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nwester Samba Member
Joined: January 11, 2012 Posts: 70 Location: Kelso, WA
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Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2013 1:17 pm Post subject: |
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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. |
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HoustonPhotog Samba Member
Joined: February 20, 2013 Posts: 1514 Location: Houston, TX
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Posted: Mon Feb 03, 2014 9:44 am Post subject: |
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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. _________________ Abel Longoria
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syncromike Samba Member
Joined: November 14, 2011 Posts: 660 Location: Boise, ID
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Posted: Mon Feb 03, 2014 11:34 am Post subject: |
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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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HoustonPhotog Samba Member
Joined: February 20, 2013 Posts: 1514 Location: Houston, TX
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syncromike Samba Member
Joined: November 14, 2011 Posts: 660 Location: Boise, ID
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Posted: Mon Feb 03, 2014 11:53 am Post subject: |
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I ordered extra Busdepot clamps and was disappointed they didnt include the rubber protective liners on the clamps like what cam with the actual ezy awning. |
LOL, me too, I have little scraps of old bike inner tubes on mine. _________________ _____________________
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HoustonPhotog Samba Member
Joined: February 20, 2013 Posts: 1514 Location: Houston, TX
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goffoz Samba Member
Joined: May 09, 2007 Posts: 1486
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Posted: Mon Feb 03, 2014 6:59 pm Post subject: |
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HoustonPhotog wrote: |
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LOL, me too, I have little scraps of old bike inner tubes on mine. |
nice! good thinking!
i may do the same. i was wondering what i could use. |
Rhino-liner, got the idea from the samples the local trailer shop has on the counter..
The result is really good, really tuff, non slip, non marking. |
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HoustonPhotog Samba Member
Joined: February 20, 2013 Posts: 1514 Location: Houston, TX
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Posted: Tue Feb 18, 2014 2:04 pm Post subject: |
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HoustonPhotog wrote: |
syncromike wrote: |
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. |
I ordered extra Busdepot clamps and was disappointed they didnt include the rubber protective liners on the clamps like what came with the actual ezy awning and was pictured in the description.
http://www.busdepot.com/j12003
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I emailed BusDepot and explained they should update their website to show that the extra clamps do not come with the rubber pieces like whats shown in their photos.
A Representative called me personally a couple of days later and apologized for the mistake and they sent me the rubber liners for the spare clamps that match what came with the EZY Awning FREE of charge.
Great Customer Service indeed... _________________ Abel Longoria
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Yondermtn Samba Member
Joined: November 21, 2007 Posts: 609 Location: Illinois
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HoustonPhotog Samba Member
Joined: February 20, 2013 Posts: 1514 Location: Houston, TX
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Corwyn Samba Member
Joined: December 29, 2009 Posts: 2238 Location: Olympia, Washington
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bjrogers86auto Samba Member
Joined: March 26, 2009 Posts: 1375 Location: Halifax, N.S.
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Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 1:36 pm Post subject: awnings |
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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?
Brian. _________________ 86 Vanagon GL Westfalia 2.1
18 Nissan Frontier Pro 4X
19 Honda Civic Hatchback
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day. Calvin and Hobbes. |
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HoustonPhotog Samba Member
Joined: February 20, 2013 Posts: 1514 Location: Houston, TX
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Gruppe B Samba Member
Joined: January 16, 2007 Posts: 1331
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Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2014 8:19 pm Post subject: |
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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. |
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HoustonPhotog Samba Member
Joined: February 20, 2013 Posts: 1514 Location: Houston, TX
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Steve M. Samba Member
Joined: July 30, 2013 Posts: 6833 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Fl.
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Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2014 9:27 pm Post subject: |
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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 |
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HoustonPhotog Samba Member
Joined: February 20, 2013 Posts: 1514 Location: Houston, TX
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imdbui Samba Member
Joined: June 03, 2014 Posts: 87 Location: Aloha, OR
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Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2014 12:54 am Post subject: |
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HoustonPhotog wrote: |
Gruppe B wrote: |
Houstonphotog
The 11'6" Fiamma looks incredible
I wish I saw this photo back in January when I was shopping for an awning. |
Thanks! I've only seen one or two others with an 11'6 fiamma awning so I figured I'd give it a try and see. I bought a 4th bracket which I modified to mount above the passenger door for added support. I need to take a few pics of it since it's not in this photo |
Looks great. Curious to see what you fabbed for over the passenger door, plz update with pics |
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HoustonPhotog Samba Member
Joined: February 20, 2013 Posts: 1514 Location: Houston, TX
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Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2014 5:17 am Post subject: |
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imdbui wrote: |
Looks great. Curious to see what you fabbed for over the passenger door, plz update with pics |
Definitely... I'll post pics this afternoon...
I had a fabricator that built my support base for my Aluminess Galley Box take and modify the 4th bracket for me. I stopped by his shop and after a few test fitments I had my 4th gowesty bracket chopped up and rewelded in order to fit perfectly above the passenger door. took him 15 minutes tops. very impressive
this is the support base he made me...
_________________ Abel Longoria
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Calamity Samba Member
Joined: July 02, 2013 Posts: 2
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