I installed the OEM b pillar mounts in my last van and am not sure I will do it again for the reasons you say.
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Dellmassive`s Camper Van Adventure
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There is plenty of room to run back with ducting under the van and have a vent under rear seats. 90mm ducting is tight coming up through the floor but 60mm is no problem, ( you can always split the 90mm duct into two 60mm ones under the van.
I brought my 90mm duct through the floor under my offside rear seat and split it with one vent facing the cab for winter defrosting and the other is directed to the rear shower-room/toilet etc.
The oem b-pillar vents were not suitable for my layout either.
I brought my 90mm duct through the floor under my offside rear seat and split it with one vent facing the cab for winter defrosting and the other is directed to the rear shower-room/toilet etc.
The oem b-pillar vents were not suitable for my layout either.
How has this happened, I’ve been away a few days and you’ve got over a hundred posts on a Kombi journey. It’s absolutely the same point I was at a couple of years ago and this forum was my life, and cost me a fortune.
Ours is our daily driver with the mrs driving it more than me TBH, my first question would be LWB, I know the extra 300mm sounds great for storage, but for everyday driving, parking etc it rules out a lot of parking spaces! If you can live without it would be better.
I also wanted an Ovano but when money started to run out (all you lots fault- not mine!) I went for the Exploria Kombi bed, bloody love it, it’s so comfy and easy to use! The space underneath is cavernous, I just don’t believe the drawer will allow for the amount of stuff I get under there.
Heating, yeah it’s on the list but 95% of what we do is on HU and a fan heater works just fine.
Awning rail, absolutely, I’m just waiting for the stitches and Steel Bawdsey to be back in stock, so much more elegant than a wind out in my opinion, I don’t believe will be much slower to setup and will worry alot less about using in moderate winds.
Sorry for long post!
Ours is our daily driver with the mrs driving it more than me TBH, my first question would be LWB, I know the extra 300mm sounds great for storage, but for everyday driving, parking etc it rules out a lot of parking spaces! If you can live without it would be better.
I also wanted an Ovano but when money started to run out (all you lots fault- not mine!) I went for the Exploria Kombi bed, bloody love it, it’s so comfy and easy to use! The space underneath is cavernous, I just don’t believe the drawer will allow for the amount of stuff I get under there.
Heating, yeah it’s on the list but 95% of what we do is on HU and a fan heater works just fine.
Awning rail, absolutely, I’m just waiting for the stitches and Steel Bawdsey to be back in stock, so much more elegant than a wind out in my opinion, I don’t believe will be much slower to setup and will worry alot less about using in moderate winds.
Sorry for long post!
I’ve arrived a bit late in this thread but perhaps I can offer a slightly different angle on the awning/height issue. My van is a full camper conversion but used as a daily driver too. My first priority was height restrictions so with a pop top I’ve not found any less than 2mts that I wouldn’t try. However I did want an awning and realised a roll out type would add up to four inches of height. Restricting my daily driving/shopping. It’s also parked in the road in central London so I try to keep it as stealth as possible and an awning rail would be a bit of a giveaway as well as being very nickable. So my compromise was a Reimo multi rail which is not only a massive gutter, so necessary on a T6 but the slot underneath is perfect for a caravan type of fixing. I have a Palm Beach that slots in very easily and I’ve even been able to drive away from it and return a few times with someone guiding it in. With the sides fitted it makes a very useful room. So with my tailgate awning up too I have an embarrassment of space for bikes, bits and visitors. I believe the Palm Beach is no longer around but Im sure there’s still loads of similar type awnings around. I guess all this means the name of the game is adapt to your own particular needs. See you at Brands.
I'm quite a fan of the simple tarp style awnings that attach into a multirail. If you combine those with 4 variable height poles it's incredibly flexible, you can make a simple sun shade, a kind of tunnel effect for bad weather and a huge variety of custom angle effects for specific wind/rain directions. Granted, it's not quite as quick as pulling out a wind-out awning but it shouldn't take more than a few minutes to setup with a bit of practice.
YES CHRIS. . . . !!!!
Thats what im talking about . . .
