Threading awning over the external light

[Mad Meg]

Elderly 'vanners with a 2011 Coachman VIP and Isabella Minor porch awning, same age. We are no longer able to stretch up/balance on stepstool to attach the roof clamps after threading it through the channel, so the front and middle clamps are already attached. But if the rear one is attached we can't get it over the light above the door.

Anybody got a clever trick to do this? Or some other tip that might help?

 

[borderbilly]

get someone else/younger to do it for you.

 

[toad a caravan]

My cousin's 72,he . replaced his inflatable porch awning for a full sized inflatable awning,plus he's only around 5 foot tall but he does use a pair of step Ladders.

 

[Dustydog]

May be time to consider a wind out canopy?

 

[Mad Meg]

get someone else/younger to do it for you.

Is that meant to be helpful? It sounds sarcastic to me.

We frequently stay on CLs. Our regular site usually has neighbours who are out till dark. Perhaps you could give me your phone number and *** round if I ask?

get someone else/younger to do it for you.

 

[Mad Meg]

May be time to consider a wind out canopy?

Thought about that but we do want something liveable in.

 

[borderbilly]

Is that meant to be helpful? It sounds sarcastic to me.

We frequently stay on CLs. Our regular site usually has neighbours who are out till dark. Perhaps you could give me your phone number and *** round if I ask?

yes its helpful not sarcastic, just ask.

 

[IanB1485]

Use a log handled mop/squeegee , that what I use ( got it for cleaning the roof of the caravan)

 

[Mad Meg]

Use a log handled mop/squeegee , that what I use ( got it for cleaning the roof of the caravan)

Ah Ian, that is worth a try. Thanks. Other suggestions gratefully received.

 

[IanB1485]

Also I spray the awning rail liberally with silicone spray to ease its passage

 

[Buckman]

Elderly 'vanners with a 2011 Coachman VIP and Isabella Minor porch awning, same age. We are no longer able to stretch up/balance on stepstool to attach the roof clamps after threading it through the channel, so the front and middle clamps are already attached. But if the rear one is attached we can't get it over the light above the door.

Anybody got a clever trick to do this? Or some other tip that might help?

We have the Magnum and leave the roof clamps permanently attached so no need to use foot stools except for clamps for rear legs.

 

[Dustydog]

We have the Magnum and leave the roof clamps permanently attached so no need to use foot stools except for clamps for rear legs.

We do the same with our Magnum.
Add in Ian”s suggestion #10 QED

 

[otherclive]

Along with Ian’s suggestion would a Kampa awning pulley make it easier. Several YouTube videos showing how they work.

Dometic Easy Awning Pulley

This smart accessory makes threading your inflatable or poled awning onto the caravan a simple, one person task.

www.aeleisure.co.uk

 

[Mel]

If all else fails and you are committed to having an awning; then maybe an alternative awning that does not need clamps? We had a Dorema Quattro which basically had a freestanding frame with no clamps, but you still threaded the Kador through the rail. Or an awning with a “hoop” front ( either pole or air depending on how you manage the weight.) together with the pulley system that OC suggests.
Mel

 

[borderbilly]

Along with Ian’s suggestion would a Kampa awning pulley make it easier. Several YouTube videos showing how they work.

Dometic Easy Awning Pulley

This smart accessory makes threading your inflatable or poled awning onto the caravan a simple, one person task.

www.aeleisure.co.uk

£24 For a bit of paracord and a caribener clip, someone's having a laugh, make your own.

 

[otherclive]

£24 For a bit of paracord and a caribener clip, someone's having a laugh, make your own.

Not everyone has your undoubted DIY ability, but at least my post showed the OP something that might be if helpful and they have the means they could make one. But if not there’s an option available to purchase.