bobalobs Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Does anyone know of a source for Omnistor/Fiamma sidewalls made out of a lightweight ripstop nylon tent like like material? We have a rainblocker wall which does the job well but bulky and quite heavy to store. We have used Lillypad windblockers which are fine for wind but not rain showers. Before I source a sailmaker to do a oneoff using the rainblocker as a template I will be gratefull for any ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorrie Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Wind lockers can now be bought with a waterproof layer. We've seen them at the show but have no personal experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tea Cup Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Our side walls are made up from an Easi-Canopy, which is the type that you attach to the van at the top, and you insert poles mid-way to form a shelter, that we already had. It was simply cut in half, with stitched on peg tabs at the bottom, and suspended from expandible clothes line props, as per those supplied for the wind blocker. Used with the front end-blocker, it has worked very well for 2 years. It maybe doesn't look professional, since the colours don't match, but, hey, it works for us. Also it is light and takes up little space.. We also carry a Quechua base seconds pop up tent as a drive away awning, just side on to the roll-out, for the occasions when we want to go off-site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tea Cup Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 http://www.outdoormegastore.co.uk/outdoor-revolution-easi-canopy-porch-awning.html See link above. It was simply cut half way across the length, making 2 sides. It was a little wide, which we altered by simply folding over the edge and stitching. We did this the day before our 1st trip with it, and it worked well. It depends on the height of your awning, height of our awning is about 2.2m, from memory. It's good material, probably as cheap as buying it from a tent repairer. Plus you have a side window, and only need to put the elasticated tabs on one side, as the other side already has them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Lorrie - 2014-04-10 10:40 AM Wind lockers can now be bought with a waterproof layer. We've seen them at the show but have no personal experience. I believe they will also remake your existing windblockers with the waterproof layer, which seems a useful offer ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobalobs Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 Thanks for your thoughts. The windblocker with inner membrane could be the answer at a price but will need to see in the flesh before buying. Has anyone any experience of this item? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrix Meanderer Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Fiamma make a side piece that is waterproof. The 2014 version is much lighter in weight - same material as the new Privacy Room Light. Maybe worth a look? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartO Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Have a look here, Lilipad Leisure, they come to most of the Shows: http://www.mysunshade.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryW Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Lorrie - 2014-04-10 10:40 AM Wind lockers can now be bought with a waterproof layer. We've seen them at the show but have no personal experience. We met a couple last year with this arrangement and they were very pleased with the product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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