Awning Rail Leak Free Fitting

[Musties]

Hi - I have just bought a standard C channel awning rail from Funky Leisure. I now want to fit it on my T6.1 and be leak free. I don't have any roof rails and this will just be fitted in the gutter on its own. The factory blanking bolts have rubber washers on them. For fitting do I need to place the rubber washer below the awning rail and then just use the original bolt to secure the rail. Only possible leak path is then through the bolt as it goes through the rail and rubber washer. Has anyone else put another rubber washer on top of the rail before securing?

 

[JumpShip]

I made a thin rubber strip to run the whole length underneath of the rail.

 

[Dellmassive]

The rubber washer goes under the rail.

The bolt goes through the rail...... Add some silicone to the bolt thread to help prevent leaks.

 

[Dellmassive]

Post in thread 'Dellmassive`s Camper Van Adventure'

9 Mar 2023

While were still saving up for the Camper Van Adventure. . .

well need to use the Sportline for now : @Dellmassive`s T6 T32 Sportline 204 LWB DSG PV MY18 - Van Adventure



to that end I've bought the following bits from Campervan Essentials . . .



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ill get the Van fitted up with this awning C-Rail so that we can start using the new KYHAM air awning above.


the start of the 2023 camping season is not so far awaay now so i need to get a wiggle on.




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we went for;

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VW T5/T6 TRANSPORTER BOLT ON AWNING...

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[Dellmassive]

I fitted new rubbers