Thats what i was hoping for . . . . . the Rail with 100% fully detachable cassette wind out awning.
now. . . .
i know yours is OEM Cali etc etc .
so the question now is - can i do this with a Reimo multi rail?
eg:
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Description
The Reimo Multi-Rail Awning Rail is a high quality multi rail type awning rail for long-wheel-base VW T4 T5 T6 Transporter vans. The Reimo Multi-Rail Awning Rail fits just above the top of the door line at the edge of the roof of a VW T4, T5 or T6.
This multi-rail has two connection options for drive-away awnings and sun canopies, a C-profile channel for 6mm Kador and a gutter for pole and clamp kits. The gutter also deflects rainwater run-off away from the side of a van.
This Reimo Multi-Rail is for the left-hand side of long wheel-base vans and is supplied with both Reimo end profile spoilers.
Fitting
The main anodised aluminium part of the rail is fitted using the supplied self-tapping screws combined with an automotive adhesive like Sikaflex 221 (not supplied), can be added from the drop-down menu. The end profile spoilers slot into place and have self-adhesive backing.
Features
- High-quality anodised aluminium awning rail finished in black
- Awnings can be connected via kador beading or pole and clamp kit
- Gutter disperses rainwater away from the side of the van
- Supplied with front and rear end profile spoilers
- Pre-curved and pre-drilled
- Designed to fit on the left-hand side of LWB VW T4, T5 and T6 vans
- Supplied with self-tapping screws
- German design
Fitting Type: Left-hand side
Vehicle Type: LWB VW T4, T5 and T6
Length: 300cm
Colour: Black
Includes: Aluminium multi-rail, self-tapping screws, 2 x end profile spoilers, surface cleaner sachet, instructions with photos in German and translated instructions in English
Optional: Black Sikaflex 221 – select from the drop-down menu
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just confirm . . .
is this a Reimo multi rail @Leehoops
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and @BoroBoy ( yours has a VAMOOSE logo on it?)
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is the Vamoose just a direct cloan of the Reimo multirail?
Just a side step on the rail (C-Rail that is) thing . . .
i see some of you had the hidden C-Rail - which i liked. ( which most were using for a side sail/sheet awning)
i found this one that will go on my current van . . . . . . ( as im looking to get a side air awning to swap out the large tent for the time being untill we get the second van)
i like that it fits with the OEM LWB roof bolts - perfect for me, and removable.
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www.funkyleisure.co.uk
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£47 - cheap basic offering
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i see this option too . . . .
£99 - looks like better quality extrusion and finish?
camperessentials.co.uk
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looks like i need a fitting kit, to go with the drive away air awning,
i see this one,
camperessentials.co.uk
This attaches the awning rail and your awning together in the most reliable and weatherproof way! Simply slides in from one end.
We stock 3m Kador Strips as standard but if you require a different length please enquire. Order yours today!
(If you have a Fiamma or Thule Omnistor windout awning canopy, there is a channel you can use in that, however you will need a 4mm-6mm beading for the Fiamma or the 5-6mm beading for the Thule, not this one).
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and this?
camperessentials.co.uk
Figure of 8 (760mm / 30″ strip) is used to easily connect your awning to your van and allow you to drive away. Depending upon your van and whether you have an awning rail, you may be able to use this product on its own or also require the use of a Kador Bead Strip to securely attach your awning.
Vehicles with a ‘old vehicle style’ fixed gutter lip or J shaped awning rail
If you have the likes of a T2, T25, Bongo (these work particularly well on the Bongo as the dimensions of the gap and the inside of the channel match the gutter of the Bongo well for a snug fit) or similar vehicle, with a fixed gutter lip or J shaped awning rail fitted, you may be able to clip the Figure of 8 strips directly to these. You will need to get the right sort of tension on the awning to hold it in place however they could come un-clipped if it gets blustery. To overcome this, it is recommended that you fit a Camper Essentials awning rail to your van and attach the Figure of 8 with Kador Bead Strip to ensure a secure fitting and allow you to drive away leaving your awning in situ.
Vehicles with a Camper Essentials awning rail or similar C shaped awning rail
Whilst you may be able to clip the Figure of 8 strips directly onto the awning rail as above (depending on where it is fitted), for the most secure attachment, suitable for all weather conditions, it is recommended that you also use the 6-6mm Kador Bead Strip.
