17' Series Rollout awning end ?

[Graham]

Hi,

We have a 2014 17.56.2 OB.

I'd like to have an end that we can somehow connect to the rollout awning at each end that comes down the side of the awning to block a side from the rain. I don't want to do a full annex.

I'm sure this will be available somewhere but I can't find any. Any help or advice is appreciated.

Regards

Graham

 

[Crusty181]

Hi @Graham, and welcome. Youll need Aussie Traveller anti flap bars to attach to the awning and hang the wall off, and a visit a annex manufacturer to make up a canvas or mess wall to suit your specs.

I found that the $100 shade mess sun screens stop most driving rain

 

[craigandteena]

@Graham, like @Crusty181 said you will need AFK. A cheap option is to attach a heavy duty tarp off the AFK. I do this by attaching Sail Slugs https://www.whitworths.com.au/main_itemdetail.asp?cat=152&item=75226&intAbsolutePage=1 to a tarp that then slides through the rope track on the AFK. This keeps the rain out fine and as you will see in my picture you just raise the tarp to have an extra size weatherproof awning. I also use a shade one normally on the other side. Depending on where we are at I can also move the tarp to the awning roller and slide the tarp with attached sail slugs into that on the long end of the tarp.

Cost. Tarp $26, Sail Slugs $1.65 each. The killer is the AFK cost, however I recommend you have these anyway just for the peace of mind of added strength of your awning.

 

[davemc]

if you look around gumtree/fleabay you might get a cheap AFK.. we got ours cheap seen them sell around $100-$150 if your lucky so half the cost

 

[relgate]

Maybe this is what you want. ...
http://www.rvpartsexpress.com.au/coast-side-sunscreen-for-pop-tops.html

 

[craigandteena]

Maybe this is what you want. ...
http://www.rvpartsexpress.com.au/coast-side-sunscreen-for-pop-tops.html

The only problem with that is he was after rainproof. While the shade screens are fine for mist, thy are no good for heavy rain. Cheers

 

[Capt. Gadget]

Maybe this is what you want. ...
http://www.rvpartsexpress.com.au/coast-side-sunscreen-for-pop-tops.html

I bought the full,height van one like this for my poptop and connect to my anti flap bar that way you don't end up with the little gap at the top

 

[crustt]

I could make you one, do you want it to fit just one end or be able to fit both?

 

[bigcol]

@crustt I will be in touch soon for one - or two......

not ready to confirm the awning cover yet - but soon-ish as well........

 

[chartrock]

I could make you one, do you want it to fit just one end or be able to fit both?

What would one be worth and what measurements would you need? Would you doit in canvas, vinyl or screen mesh?

 

[Bellbirdweb]

You can buy wall kits that are compatible with the carefree awnings.

They have the arms and walls and are rain proof.

Saw them at the caravan show in Sydney a couple of years back. They are around $1200

Have a look at http://www.rvpartsexpress.com.au/coast-awning-wall-kits.html

 

[crustt]

What would one be worth and what measurements would you need? Would you do it in canvas, vinyl or screen mesh?

I could do it in any of those, If you have one of those Aussie flap kits, could do it quite cheap at the moment. Vinyl would be to heavy I reckon , something lightweight like tarpol.

 

[Still_dreamin]

@Graham, like @Crusty181 said you will need AFK. A cheap option is to attach a heavy duty tarp off the AFK. I do this by attaching Sail Slugs https://www.whitworths.com.au/main_itemdetail.asp?cat=152&item=75226&intAbsolutePage=1 to a tarp that then slides through the rope track on the AFK. This keeps the rain out fine and as you will see in my picture you just raise the tarp to have an extra size weatherproof awning. I also use a shade one normally on the other side. Depending on where we are at I can also move the tarp to the awning roller and slide the tarp with attached sail slugs into that on the long end of the tarp.
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Cost. Tarp $26, Sail Slugs $1.65 each. The killer is the AFK cost, however I recommend you have these anyway just for the peace of mind of added strength of your awning.

Thanks for the idea @craigandteena !!! I have just bought some sail slugs from a sailing shop and I now have a cheap porch.

 

[chartrock]

Thanks for the idea @craigandteena !!! I have just bought some sail slugs from a sailing shop and I now have a cheap porch.

Pictures??? hoto:hoto:hoto: