Found Fiamma Rain Guard Drip Stopper Offcut

[Ed Webb]

I'm after an offcut of the following

Fiamma Kit Rain Guard Van | Awning Drip stopper for VW T5, Vivaro, Trafic, Transit

This item comes in a 300mm length and you end up chopping it to fit between the two brackets.

If anyone has an offcut roughly 50cm or more I'd be happy to chuck you some cash to help soften the blow after you've just had to cut up an expensive strip of rubber.

 

[Neilmcc]

That’s expensive hasn’t anyone ever found something cheaper to use

 

[acompta]

Someone motioned before that you can use a Pool noodle / Black hot water pipe insulation

 

[wavey66]

Noodle leaks tried that and now purchased the Fiamma rain gaurd which does the job well. @Ed Webb I have an off cut you can have, its about 83cm in length. Don't want any money for it, I see you are going to Busfest I can bring it with me.

 

[JimmyMac74]

would something like this work?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hahhhha-Excluder-Multipurpose-Insulation-Stripping/dp/B0C49VS7FZ/ref=sr_1_6?crid=3ETS0DV9Q7K5Y&keywords=3m%2Brubber%2Bdraught&qid=1690982804&sprefix=3m%2Brubber%2Bdraught%2Caps%2C82&sr=8-6&th=1

 

[Ed Webb]

@wavey66 you're a star. Let me know what beer you drink and I’ll bring a few with me.

 

[wavey66]

@wavey66 you're a star. Let me know what beer you drink and I’ll bring a few with me.

No worries at all. It's only sitting in the garage. Ill pop it in the van and catch up with you there

 

[acompta]

Noodle leaks tried that and now purchased the Fiamma rain gaurd which does the job well. @Ed Webb I have an off cut you can have, its about 83cm in length. Don't want any money for it, I see you are going to Busfest I can bring it with me.

Quick question. Is the Fiamma Rain Guard permanently fitted? Have you had any issues with noise when driving or it coming off? Looks like the best option to me so would appreciate your opinion

 

[Bargy62]

Quick question. Is the Fiamma Rain Guard permanently fitted? Have you had any issues with noise when driving or it coming off? Looks like the best option to me so would appreciate your opinion

I fitted one and it is permanently fitted never noticed any extra wind noise, but even if there was the lack of rain dripping over the sliding door would make up for it well worth it in my option

 

[acompta]

I fitted one and it is permanently fitted never noticed any extra wind noise, but even if there was the lack of rain dripping over the sliding door would make up for it well worth it in my option

Thank you

 

[wavey66]

Quick question. Is the Fiamma Rain Guard permanently fitted? Have you had any issues with noise when driving or it coming off? Looks like the best option to me so would appreciate your opinion

Nope, As Bargy62 said it's permanently fitted (with 3M tape) I've not noticed any extra wind noise. Not cheap but if you want to do a good job....

 

[wavey66]

I took a couple of pictures during the recent downpour. The first shows where the rain guard fits. It sticks to the back of the awning with 3M tape and the rubber seal sits just under the pop top when its down. When the pop top is up any rain just runs into the roof gutter and away. You do need to measure carefully so you have no gaps to let drips in. Whatever you do you will always have a little leakage where the awning brackets are.

That said the second picture shows how well protected the top of the side of the van has been protected, the top of the van underneath the awning is dry while the rest is soaking. If I had the awning fitted I'm confident nothing more than a few drips would get through.

 

[acompta]

I took a couple of pictures during the recent downpour. The first shows where the rain guard fits. It sticks to the back of the awning with 3M tape and the rubber seal sits just under the pop top when its down. When the pop top is up any rain just runs into the roof gutter and away. You do need to measure carefully so you have no gaps to let drips in. Whatever you do you will always have a little leakage where the awning brackets are.

That said the second picture shows how well protected the top of the side of the van has been protected, the top of the van underneath the awning is dry while the rest is soaking. If I had the awning fitted I'm confident nothing more than a few drips would get through.

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Definitely worth the purchase then. Thank you for sharing.