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PostPosted: Thu Oct 31, 2019 10:55 am    Post subject: Re: ARB Awning Reply with quote

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Some might say the 14 day limit starts the day they first see you Wink


They thought we had set up a meth lab so had been watching the place for weeks waiting to catch us in the act! I came skiing down to the camp, saw a couple extra people, and thought, "oh cool, some more friends showed up. But why does Brad have his hands on his head like that?". Laughing

After making us drag the tarps, carpet, cots, and 55-gallon drum of a woodstove out to the trailhead on skis, the $350 fine was just salt in the wound.
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 31, 2019 11:17 am    Post subject: Re: ARB Awning Reply with quote

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epbiggs wrote:
Some might say the 14 day limit starts the day they first see you Wink


They thought we had set up a meth lab so had been watching the place for weeks waiting to catch us in the act! I came skiing down to the camp, saw a couple extra people, and thought, "oh cool, some more friends showed up. But why does Brad have his hands on his head like that?". Laughing

After making us drag the tarps, carpet, cots, and 55-gallon drum of a woodstove out to the trailhead on skis, the $350 fine was just salt in the wound.

Ouch! Fortunately, my experiences with Forest Service folks have always been just a friendly wave.
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 31, 2019 4:52 pm    Post subject: Re: ARB Awning Reply with quote

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After making us drag the tarps, carpet, cots, and 55-gallon drum of a woodstove out to the trailhead on skis, the $350 fine was just salt in the wound.

Man, some people don’t appreciate what really ties the camp together
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 31, 2019 5:00 pm    Post subject: Re: ARB Awning Reply with quote

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SCM wrote:
After making us drag the tarps, carpet, cots, and 55-gallon drum of a woodstove out to the trailhead on skis, the $350 fine was just salt in the wound.

Man, some people don’t appreciate what really ties the camp together


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PostPosted: Fri Jun 12, 2020 8:42 am    Post subject: Re: ARB Awning Reply with quote

Is there anywhere else to find a mounting bracket, for a Eurovan campervan, that gets mounted to side/exterior?

GoWesty is out of stock.
https://www.gowesty.com/product/made-in-usa/2543/awning-mounting-kit-?v=
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 12, 2020 9:46 am    Post subject: Re: ARB Awning Reply with quote

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Is there anywhere else to find a mounting bracket, for a Eurovan campervan, that gets mounted to side/exterior?

GoWesty is out of stock.
https://www.gowesty.com/product/made-in-usa/2543/awning-mounting-kit-?v=



try here:

https://www.eurocampers.com/Fiamma-F35-Pro-Awning-...p_247.html
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 12, 2020 11:54 am    Post subject: Re: ARB Awning Reply with quote

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lucksp wrote:
Is there anywhere else to find a mounting bracket, for a Eurovan campervan, that gets mounted to side/exterior?

GoWesty is out of stock.
https://www.gowesty.com/product/made-in-usa/2543/awning-mounting-kit-?v=



try here:

https://www.eurocampers.com/Fiamma-F35-Pro-Awning-...p_247.html


This would have to be modified, yes? The Fiamma has a circular top, but the ARB awning i think is just a straight channel...
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 16, 2020 5:59 am    Post subject: Re: ARB Awning Reply with quote

Anyone know where to get one of these right now in these crazy times? Seems like any supplier I check with is sold out. Is there someone out there with a stash they haven’t sold yet?
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 16, 2020 6:17 am    Post subject: Re: ARB Awning Reply with quote

How committed are you to the brand name? I'm on my 3rd year of being quite pleased with my cheap Chinese version:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Awning-Rooftop-Car-Tent-S...SwZHRdHw0F

https://smile.amazon.com/Yescom-7-6x8-2-Rooftop-Sh...ljaz10cnVl

https://smile.amazon.com/DANCHEL-OUTDOOR-Awning-Co...9&th=1

Very similar materials and construction, plus ARB replacement arms/legs are available and compatible. Options...

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PostPosted: Thu Jul 16, 2020 6:25 am    Post subject: Re: ARB Awning Reply with quote

Thanks Dave. Which one of those did you go with and who’s mounting brackets did you use?
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 16, 2020 6:46 am    Post subject: Re: ARB Awning Reply with quote

I have the 8'x8' Yescom in tan, with GoWesty brackets...