Vehicles with a Fiamma or Omnistor windout awning
These have an inbuilt narrow channel along the casing which will work as an awning rail. Drive away awnings or canopies can be attached using the 4-6mm Double Kador Bead for Fiamma products or the 5-6mm Double Kador Bead for the Thule Omnistor products along with these Figure of 8 Strips.
How many do I need?
Each Figure of 8 strip is a 76 cm / 30″ length for ease of storage. Therefore, for most awnings you need 4 strips (making a total length of 304 cm), however in some cases 3 strips may be adequate (making a total length of 228 cm).
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i see some of you had the hidden C-Rail - which i liked. ( which most were using for a side sail/sheet awning)
i found this one that will go on my current van . . . . . . ( as im looking to get a side air awning to swap out the large tent for the time being untill we get the second van)
i like that it fits with the OEM LWB roof bolts - perfect for me, and removable.
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VW T5/T6 Pre-drilled C-Channel Awning Rail
The VW T5 / T6 Pre-drilled C-Channel Awning Rail is full length aluminium awning rail designed for connecting a drive-away awning or sun canopy to a
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£47 - cheap basic offering
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i see this option too . . . .
£99 - looks like better quality extrusion and finish?
VW T5 T6 Bolt On Awning Rail – Camper Essentials
Camper Essentials offers the best Volkswagen VW T5 T6 Bolt On Awning Rail. Simply bolt on in minutes. The easiest and most secure awning attachment. UK made
camperessentials.co.uk
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looks like i need a fitting kit, to go with the drive away air awning,
i see this one,
3m 6mm-6mm Double Kador Strip – Camper Essentials
In high winds we would recommend using an awning bead strip which feeds into the Figure of 8 and the Awning Rail called a Kador Strip for your campervan.
camperessentials.co.uk
Description
If you have a C channel awning rail like the ones I make, I would recommend using an awning bead strip which feeds into the Figure of 8 and the Awning Rail called a Kador Strip. This one has a 6mm (sometimes referred to as a 7mm as it is actually a 6mm core with the material around that which makes it more like 7mm) beading on both sides. This is suitable for standard sized awning rails and standard Figure of 8.This attaches the awning rail and your awning together in the most reliable and weatherproof way! Simply slides in from one end.
We stock 3m Kador Strips as standard but if you require a different length please enquire. Order yours today!
(If you have a Fiamma or Thule Omnistor windout awning canopy, there is a channel you can use in that, however you will need a 4mm-6mm beading for the Fiamma or the 5-6mm beading for the Thule, not this one).
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and this?
Figure of 8 Strip – Camper Essentials
Got a campervan awning you need to attach? Use our Figure of 8, 760mm strip to make connecting your Campervan Awning easy and allow you to drive away.
camperessentials.co.uk
Description
Figure of 8 Strip
The Figure of 8 is a plastic double sided channel which comes in 76cm sections for attaching a drive away awning.Figure of 8 (760mm / 30″ strip) is used to easily connect your awning to your van and allow you to drive away. Depending upon your van and whether you have an awning rail, you may be able to use this product on its own or also require the use of a Kador Bead Strip to securely attach your awning.
Vehicles with a ‘old vehicle style’ fixed gutter lip or J shaped awning rail
If you have the likes of a T2, T25, Bongo (these work particularly well on the Bongo as the dimensions of the gap and the inside of the channel match the gutter of the Bongo well for a snug fit) or similar vehicle, with a fixed gutter lip or J shaped awning rail fitted, you may be able to clip the Figure of 8 strips directly to these. You will need to get the right sort of tension on the awning to hold it in place however they could come un-clipped if it gets blustery. To overcome this, it is recommended that you fit a Camper Essentials awning rail to your van and attach the Figure of 8 with Kador Bead Strip to ensure a secure fitting and allow you to drive away leaving your awning in situ.
Vehicles with a Camper Essentials awning rail or similar C shaped awning rail
Whilst you may be able to clip the Figure of 8 strips directly onto the awning rail as above (depending on where it is fitted), for the most secure attachment, suitable for all weather conditions, it is recommended that you also use the 6-6mm Kador Bead Strip.
