Van awning to van fixing

[Keeff]

I am thinking of getting a van awning to go away for a couple of nights in very good weather.
I have the Buzz now but the fitting in the roof look like the T6 three bolts .
I don’t want to drill holes can I buy something I can use the roof rack fixing bolts with. Can anyone recommend a good air tent awning that can sleep two but can manage four at a push if we take the grandkids.
Any advice would be helpful as we normally go away in are 24 feet caravan.
Thanks.

 

[AeonMach]

I’ve got a bolt-on awning rail that sits neatly and hidden in the gutter of my T6 (and under my roof rails too!) from Camper Essentials:

VW T5 & T6 Archives – Camper Essentials

Please phone 07900600886 to discuss exact lead times on the awning rail that you would like. Most things we can get out straight away but some more bespoke rails take a little longer.

camperessentials.co.uk

Speak to them - the owner who makes them and he can advise: really helpful and knowledgeable.

 

[Keeff]

Thanks looks like I can just bolt on using buzz fixing.

 

[kg1709]

I fitted a Funky Leisure awning rail under roof rails using existing holes but had it powder coated first to match. We use it with an Outdoor Revolution Cayman Cona air driveaway awning and find it to be perfectly sized and goes up quickly.

 

[Keeff]

The rail look good and I have been looking at that make of awning just a bit bigger about £600.
Just need to sort out two seat in the rear to get the grandkids in.

 

[Johnboy57]

Is ebay item 176088785200 of any interest?? This could be drilled to suit the roof tappings. Not sure how it would look on the Buzz.

John

 

[Keeff]

Just had a look that them.
They would have been great as I could have fitted crossbars if needed but my roof has a curve in so would need 1 inch legs at front and 2 inch legs at but .
I will see if can come up with an idea on how to fit them.
Thanks for the find .

 

[Keeff]

Just an update.
Picked up a revolution air awning and a lot more at the same time.Spent £1500
I just needed to get two seats in the back for grandkids so got hold of to Vanio captain sets and made frame to fit them to .
Decided to give the suction cups a go and use the over the roof straps if needed due to the shape of the buzz roof.
I had the two rear panels wrapped in black but hoping to get windows fitted now we have the rear seats.
If weather is ok we will have a test run this weekend and take a few photos.