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PostPosted: Thu Jul 16, 2020 10:42 am    Post subject: Re: ARB Awning Reply with quote

Thanks for the help Dave. I may have to go this route but shipping to Canada at $225 that eBay seller is a bit pricey.
Now to find a supplier that actually has the Gowesty brackets in stock! Lol
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 16, 2020 11:11 am    Post subject: Re: ARB Awning Reply with quote

Trevor P wrote:
Thanks for the help Dave. I may have to go this route but shipping to Canada at $225 that eBay seller is a bit pricey.
Now to find a supplier that actually has the Gowesty brackets in stock! Lol


4 Wheel Parts has stores in Canada. 4WP sells ARB products, including awnings. Perhaps give them a try, if you haven't already.

https://www.4wheelparts.com/stores/british-columbia/4wp-langley-bc-1027
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 16, 2020 4:06 pm    Post subject: Re: ARB Awning Reply with quote

The ARB 2500 aluminum awning has been updated. I called ARB 3 weeks ago just prior to ordering my ARB screen room and was told that new product is shipping out. You COULD call them and see when/how to get the critter.
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 25, 2021 1:59 pm    Post subject: Re: ARB Awning Reply with quote

WandS wrote:
Has anyone had to replace the velcro holder/straps that hold the awning in its case? All 3 of my straps have deteriorated. Having had a chance to find a workaround yet, but just curious. Love the awning and how easy it is to deploy.


On mine, most of the velcro straps that attach the material to extending poles stopped working after about 2 years. I had to install snaps to secure it.. other than it's been great.
one night it rained and I woke up to see a lot of water had gathered in the center. It was hanging pretty low. It didn't rip though... still works great. the velcro...not s much.
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 25, 2021 2:30 pm    Post subject: Re: ARB Awning Reply with quote

I think the velcro straps are held in with the rivets.
Kinda hard to change them, but it's possible if you are capable of replacing pop-rivets.

With an older ARB awning you ALSO have to pay attention to the rivets on the end.
They can break because the "guy wires" yank on them whenever you jump in/out of the van, or if the wind blows.
And when one rivet breaks, the next one will break soon.

I replaced my broken (pop rivets) and added more.

See this thread ----> ARB Awning Warning
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 10, 2021 2:02 am    Post subject: Re: ARB Awning Reply with quote

I had installed an ARB awning on my 86.

I really liked it, good value for the money.

I'm not ready to purchase but was just browsing to see where prices were today.
It turns out the basic 8’ unit is being phased out, production has ceased.

I see one offered with built in LED lights. ......
Well Whoopee! Rolling Eyes Not!

They offer a nice one in an aluminum case...... significant $$’s!
Well Whoopee again! ...... Not!

So I followed Dave's links and put a beige 7’6” x 8’2” Yescom in my cart.
I'd rather have Grey but that size is out of stock right now.

I ponder if I should wait for new production, but wonder with the escalating Post Covid prices on many items today, what will new production ones cost?
$170 isn't a bad deal........

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PostPosted: Sat Apr 10, 2021 2:43 am    Post subject: Re: ARB Awning Reply with quote

djkeev wrote:
I had installed an ARB awning on my 86.

I really liked it, good value for the money.

I'm not ready to purchase but was just browsing to see where prices were today.
It turns out the basic 8’ unit is being phased out, production has ceased.

I see one offered with built in LED lights. ......
Well Whoopee! Rolling Eyes Not!

They offer a nice one in an aluminum case...... significant $$’s!
Well Whoopee again! ...... Not!

So I followed Dave's links and put a beige 7’6” x 8’2” Yescom in my cart.
I'd rather have Grey but that size is out of stock right now.

I ponder if I should wait for new production, but wonder with the escalating Post Covid prices on many items today, what will new production ones cost?
$170 isn't a bad deal........

Dave


I'd wait they seem to be making them all the time. Also check Walmart for better pricing than Amazon.

https://www.yescomusa.com/collections/car-awnings/...-color-opt
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 10, 2021 4:16 am    Post subject: Re: ARB Awning Reply with quote

Good tip!

Thanks.

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PostPosted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 8:59 am    Post subject: Re: ARB Awning Reply with quote

Thinking of buying an ARB 2500 with aluminum case. When looking for brackets
that don’t require drilling I saw this on North Westy website.

“Please note: If you have a hard case ARB awning, you need to buy two sets (four total) of our awning brackets to support the weight, thank you.”

Anyone using 4 brackets? Maybe this is obvious but I can’t wrap my head around where the other two brackets would mount. I emailed North West but they are not open until Monday. Anyone have pictures of this set up?

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