Awning Brackets

[sidepod]

Chaps,

The standard black F45S awning as fitted to the T5, how many mounting brackets to the body? 2 or 3?

P.

 

[calikev]

T5 cali or van?

 

[jts46]

2 for Cali, but I always think it should be 3 as the awning does bow with only 2

 

[calikev]

If you are fitting it to a van you will need the roof prep kit and 2 brackets if fitting to a cali just 2 brackets

 

[sidepod]

Well it going on a T4 Cali. My previous T4 Cali awning has three brackets. Two of the same type and one unique.

I can only seem to find a pair on the Fiama web site, no sign of the third type.

I was interested to see how the T5 is fixed.
I may need to buy and extra and modify it.

Cheers.

 

[mrcheesbrough]

Well it going on a T4 Cali. My previous T4 Cali awning has three brackets. Two of the same type and one unique.

I can only seem to find a pair on the Fiama web site, no sign of the third type.

I was interested to see how the T5 is fixed.
I may need to buy and extra and modify it.

Cheers.

Havw you got the Brandrup rail above the sliding door? If you do Fiamma do a two bracket kit for the F45S for this. No drilling the bodywork. If you don't they do a two bracket kit for the T4 with a pop-top roof. This one involves drilling and putting captive nuts into the roof.

 

[sidepod]

Yes I've seen the twin bracket kit but the correct Westy install off shows three brackets (as fitted to my previous van) Two are identical (rear and mid) and the fwd one is unique as it's mounted on the B pillar.

It's the b pillar bracket I can't find. I'll have to mod an extra one of the rear pair.

 

[sidepod]

 

[mrcheesbrough]

Yes I've seen the twin bracket kit but the correct Westy install off shows three brackets (as fitted to my previous van) Two are identical (rear and mid) and the fwd one is unique as it's mounted on the B pillar.

It's the b pillar bracket I can't find. I'll have to mod an extra one of the rear pair.

Looks like another example of the Westfalia over engineering we know and love. Have you tried VW? I'm also assuming you don't have the Brandrup rail on your Freestyle. The kit to mount the F45 is different again. Ours is mounted to that, has been for a couple of years now and everything still works as expected.

 

[sidepod]

I did see the brandrup pdf on Westyinfo.com

Could be an option. How is yours fixed to the van? Sikafkex?

 

[mrcheesbrough]

I did see the brandrup pdf on Westyinfo.com

Could be an option. How is yours fixed to the van? Sikafkex?

Our rail was already fitted. Have read about it since but it uses a combination of Sikaflex and a number of screw along it's length. It's a good addition as it doubles as a gutter so rain doesn't drip in the doorway.

 

[sidepod]

Bugger. No black F45S in the country till March ! ARSE!

 

[mrcheesbrough]

Bugger. No black F45S in the country till March ! ARSE!

Where are you ordering from?

 

[calikev]

https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/shop/product-category/awnings-and-accessories/wind-out-awnings

In stock

 

[sidepod]

Ah I never thought to look there.

£600?

http://www.fiammastore.com/Motorhome-Awnings-by-Fiamma/Fiamma-F45S-Motorhome-Awning

£460?
Am I missing something apart from availability?

 

[calikev]

Yes this ones comes with the brackets and fitting kit for a T5

 

[calikev]

We could match that price on the awning only but there are none in stock

 

[sidepod]

Ah that makes sense. I've bought the T4 brackets.

Fancy selling me just the awning?

 

[calikev]

Our supplier is out of stock at the moment but we check every day so may well be able to help unless someone beats us too it

 

[sidepod]

Nice work Kev. I'm on a list for March so if you get stock let me know.

 

[sidepod]

Productive morning. Fitted the awning brackets.







Marked off as per
http://www.westfaliat4.info/1992CaliforniaSunAwningMountingInstructionsWM.pdf



Inserts fitted.





Cleaned prior to applying silicone around each insert.



Alignment for middle bracket.




All three bolted up. Some shimming will be required when mounting the awning.

Just waiting for Cali Kev to do his thing now.

 

[larrylamb]

Nice work Kev. I'm on a list for March so if you get stock let me know.

I know of some available next week if it helps, tried to message you but looks like you don't accept conversations , or I'm blocked

 

[sidepod]

I know of some available next week if it helps, tried to message you but looks like you don't accept conversations , or I'm blocked

Oh? Strange. Where?

 

[larrylamb]

pm sent

 

[sidepod]

Arrived and installed. I had to make up some 12mm spacers as per original Westy install.