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janderson3186
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 Posted: Tue May 09, 2023 7:16 pm Post subject: Van Cafe Fiamma Awning Mounts |
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Hi All - First post on the site. I just bought a 1989 Vanagon GL Westfalia with pop top. I am looking to mount the 10’ fiamma F45 awning using 3 of the Van cafe mounting brackets. My issue is when I try to mount them the alignment seems off. The nut is not flat against the plate. I contacted Van cafe and they say it should be find and to torque them no more than 10ft lbs but it just seems a bit off to me. Am I wrong? Or has anyone else had this issue?
I did try removing the rubber stripping in a section but did not make a difference. Open to any and all feedback. Thanks!
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dobryan
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janderson3186
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| Posted: Tue May 09, 2023 8:18 pm Post subject: Re: Van Cafe Fiamma Awning Mounts |
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Sorry I thought I had inserted these photos. Thanks for the reply!
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Pchill2
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| Posted: Wed May 10, 2023 6:45 am Post subject: Re: Van Cafe Fiamma Awning Mounts |
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Try flipping the inner bracket. Also the nut should be on the inboard side.
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dobryan
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shagginwagon83
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| Posted: Wed May 10, 2023 8:51 am Post subject: Re: Van Cafe Fiamma Awning Mounts |
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Your rain gutter trim looks thicker than Daves. Maybe that is what is throwing it off.
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dobryan
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shagginwagon83
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| Posted: Wed May 10, 2023 1:05 pm Post subject: Re: Van Cafe Fiamma Awning Mounts |
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I now see in the OP "I did try removing the rubber stripping in a section but did not make a difference."
Yeah, maybe they just need torqued. Everything looks right to me.
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janderson3186
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| Posted: Wed May 10, 2023 3:05 pm Post subject: Re: Van Cafe Fiamma Awning Mounts |
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| Thanks all. I’ll try tightening down with a torque wrench and see how that looks. I just didn’t want to over do it right away and damage something. Appreciate the replys! |
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damagd
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| Posted: Sat May 27, 2023 5:42 am Post subject: Re: Van Cafe Fiamma Awning Mounts |
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Just got a set of these to mount an Aluminum Case Arb Awning to. Haven't yet installed, so can't comment on fitment, but was wondering what additional hardware was used/needed to mount the awning to the brackets? Sizes? Thanks.
EDIT: Just opened up my awning and it comes with 6 square headed 20mm stainless bolts with locking nuts that fit through the small holes of the mounts. But looks I need 8, so I will see if my local hardware store has a couple more. |
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