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    Standard Awning Rail/Cord Size?

    Many thanks, yes the existing rail is 10.5mm dia and I'm happy with removing it (fishing line as per another post) and replacing with an 8mm rail. I have re-contacted a local company but because they make custom awnings, I'm still keen to see if UK awnings are 8mm before I go ahead and look at...
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    Standard Awning Rail/Cord Size?

    Thanks, and yes they exist but the original awning is completely stuffed (the caravan is 35 years old) hence the requirement to buy a replacement.
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    Standard Awning Rail/Cord Size?

    Hi folks, I'm actually located in New Zealand and own an NZ made caravan but it needs a new awning. Trouble is, almost all new awnings for sale here are UK made, but UK and NZ awning rail diameters seem to differ (10.5mm vs 6mm vs 8mm)? Can anyone confirm for me which diameter awning rail I...