Guest pam hancox Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 hi just about to take delivery of an eldis 150 the door is next to passenger door we wanted to have a drive away awning but have been informed that due to van being coachbuilt at 2.8 metres high and due to position of enterance door we can only have an awning that fits on a j rail. Does any one know of an drive away awning that 2.8 metre high that will do the trick would welcome comments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ken Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Hi Pam, I cannot understand the suggestion of a J -rail only. A c-section or J-section rail can be fitted above the cab and entrance doors, below the roof line, and any drive-away awning will fit. I have a Kyham Motyordome, on a coachbuilt with the entrance door in the rear. We have a J-Section rail on the side, and a C-section rail on the back, and can use in either position. Regards Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Yorkshire Tyke Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Hi Pam We have a 2.5m High van conversion with a side sliding door ( which requires a bit more height than the van to clear the door as/when it is opening) We got a "Eurovent" (dont know the model but it is now in its 6th year and was a end of year clearence) It measures 3m x 2.5m ground area and has adjustable legs we fasten ours to the top rail of our roof rack (so it is about 2.8m High) The flap that fits to the van can give a fsir bit of adjustment "J" rail or "C" rail matters little The awning connecting flap will have an edge with a pipping cord down it onto which you have to slide a figure "8" section of plastic bar - with the ends of the loops open The opposite end of the "8" fits onto the "j or C" Once you get the awning but some metal pegs - preferably the rock type pegs The plastic ones are not really suitable when/where the ground is hard There are several good awning firms advertising in the mags - We used Glossop Awnings All the specialist firms should give you good advice and would probably help you to fit it to the van - especially if you are new to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bb Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 You might also consider whether you necessarily need to have the awning and van attached. Lots of motorcaravanners with large vans find it more convenient to have the awning at 90 degrees to the van. If you attach the awning on site, pitch boundaries can make it awkward to "drive away" if you put the van along the back and the awning in front. It also gives you more options for catching the sun if you pitch the awning freestanding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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