Help with awning rail - which one do I need?

[T6ChrisO]

Hi guys,
I’m looking for a cheap awning rail and come across this from Funky Leisure.

VW T5/T6 Pre-Drilled C-Channel Awning Rail for Roof Bars - Black

This VW T5/T6 C-Channel Awning Rail for Roof Bars has a powder-coated gloss black finish and is pre-drilled to fit the existing roof mounting points

www.funkyleisure.co.uk

My roof bars are mounted to the pop top, not the van body but wondered if it was still suitable and would the pop top close ok?

My roof/van


Thank you

 

[roadtripper]

For £2.99 they'll post you a short sample length so you can check clearances for yourself

VW C-Channel Awning Rail - SAMPLES

70mm length samples of our aluminium C-channel awning rails - price includes delivery. If you re in any doubt whether you think one of our awning

www.funkyleisure.co.uk

I suspect the challenge will not be the profile but the length.

 

[T6ChrisO]

For £2.99 they'll post you a short sample length so you can check clearances for yourself

VW C-Channel Awning Rail - SAMPLES

70mm length samples of our aluminium C-channel awning rails - price includes delivery. If you re in any doubt whether you think one of our awning

www.funkyleisure.co.uk

I suspect the challenge will not be the profile but the length.

Cheers, I didn’t see that. Extended C rail option ordered

 

[Dellmassive]

that rail may pop up too much and foul the pop-top when closed. . .


id look at a concealed C-rail.

like this one I've fitted. . . . it should fit in the gap below the closed pop-top.

Dellmassive`s Camper Van Adventure

Pics would be great. I also have the OEM B-pillar vents for my Webasto (petrol) heater. However, I do feel that the rear one is somewhat blocked by the fitted furniture in my van. It’s only low level storage (beside a California seat), but extends far enough forward to prevent the drivers seat...

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and fitting from here:

Dellmassive`s Camper Van Adventure

How long did it take to put the tent up? By the time i'd finished setting that up it would be time to go home ha ha

www.t6forum.com

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[T6ChrisO]

that rail may pop up too much and foul the pop-top when closed. . .


id look at a concealed C-rail.

like this one I've fitted. . . . it should fit in the gap below the closed pop-top.

Dellmassive`s Camper Van Adventure

Pics would be great. I also have the OEM B-pillar vents for my Webasto (petrol) heater. However, I do feel that the rear one is somewhat blocked by the fitted furniture in my van. It’s only low level storage (beside a California seat), but extends far enough forward to prevent the drivers seat...

www.t6forum.com

.



and fitting from here:

Dellmassive`s Camper Van Adventure

How long did it take to put the tent up? By the time i'd finished setting that up it would be time to go home ha ha

www.t6forum.com

.


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Ok, ordered all three samples

 

[Skyliner33]

Ok, ordered all three samples

I have a concealed LWB rail I am thinking of selling, like the one linked above, if you go that way.

 

[Andpopse]

If you go for an exposed (reimo or vamoose) rail, they are quite slim and look ok. The additional advantage being eliminating water drips above the passenger and slide door in normal use.