awning rails... magnetic or fixed?

[teddy]

Is there a thread regarding attaching drive away awnings to a T6 roof that anyone can direct me to? Alternatively anyone having an opinion regarding the best method to attach a drive away awning? Thanks all

 

[DaveyB]

Evening @teddy I have a reimo multi rail. Haven't found an awning to put on it yet (that'll be a trip to Caravan & camping show at NEC next month).
I like it as it just looks like a roof channel.
Here is the rail on my van.

https://www.t6forum.com/attachments/wp_20161219_18_19_39_pro-jpg.3684/

https://www.t6forum.com/attachments/wp_20161219_18_20_10_pro-jpg.3685/

 

[BiTurbo]

Evening @teddy I have a reimo multi rail. Haven't found an awning to put on it yet (that'll be a trip to Caravan & camping show at NEC next month).


https://www.t6forum.com/attachments/wp_20161219_18_19_39_pro-jpg.3684/

https://www.t6forum.com/attachments/wp_20161219_18_20_10_pro-jpg.3685/

When are you going, I'm there Saturday afternoon, stopping over night doing the show Sunday.

 

[Loz]

Day tickets for Saturday in our case..

 

[BiTurbo]

Well give me a shout closer to the time. Could always meet up for a coffee, or a beer

 

[DaveyB]

I'm going to have to go on either the Wed or Thurs, as I am on duty across the weekend.

 

[Davenjo]

@teddy we attach our drive away via the Fiamma wind out awning - you can use the wind out to add/remove a bit of tension which makes drive aways a lot easier. See following threads for some additional info:-

https://www.t6forum.com/threads/awnings.1074/

https://www.t6forum.com/threads/t6-awning-any-recommendations.538/

 

[Pipe&Slippers]

I've also been thinking about an awning rail recently..
I was thinking about these, as they are quite discreet:
http://camperessentials.co.uk/shop/t5-bolt-on-awning-rail/
http://camperessentials.co.uk/shop/t5-bolt-on-awning-rail/
I really don't want to permanently fix the rail by drilling / Sikka, and would much prefer somthing that fits into existing holes.
I would also stuff some silicone sealant into the holes when fixing, to prevent any leaks...

Does anyone here have this rail?
I would be interested in your views on it!

 

[teddy]

I've also been thinking about an awning rail recently..
I was thinking about these, as they are quite discreet:
VW T5 Bolt On Awning Rail - Camper Essentials
I really don't want to permanently fix the rail by drilling / Sikka, and would much prefer somthing that fits into existing holes.
I would also stuff some silicone sealant into the holes when fixing, to prevent any leaks...

Does anyone here have this rail?
I would be interested in your views on it!

This took my eye and was hoping somebody who had one could comment on their experience

 

[furtive]

I have a Camper Essentials rail fitted to my T6 and I'm really pleased with it. My poptop hinge is in the way of the gutter so had to screw and seal it to the side of the van, but once on it is really neat and works well.

This is the one I've got:

VW T5 Awning Rail for Pop Top Roof - Camper Essentials

 

[James1000]

has Anyone tried this - I’m not sure how wind proof it would be but I like the simplicity of it.

Magnetic Drive Away kit

 

[Carbon13]

I'm using four large rubber magnets to connect my awning to the van......£15 ish from fleabay, they work just fine.

 

[James1000]

Thanks I'll have a look

 

[DOUG WARD]

I’ve got one and will be trying it out next week for the first time ....fingers crossed will keep you updated

 

[Gazzarn]

I’ve got one and will be trying it out next week for the first time ....fingers crossed will keep you updated

Hiya bud any update on this magnetic rail how was it?

 

[DOUG WARD]

Don’t get it .....it was a waste of time always keep falling off in the end at night I just took it off the first night... and the next day I just through the straps over the van from the awning over the van so it stayed up...
as you can see I have a pop top so the was not a 100% flat surface... I reckon if you don’t have a pop top it might hold it but the magnets are so weak I don’t think it would so you’re better off going for a rail which I’m doing
Hope this helps
Doug

 

[Gazzarn]

View attachment 45385 View attachment 45384 Don’t get it .....it was a waste of time always keep falling off in the end at night I just took it off the first night... and the next day I just through the straps over the van from the awning over the van so it stayed up...
as you can see I have a pop top so the was not a 100% flat surface... I reckon if you don’t have a pop top it might hold it but the magnets are so weak I don’t think it would so you’re better off going for a rail which I’m doing
Hope this helps
Doug

Thanks for photos and info. I’ve got a pop top and fancy a Fiamma awning and vango kela but struggling to find a fitter in the North East
Thanks again

 

[Strange Al]

Have you considered getting a normal rail and then a simple thread-in canopy rather than going full Fiamma? That way you can have the driveway and canopy awning both using the same connection without any of the added faff of getting a permanently fitted pull out awning fitted. We bought a Sailrail and love it, but there are loads of options out there.

 

[andys]

Have you considered getting a normal rail and then a simple thread-in canopy rather than going full Fiamma? That way you can have the driveway and canopy awning both using the same connection without any of the added faff of getting a permanently fitted pull out awning fitted. We bought a Sailrail and love it, but there are loads of options out there.

This is what I should have done for the number of times I've used it

 

[Gazzarn]

Have you considered getting a normal rail and then a simple thread-in canopy rather than going full Fiamma? That way you can have the driveway and canopy awning both using the same connection without any of the added faff of getting a permanently fitted pull out awning fitted. We bought a Sailrail and love it, but there are loads of options out there.

Good advice I’ll look into that bud cheers. Any photos of your sailrail and awning rail please?
Thanks

Paul