Hi, Does anybody leave their Fiamma caravan store canopy fixed to caravan awning rail while towing ? I’ve seen a few vans with Fiamma left on just wanted to know what forum members think ?
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Paul
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Paul
Always took ours off. Didn't like the thought of it bouncing against side of van, or 'tugging' at the awning rail. Maybe wrong.... but satisfied my logic?Hi, Does anybody leave their Fiamma caravan store canopy fixed to caravan awning rail while towing ? I’ve seen a few vans with Fiamma left on just wanted to know what forum members think ?
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Paul
Thanks for the replies , might put it on at home and then leave it on , going up to Norfolk tomorrow for a few days and didn’t want to take awning , will definitely be easier to leave it on 👍
A couple of workshop mechanics advised me not to travel with the awning in the rail as it could lead to the awning rail leaking - having recently paid £1000 to have the awning rail resealed out of warranty, I have no intention of finding out if they're right or whether it's just an old wives tale.
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Haven’t got the end stops as seems quite sturdy as is also being a long straight length it wouldn’t/shouldn’t move past tight curves of awning rail , that’s my theory 👍I have also just paid out £1400 for re-sealing. Both lower rails, one front, and one small locker. But the rail were the awning has been for 4 years was and is OK.
I did loose confidence in engineers when they told friends of mine to not leave their blinds down when in storage as it will “weaken the springs”. And the blinds in question are all friction type.
Have you got stoppers fitted at each end?
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John
It’s on already to go ! 👍
You'll have no problems with that set-up. Looks like a small canopy too.
If you buy end stops I would advise getting those where a metal screw goes through a plastic plug. They don't corrode and become impossible to shift.
As for not needing them I would advise you get them. Not only can (and probably will) the bag slide along the awning fail if you brake sharply but when up the wind will try to shift it too. (That sort of twists the whole thing).
Enjoy your holiday.
PS. I read that Jcloughie disagrees with my movement warning! I usually agree with stuff he posts but this time he's wrong! (sorry JC) mmmmmm!
Got rid of it and use either an air awning or a sun canopy.
The awning bag will hit the awning light on our van (according to dimensions),don't know if this will damage the light when travelling.Hadn't considered the strain on the awning rail when travelling.Think I will travel with the canopy inside the van.Hi, Does anybody leave their Fiamma caravan store canopy fixed to caravan awning rail while towing ? I’ve seen a few vans with Fiamma left on just wanted to know what forum members think ?
regards
Paul
I fitted 3 packer plates (12mm white foamex 90 x 60 behind the plastic moldings at the back of the bag. You wouldn't know they're there if I didn't tell you. The awning light isn't in contact.The awning bag will hit the awning light on our van (according to dimensions),don't know if this will damage the light when travelling.Hadn't considered the strain on the awning rail when travelling.Think I will travel with the canopy inside the van.
The awning bag will hit the awning light on our van (according to dimensions),don't know if this will damage the light when travelling.Hadn't considered the strain on the awning rail when travelling.Think I will travel with the canopy inside the van.