Thule Omnistor 4900 vs Omnistor 5102

[ismunday]

Hi all, my first post so "hi"

After renting a California last summer, I now have a T6 Transporter being converted complete with a pop-top roof. I've narrowed down my awning choice to either the Thule Omnistor 4900 or Omnistor 5102, but am not sure of the difference. I've heard it might just be a couple of the components of the more expensive 5102 are made from aluminium rather than plastics, but other than that both will fit.

Can any one advised as to a clear difference between them please?

Thanks in advance
– Ian

 

[ismunday]

Interestingly, I've received the following advice from Thule directly, but can't believe this is quite right:

The 5102 awning + its adapter is only compatible with the vehicles with the C-rail of VW on the roof, as the adapter is fixed in this C-rail.

The 4900 awning + its adapter is for vehicles without rail > the adapter is glued and screwed at the edge of teh roof.
However , this adapter is not compatible with vehicles with a pop-up roof.

We don't have adapters or awnings that fit a VW T5 / T6 with a pop-up roof, as our special awning for the VW California is sold exclusively by VW.

 

[ismunday]

A few more resources from Thule directly that I had struggled to find anywhere else. Hope someone else finds the useful. Personally I'm going to go for the Omnistor 4900.

– Ian

 

[Dave512]

Hi Ian @ismunday

The information you got says that the 4900 isn't compatible with a pop top roof. I was looking at the PDF's and the 4900+ T6 adapter says it is suitable. Just curious to know if your T6 has a pop top as mine does and I'm thinking of getting a Thule also. My girlfriend and I are looking at the one that can be made into a tent which I think is the 5200.

 

[ismunday]

Hi Dave @Dave512

It was confusing; I suspect we almost over thought this! We converted our T6 Transporter and added a pop-up roof and the Thule Omnistor 4900; they are compatible with the correct fixing brackets.

Thanks,
– Ian

 

[Dave512]

Thanks for the reply @ismunday I've been in contact with a supplier and got decent information. We are going with the 4900 with the VW T6 adapter and the Thule Residence G3 x-small. Will post a picture when it's done.
Thanks again

 

[Kramsdog]

Hi I have the 5102, chosen because I wanted the awning as close and as low to the van as possible, I do have a SCA pop top, which covers the gutter for the bracket attaches to.

So I shortened the bracket, as per the 4900 drawing, powder coated it dark grey then fixed the bracket as per 4900, with rivinut and Sikaflex.

very pleased with the result.

 

[Dave512]

Thanks for the information @Kramsdog

 

[Bartosz]

Guys us there anyone who fitted thule 4900 to c-rails as i dont have pop up roof and don't want to drill holes in chasis.

 

[Mateus]

yep, fits with the bandrup rail and no problems with the poptop. give hillview awnings a call, they were spot on

 

[Bartosz]

I am asking for this type of mounting like 5102 mentioned above not side rails

 

[Bartosz]

For your information guys. Fiamma f45s mounting do fit thule 4200 And 4900