Hi all looking for the best advice on a rollout awning about 6.7 mths long to go on the side of my motor home
stumpie54 said
12:16 PM Feb 19, 2019
Hi all
just finished my Mercedes Benz bus LO812 convention and would like some advice on an insurance policy for my motor home don't know how much to insure it for but with the price of the bus and what I have put in it it is around $65000.00 can anyone help .while I have everyones attention being over 4.5 tonne how do I go if I am in Perth and need a RWC for my QLD rego
I replaced a Carefree awning on a friends Caravan, I found it was less cost including delivery, than what a local awning supplier could buy the same awning for, from his supplier. Of course you will also need the arms/mounting fittings as well. Suggest you give RV express a call.
Re Insurance there are organisations that give you a value from x number of photos, use their figure, but I suggest around your $65K, join the CMCA and sign up with Ken Tame Insurance.
Peter
PeterInSa said
12:53 PM Feb 19, 2019
I replaced a Carefree awning on a friends van, this was less cost with free shipping than a local awning organisation could purchase from their supplier. Of course you will need the awning arms and fittings. Suggest you talk to RV express.
Re Insurance , there are a number of organisations that can give you a figure from X number of photos, But suggest you keep it around the $65K, would then join the CMCA and get insurance cover with Ken Tame.
Peter
Whenarewethere said
01:07 PM Feb 19, 2019
Water cannon on the roof & armour grills on the windows are missing!
You definitely need awnings to keeps the heat off the sides. Maybe some white film on the sides.
yobarr said
01:18 PM Feb 19, 2019
Try Aussie Traveller,Oasis St,Clontarf. 07)3284 3284. They custom build awnings up to 7.3metres long,and are very easy to deal with.I bought my 5 metre awning there,and I am very happy with it.Initially I visited Jillaroo,who also are in Clontarf,but nobody there seems to have any idea what theyre talking about,or even how to roll out any of the demo models fitted on their factory walls. The man in charge never seems to be on site,and the staff know zilch! Highly recommend Aussie Traveller,who have all sorts of camping and caravanning equipment in a huge showroom.Cheers
Eaglemax said
03:07 PM Feb 19, 2019
If you want a shorter awning you could commence it between those two front side windows onwards. Personally I cant see the benefit of such a long awning. That would take it back to 6 metres.
CIL insurance, if you are interested can insure your vehicle for agreed amount following a valuation. They require some photos inside and out and it's sent off to a valuator (cost to you $110 ). Once done it is insured for that amount and premium that is appropriate.
For example my van on my avatar. Initially prior to rego, to travel to the weighbridge and VicRoads it will be insured for cost of the build to us, then once registered I'll take some pics and get it valued. Then insure for valued amount.
By the way, I love your bus- different!!
-- Edited by Eaglemax on Tuesday 19th of February 2019 03:09:16 PM
-- Edited by Eaglemax on Tuesday 19th of February 2019 03:10:07 PM
Yuglamron said
03:23 PM Feb 19, 2019
I'll go along with Yobarr and recommend Aussie Traveller. I've been researching now for quite a few months including overseas and found them to be so far the best. Price wise and dealing with. Will be heading that way when the weather starts cooling and having one made up. Still deciding if I should have the white to the bus or colour. Probably better white to the bus for sunreflection.
Possum3 said
03:46 PM Feb 19, 2019
I note you have a gas water heater on LH side - Note to comply with gas regulations in all States your awning must not be over flue of gas appliance. you may be better off with an electric awning on pantograph arms as you don't have an unobstructed area for arms to mount on side without fouling hatches etc. I believe the name is Fiamma for the type of awning I am referring to. www.caravanrvcamping.com.au/fiamma-awnings-caravan
stumpie54 said
10:36 PM Feb 21, 2019
Well I would like to thank you all for your advise I was leaning towards the Aussie traveler but was waiting for some advice from people in the know once again thanks
Cheers Stumpie
PeterD said
12:05 AM Feb 23, 2019
Possum3 wrote:
I note you have a gas water heater on LH side - Note to comply with gas regulations in all States your awning must not be over flue of gas appliance. you may be better off with an electric awning on pantograph arms as you don't have an unobstructed area for arms to mount on side without fouling hatches etc. I believe the name is Fiamma for the type of awning I am referring to. www.caravanrvcamping.com.au/fiamma-awnings-caravan
A more robust awning than the Fiamma would be the Aussie Traveler Coolabah. I have one on my van. I an leave itout in much stronger wind than the roll out awnings will stand. When you open that link you will see it mounted on a camper trailer but if you go to the thumbnails below the picture you will see other examples of it.
just finished my Mercedes Benz bus LO812 convention and would like some advice on an insurance policy for my motor home don't know how much to insure it for but with the price of the bus and what I have put in it it is around $65000.00 can anyone help .while I have everyones attention being over 4.5 tonne how do I go if I am in Perth and need a RWC for my QLD rego
cheers S
www.rvpartsexpress.com.au/carefree-roll-out-awnings/19ft-20ft-21ft.html
Re Insurance there are organisations that give you a value from x number of photos, use their figure, but I suggest around your $65K, join the CMCA and sign up with Ken Tame Insurance.
Peter
www.rvpartsexpress.com.au/carefree-roll-out-awnings/19ft-20ft-21ft.html
Re Insurance , there are a number of organisations that can give you a figure from X number of photos, But suggest you keep it around the $65K, would then join the CMCA and get insurance cover with Ken Tame.
Peter
Water cannon on the roof & armour grills on the windows are missing!
You definitely need awnings to keeps the heat off the sides. Maybe some white film on the sides.
Try Aussie Traveller,Oasis St,Clontarf. 07)3284 3284. They custom build awnings up to 7.3metres long,and are very easy to deal with.I bought my 5 metre awning there,and I am very happy with it.Initially I visited Jillaroo,who also are in Clontarf,but nobody there seems to have any idea what theyre talking about,or even how to roll out any of the demo models fitted on their factory walls. The man in charge never seems to be on site,and the staff know zilch! Highly recommend Aussie Traveller,who have all sorts of camping and caravanning equipment in a huge showroom.Cheers
If you want a shorter awning you could commence it between those two front side windows onwards. Personally I cant see the benefit of such a long awning. That would take it back to 6 metres.
CIL insurance, if you are interested can insure your vehicle for agreed amount following a valuation. They require some photos inside and out and it's sent off to a valuator (cost to you $110 ). Once done it is insured for that amount and premium that is appropriate.
For example my van on my avatar. Initially prior to rego, to travel to the weighbridge and VicRoads it will be insured for cost of the build to us, then once registered I'll take some pics and get it valued. Then insure for valued amount.
By the way, I love your bus- different!!
-- Edited by Eaglemax on Tuesday 19th of February 2019 03:09:16 PM
-- Edited by Eaglemax on Tuesday 19th of February 2019 03:10:07 PM
I'll go along with Yobarr and recommend Aussie Traveller. I've been researching now for quite a few months including overseas and found them to be so far the best. Price wise and dealing with. Will be heading that way when the weather starts cooling and having one made up. Still deciding if I should have the white to the bus or colour. Probably better white to the bus for sunreflection.
Cheers Stumpie
A more robust awning than the Fiamma would be the Aussie Traveler Coolabah. I have one on my van. I an leave itout in much stronger wind than the roll out awnings will stand. When you open that link you will see it mounted on a camper trailer but if you go to the thumbnails below the picture you will see other examples of it.