Anyone had problems with having a fitted fold out awning?

[Martin Waring]

I am very keen to buy a T6 California Ocean and I'm trying to decide what 'extras' to get when I place my order.

One option is what VW call a fold-out awning which fits onto a rail on the roof. Having had experience on my current T2 of rusty guttering caused by water collecting in the gutters that support the pop up roof I'm a bit wary of anything that might trap water inside that could cause a potential problem.

Has anyone had any bad experiences using this type of awning, either rust or other issues please?

 

[MattBW]

I can only speak about the T5, but the rail is very different from that of the older vans that fit onto a gutter rail.

This is the best pic I could find via google:

The roof on these vans is also aluminium so won't rust like the older vans can.

 

[Martin Waring]

Sounds good. I hadn't appreciated that the roof itself is aluminium.

 

[MattBW]

Yes only the poptop part is aluminium I should add, however the rail I understand is bonded on and below the gutter line too. No drilling or holes required.

 

[Martin Waring]

Is the (VW fitted) awning housing something that can be removed when its not going to be used or is it a permanent fixture.

 

[WelshGas]

Is the (VW fitted) awning housing something that can be removed when its not going to be used or is it a permanent fixture.

It can be removed, 2 person job, but most people don't bother.

 

[snowy55]

I can only speak about the T5, but the rail is very different from that of the older vans that fit onto a gutter rail.

This is the best pic I could find via google:

The roof on these vans is also aluminium so won't rust like the older vans can.

The aluminium roofs are still corroding but due to other causes!

 

[MattBW]

Only on older vans though and its paint corrosion due to the original manufacturing technique?

 

[snowy55]

Only on older vans though and its paint corrosion due to the original manufacturing technique?

Have you checked under the raising roof seal on your Beach?

 

[MattBW]

Can't say I have yet no, its only been opened twice