www.kiravans.co.uk

 

[cgtmiles]

Debus VW Campervan Sun Canopy V2.0 – Anthracite Grey

The Debus VW Campervan Sun Canopy V2.0 is the new upgraded version of the original 3 poled waterproof sun canopy awning. The Debus canopy s

www.funkyleisure.co.uk

These are great too and adaptable

 

[jimc91]

Made my own, £20 for the sail, £10 for the poles, attaches to the roof bars

 

[helphelp]

Cheers for the replies

 

[ginkster]

Second for the Debus. Nicely made (by Vango) and good value.

 

[JDC]

Is the debus water proof???

 

[Insert Coin]

If you want something with sides, these are cheap, but you’d need a multirail of some description. I have thE one below, barely know it’s there and it’s so useful for canopies and awnings etc.

Reimo Playa Van Universal Sun Canopy Awning

Lightweight and easy assembly universal campervan awning

www.jacksonsleisure.com

Reimo MultiRail Awning Rail for VW T4 T5 T6 Campervans

Reimo multirail awing rail ideal for T4 T5 & T6 campervan awning sun canopy

www.jacksonsleisure.com

 

[ginkster]

Is the debus water proof???

It’s only nylon sheet so not 100% waterproof, but would keep a shower off you. You can set it up with dropped corners so water runs off rather than pools which helps too.

 

[cgtmiles]

If not setup to account for the weather the debus can collect big pools of water so I’d say it’s pretty waterproof

 

[Dave A]

Made my own, £20 for the sail, £10 for the poles, attaches to the roof bars

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I've thought about doing something similar. How do you attach it to the roof bars? I was thinking cable ties that can be snipped off.

 

[Bargy62]

I've thought about doing something similar. How do you attach it to the roof bars? I was thinking cable ties that can be snipped off.

if your making your own sew in some velcro strips one half sewn to the awning and the other half so you can rap it round your roof bar and back on the other bit

 

[jimc91]

I've thought about doing something similar. How do you attach it to the roof bars? I was thinking cable ties that can be snipped off.

I put some rivnuts in the roof bar and used some roofing washers I had left over from the leak free roof bar installation. When I’m not away camping I tighten them up so there’s no water ingress into the roof bar. I then just hook on the sail using some clips I had, very quick to put up

 

[Dave A]

I put some rivnuts in the roof bar and used some roofing washers I had left over from the leak free roof bar installation. When I’m not away camping I tighten them up so there’s no water ingress into the roof bar. I then just hook on the sail using some clips I had, very quick to put up

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Thanks. I wouldn't have thought of that. Off to butcher the old caravan awning!

 

[jimc91]

Thanks. I wouldn't have thought of that. Off to butcher the old caravan awning!

It helps keep the tension on the sail, I tried Velcro and cable ties but found the sail wouldn’t stay taught. For 30 quid I’m happy that it provides some shade for stops where I can’t be arsed to put up my driveway awning

 

[Loz]

Awning Gallery And Poll

In keeping with the other gallery information topics, here is one for Awnings. Please post a picture of your awning and include the following information if you can; Make and model (Bold and Font size 6) approx cost suppliers list any extras in your photo. {Photo of awning} As usual, we'll...

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[MickW]

Hi, I am looking for an awning not a tent that will fix to a track or something, it is just a sun shield and can be easily packed away, I don't really want the large cassette type that is fixed permanently to the roof but don't mind a discreet track fixed to the roof with fabric that can be stored away.
Thanks.

Hi I have a new unused Reimo 900151 Palm Beach 2-2.6 probably for sale
From memory complete with two sides but I need to dig it out to be sure.
We bought it put it up on the van but never used it, we had an awning and this Reimo so it was a case of only taking one with us on trip.
Were just in Cornwall, let me know if your interested and I’ll get it out.
Website photo attached
mickw

 

[shropschris]

Had a debus for years it’s ace , I also have a railsail however if not tried it yet

 

[Alan Ginger]

We bought our sun awning from Bus Shelter. Works great easy to put up.