Canvas Bed Fly's by Holiday Annexes
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We have model 14.44-3 - only one Expanda end - and we bought the bed end covers over one year ago - they were custom made as we wanted that triangular "gusset" end so we could pull the end out and away from the bed, for air circulation in hot, humid but wet conditions when ventilation is really important - ie we usually have all the inside canvas Jayco windows zipped open but are fully protected by the "fly" bed ends. Cost was approx. over $700 but under $900 as we had very specific requirements - but worth every cent. I can guarantee as soon as we get the van out for a trip the drought breaks and the heavens open. We have never been wet or too hot, or had condensation since getting this and we have been on the road to a lot of places. We were going to sell the Expanda as wet canvas bed ends were a real problem, even with privacy screens - so that small under $1000 investment actually saved us a heap.
Yep, definitely still around.....bought one off them 2 weeks ago!
Here is an alternative method of attaching the sail track. I sourced this track from a company in Qld, it allows the track to be mounted under the lid using stainless steel self tappers screwed into the aluminium angle, also used white sealer. The rubber seal doesn't push back on as far as before but it doesn't fall off. @hamish22 also did his this way and was happy with result!
Gday Burnsy
I've been thinking of using Velcro as we don't get heavy rain like you do in the East! (In fact it feels like we don't get any rain in the West!!) But this track may be better. What was the name of the company for the sail track?
Hi mate, the company is called Fabtex and the track is called a concealed sail track, comes in a 7.5m length that they roll in about a 1m diameter to freight. Hope you get some rain soon!
Cheers
Also anyone installing bed ends themselves beware with screws when installing press studs as the first one cracked and splintered the fiberglass around the pilot hole!
Sure took my time with other 3 holes!
Sure took my time with other 3 holes!
Holiday Annexe one is better cause I bought one!
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