We haven't used the new van as yet , its still in the cave. Just a question on the awing. Can we roll it out just a third to cover the windows at night in case it rains.
We like to sleep with the windows open. there's a lot to learn.
Regards Jim & Lambie
Brenda and Alan said
09:33 AM Jan 23, 2016
Jim the roll out awnings can be extended to any distance you like then locked in place with the ratchet, but still use tie downs in case it gets windy during the night.
Alan
spida said
11:48 AM Jan 23, 2016
Depends on if you can still get in the door also. I sleep with the windows clipped open on the frame as I find these push out (rather than wind out) windows can be flicked up in a gust of wind if left open in the first position.
ST391GQ said
01:12 PM Jan 23, 2016
From our experience...it takes reasonably heavy and blowy rain before it comes in windows anyway. There doesn't seem to be any ingress at all with the front window right open under stone cover. And you will probably find that there is adequate ventilation with the poptop windows open about 2 inches anyway.
HTH.
Cheers Keith
Hey Jim said
03:31 PM Jan 23, 2016
Thankyou everyone of you.
The CD supplied with the van is about six years old and is of a pop top of that time. It only shows opening to full and return. GNs is a great place to pick up on things when one's not shaw about things.
Regards Jim
KevinC said
06:09 PM Jan 23, 2016
Back to the original question, there are a few different types of awning. Our kids have a flimsy little electric awning, and I wouldn't leave it out in any sort of breeze. But ropes would make it a bit more secure. I just don't trust it.
Our Carefree awning, which is pretty common, is tougher than most would believe. I was recently caught in a storm, the wind so strong I wasn't game to ease the ropes to get the awning in. It flapped and rattled, but held on for hours until there was a bit of a lull and I reduced it to just cover the door. Is yours a Carefree? If it is you can roll it all the way out, then pull out the stays, then roll it back until the stays are at their shortest. Still need ropes, but will give you shelter for your door and windows with very little flapping or noise. Get back to us if you've got any more questions.
Olley46 said
06:48 PM Jan 23, 2016
Try a couple of these on your Windows Jim if you have them on the other side,you can leave them open all night, unless the rain is coming from an angle,it will soon wake you if it is.
If it is you can roll it all the way out, then pull out the stays, then roll it back until the stays are at their shortest. Still need ropes, but will give you shelter for your door and windows with very little flapping or noise.
2014 we had 3 mths near Warrnambool - the awning was in/out in/out all the time - sometimes in the middle of the night - grrr
Last year same place we did as the previous poster suggested, roll out till the sliding arms can be raised to the awning roller and locked in place but don't tighten the screw, then let the awning retract until the roller is near the screw and anchor with the usual ropes. Also attach de-flappers in usual manner. Need to raise one end to allow door to open. Never once in the 3 mths did we need to roll it in.
Treecrest14 said
11:31 AM Jan 24, 2016
Hi Lance
Where did you get these side awnings from?
Regards
Glen
Olley46 said
08:40 PM Jan 24, 2016
Hi Glen They were on the van when we bought it s/hand ,the brand of the awnings is the same as the big one carefree Colorado, they are so handy when have the sun coming from that side, a great little invention.
Lance C
-- Edited by Olley46 on Sunday 24th of January 2016 08:40:57 PM
PeterD said
11:39 PM Jan 24, 2016
Treecrest14 wrote:Where did you get these side awnings from?
Hi all,
We haven't used the new van as yet , its still in the cave. Just a question on the awing. Can we roll it out just a third to cover the windows at night in case it rains.
We like to sleep with the windows open. there's a lot to learn.
Regards Jim & Lambie
Jim the roll out awnings can be extended to any distance you like then locked in place with the ratchet, but still use tie downs in case it gets windy during the night.
Alan
From our experience...it takes reasonably heavy and blowy rain before it comes in windows anyway. There doesn't seem to be any ingress at all with the front window right open under stone cover. And you will probably find that there is adequate ventilation with the poptop windows open about 2 inches anyway.
HTH.
Cheers Keith
Thankyou everyone of you.
The CD supplied with the van is about six years old and is of a pop top of that time. It only shows opening to full and return. GNs is a great place to pick up on things when one's not shaw about things.
Regards Jim
Our Carefree awning, which is pretty common, is tougher than most would believe. I was recently caught in a storm, the wind so strong I wasn't game to ease the ropes to get the awning in. It flapped and rattled, but held on for hours until there was a bit of a lull and I reduced it to just cover the door. Is yours a Carefree? If it is you can roll it all the way out, then pull out the stays, then roll it back until the stays are at their shortest. Still need ropes, but will give you shelter for your door and windows with very little flapping or noise. Get back to us if you've got any more questions.
Try a couple of these on your Windows Jim if you have them on the other side,you can leave them open all night, unless the rain is coming from an angle,it will soon wake you if it is.
Lance C
2014 we had 3 mths near Warrnambool - the awning was in/out in/out all the time - sometimes in the middle of the night - grrr
Last year same place we did as the previous poster suggested, roll out till the sliding arms can be raised to the awning roller and locked in place but don't tighten the screw, then let the awning retract until the roller is near the screw and anchor with the usual ropes. Also attach de-flappers in usual manner. Need to raise one end to allow door to open. Never once in the 3 mths did we need to roll it in.
Hi Lance
Where did you get these side awnings from?
Regards
Glen
Hi Glen They were on the van when we bought it s/hand ,the brand of the awnings is the same as the big one carefree Colorado, they are so handy when have the sun coming from that side, a great little invention.
Lance C
-- Edited by Olley46 on Sunday 24th of January 2016 08:40:57 PM
Aussie Traveller sells some of these.