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bensonsnuts
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Awning advice ? Jun 16, 2013 21:17:08 GMT

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Post by bensonsnuts on Jun 16, 2013 21:17:08 GMT

I'm thinking of getting an awning for my 15/4 . Any advice on a suitable awning will be welcome . I'm not bothered about keeping it period . More concerned about practicality and budget !
I'm considering a porch or full awning , as long as it can fit a 2 berth inner tent and still cover the door . Do I need to measure the height and length of the awning rail before buying ?
This site www.isabella.net/Default.aspx?ID=1645 seems to indicate I would need an 800cm awning for the full van ?

Cheers
Geoff

Last Edit: Jun 16, 2013 21:33:07 GMT by bensonsnuts

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Awning advice ? Jun 17, 2013 10:51:57 GMT

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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2013 10:51:57 GMT

Hello - Dont worry there is someone here to help - The awkward awning rail doesnt help.
I find a full size one is better and draft proof.

You could get a piece of string thread it through and then cut the string but someone has already measured them all:

12/2 1978-81 725
12/2 1982 750
13/4 1975-80 750
14/2 1973-81 775
14/2 1982 800
15/4 1974-81 800
17/2 1973-81 875
17/4 1973-81 875
17/5 1973-81 875