Awning Options

nwester · Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2013 1:17 pm Post subject:

We considered several awnings when looking, and we settled on an 8' Fiamma F45S for the following reasons - no drilling into van, durable, lightweight, asthetics, has two tracks to hang accessories (screens/shades, lights etc) and most importantly, easy, easy, easy - one person can set it up by themselves in under a minute. This is particularly nice for pulling off the side of the road for a quick lunch on hot days. The ease of setup means we use it a lot, so that made the price worthwhile for us.

HoustonPhotog · Posted: Mon Feb 03, 2014 9:44 am Post subject:

I wanted a Fiamma but cant swing the funds quite yet so I opted for the Bus Depot EZY Awning Plus for the time being. I havent set it up yet but will do so soon and see how it goes.

I do like how the EZY Awning is 11ft long versus the shorter Fiamma... I think I will really like that added length on the awning.

Even checked out the Aleko amazon awnings but they were sold out when i wanted to buy... they do offer an 11.5 ft fiamma knock off and i woulda loved that just not sure how well one that length would mount on the vanagon.
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syncromike · Posted: Mon Feb 03, 2014 11:34 am Post subject:

I got a TexSport dining canopy on clearance for $20 at K-mart and attach it to the rain gutters using the Bus Depot EZ Awning clamps & caribiners. It's nice on a calm day, but is useless in any sort of wind.
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Yondermtn · Posted: Tue Feb 18, 2014 2:43 pm Post subject:

Good deal.

I was going to suggest dipping in this stuff before I saw your update.

http://www.amazon.com/Performix-11603-6-Synthetic-Plasti-Dip-Coating/dp/B0000DD1PF
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HoustonPhotog · Posted: Wed May 14, 2014 1:37 pm Post subject:

Where do people purchase the ARB Awnings from? I'm exploring other awning options.

Thanks
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Corwyn · Posted: Wed May 14, 2014 9:25 pm Post subject:

North Westy sells them. So does Amazon.
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bjrogers86auto · Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 1:36 pm Post subject: awnings

So I finally have an attached awning. It's a combo of an Apollo Norseman case with new Sunbrella fabric and poles and front channel from a hard top bag awning(don't ask how I acquired all of this) It works really well EXCEPT for the rain gutter drip. I know someone had a solution for this...I think it was a piece of vinyl attached somehow. Can anyone help me with that?

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HoustonPhotog · Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2014 6:22 pm Post subject:

Well I've since upgraded to a Fiamma Awning from my Bus Depot awning because I needed something I could deploy quickly and easily since I'll be taking some long road trips that will require camping in different locations daily.

I chose the 11'-6" Fiamma F45s Awning.. Chris from Van-Cafe.com ordered it for me and got it all taken care of...

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Houstonphotog
The 11'6" Fiamma looks incredible
I wish I saw this photo back in January when I was shopping for an awning.

HoustonPhotog · Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2014 8:21 pm Post subject:

Steve M. · Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2014 9:27 pm Post subject:

I posted this separately because I didn't see this thread.

Anyway, walking around K-Mart earlier today I saw they had a 9 x 9 awning on sale for $30.00.
At best it might last the summer for that price! It's not a fancy roll out, but it is the same height as my rain gutter.
I bought one really just to get the fabric thinking I can make a better set-up if I have time.

http://www.kmart.com/northwest-territory-9%27x9%27...ockType=G1

HoustonPhotog · Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2014 9:43 am Post subject:

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HoustonPhotog · Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2014 5:17 am Post subject:

Calamity · Samba Member Joined: July 02, 2013 Posts: 2

Have you checked out my ad? Here's the link to the awning and side screens I am trying to sell for best offer.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1657691


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