Vehicles with a Fiamma or Omnistor windout awning
These have an inbuilt narrow channel along the casing which will work as an awning rail. Drive away awnings or canopies can be attached using the 4-6mm Double Kador Bead for Fiamma products or the 5-6mm Double Kador Bead for the Thule Omnistor products along with these Figure of 8 Strips.
How many do I need?
Each Figure of 8 strip is a 76 cm / 30″ length for ease of storage. Therefore, for most awnings you need 4 strips (making a total length of 304 cm), however in some cases 3 strips may be adequate (making a total length of 228 cm).
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I have the camper essentials on. Thinking about swapping to the Reimo multi rail.Just a side step on the rail (C-Rail that is) thing . . .
i see some of you had the hidden C-Rail - which i liked.
i found this one that will go on my current van . . . . . . ( as im looking to get a side air awning to swap out the large tent for the time being untill we get the second van)
i like that it fits with the OEM LWB roof bolts - perfect for me, and removable.
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VW T5/T6 Pre-drilled C-Channel Awning Rail
The VW T5 / T6 Pre-drilled C-Channel Awning Rail is full length aluminium awning rail designed for connecting a drive-away awning or sun canopy to a
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£47 - cheap basic offering
View attachment 174521
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i see this option too . . . .
£99 - looks like better quality extrusion and finish?
VW T5 T6 Bolt On Awning Rail – Camper Essentials
Camper Essentials offers the best Volkswagen VW T5 T6 Bolt On Awning Rail. Simply bolt on in minutes. The easiest and most secure awning attachment. UK made
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got a few pics of what you have now Jon?
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@Dellmassive - Yes, it is, as far as I know.
Not my install as mine is a Cali, so factory fitted heater, vents etc.
here is a thread from the forum with part numbers etc
Fitting the OEM Auxillary Heating Ductwork
So, here goes; having received all of the necessary parts from @Pauly, today I have set about cutting the van paneling in order to install this ductwork so that when I go down to Propex Leisure at the end of March, they can connect their LPG heater to the OEM ductwork, rather than using an ugly...
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@Dellmassive
I've fitted a Reimo Multi Rail and Thule Omnistor wind out awning to a customers van specifically so that the wind out awning can be removed if required. I don't think it's what the brackets were originally designed for, but with the right ones it is possible to remove the awning cassette and brackets, leaving just the Multi Rail behind. It's not a 2 minute job, probably more like 10 minutes or so, but it can be done.
I'm not sure it can be done with the Fiamma, I haven't tried it, but it is definitely possible with the Reimo rail and Thule Omnistor awning.
Can't wait to see how the plan for your van evolves pal!
@The Van Cave
Awesome. Thank you Chris.
That's that sorted then....
I'll add those to the basket.....
Reimo Multi rail and Thule Omnistor awning.
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Awesome. Thank you Chris.
That's that sorted then....
I'll add those to the basket.....
Reimo Multi rail and Thule Omnistor awning.
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@The Van Cave
which one ( Omnistor )?
there are loads?
www.thule.com
which one ( Omnistor )?
there are loads?
Awnings for motorhomes | Thule | United Kingdom
Motorhome awnings from Thule give you a wide choice to fit your vehicle and your style. Choose the cassette colour, fabric and unique features you want.
and just to make sure. . . .
were talking about this rail?
universal for the LWB Left side fitment.
www.reimo.com
were talking about this rail?
universal for the LWB Left side fitment.
Multirail rain gutter tent mounting rail for VW T4/T5/T6 -
The Multirail is suitable for recreational vehicles and motorhomes with short and long wheelbase. Easy attachment of awning and awning with clamping…
www.reimo.com
Yes, that rail. Omnistor 4900.and just to make sure. . . .
were talking about this rail?
universal for the LWB Left side fitment.
Multirail rain gutter tent mounting rail for VW T4/T5/T6 -
The Multirail is suitable for recreational vehicles and motorhomes with short and long wheelbase. Easy attachment of awning and awning with clamping…
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