Nearside awning rail? It does Nowt!

[larrylamb]

I believe someone else has used one of these, considerably cheaper.
https://www.funkyleisure.co.uk/double-edge-kador-strip-awning-connector-6mm-to-7mm-10949-p.asp

 

[DrJuanKerr]

I believe someone else has used one of these, considerably cheaper.
https://www.funkyleisure.co.uk/double-edge-kador-strip-awning-connector-6mm-to-7mm-10949-p.asp

Double edged kador strip is relatively easy and cheap to come across. I'm wondering whether the additional insert is really "needed" or whether it's yet another marketing ploy to get us to spend even more money than is actually needed!
........ Maybe I'm just being cynical

 

[Jabberwocky]

I just tried fitting a length of 6mm Kador in the rail. Yes, it will fit but it is also quite easy to pull out. I can imagine if you had a canopy attached the combined forces of pegging it out and a small gust of wind would easily cause the Kador to pull out of the rail. Not ideal.

 

[DrJuanKerr]

I just tried fitting a length of 6mm Kador in the rail. Yes, it will fit but it is also quite easy to pull out. I can imagine if you had a canopy attached the combined forces of pegging it out and a small gust of wind would easily cause the Kador to pull out of the rail. Not ideal.

@Jabberwocky if the 6mm easily pulls out from the rail, do you think this would suffice instead?
8mm Kador Strip

 

[DrJuanKerr]

.... well, I'll soon find out. I've bought 3m of the stuff. If it's no good I've lost a £few so no great deal tbh

 

[larrylamb]

the item I posted a link to is a 7mm to 6mm kador with the 7mm going into the cali rail.

 

[westfalia]

Mine came with the van new, when i bought the ´mütze´https://www.california-camping.de/v...zen-caps/muetze-vw-california-comf-ocean.html
he told me to take it off and sling it in order to have the fixings for the cover on the all rail.

I ended up chopping it and fitting it in waiting for the day i buy a tarp and a kador strip.

 

[DrJuanKerr]

the item I posted a link to is a 7mm to 6mm kador with the 7mm going into the cali rail.

Yes. It was £15 however and I won't need both edges. The strip I've bought is not only cheaper but will be sewn direct to a basha so the 6mm "edge" won't be necessary

 

[Jabberwocky]

@Jabberwocky if the 6mm easily pulls out from the rail, do you think this would suffice instead?
8mm Kador Strip

I wonder why it's advertised as 7/8mm. Surely it can't be both?
Anyway if it were 8mm it will be a tight fit and certainly be less prone to any potential pull out. My biggest concern would be if you could actually feed an 8mm strip into the rail on the van. The lead-in is quite short and there was already some resistance when I tried my 6mm. As you said earlier you will soon find out!

 

[DrJuanKerr]

I wonder why it's advertised as 7/8mm. Surely it can't be both?
Anyway if it were 8mm it will be a tight fit and certainly be less prone to any potential pull out. My biggest concern would be if you could actually feed an 8mm strip into the rail on the van. The lead-in is quite short and there was already some resistance when I tried my 6mm. As you said earlier you will soon find out!

7mm internal. 8mm external

 

[Jabberwocky]

7mm internal. 8mm external

The beading is solid not hollow so can not have an internal dimension.....? Or I am missing something.

 

[DrJuanKerr]

The beading is solid not hollow so can not have an internal dimension.....? Or I am missing something.

I'd guess the beading proper is 7mm. Factoring in the webbing surround, the entire circumference is 8mm?
Seems to make sense?
Maybe?
lol

 

[Jabberwocky]

It's the only rationale I can think of. (but not sure why you would want to know the diameter of the beading proper as it is always used with the webbing surround)
Anyway seem to have an explanation. Thanks.

 

[Elly Swanson]

Could someone make a suggestion how to make use of this rail? I assume someone sells bits n bobs that will slide in an attach things like washing lines, etc etc? Any clues.. It does seem a waste having it but doing nothing? Suggestions please!!

Add a driveaway awning each side and you’ll be camping X-wing style (a la Starwars)

 

[Elly Swanson]

I believe it's called a "C" channel. Its possible to buy awnings, canopies, washing drying lines etc that will fit this rail. The Club sell some items but also thumb screws (That's not a device of torture!) that also fit this rail so I guess in theory you can attach almost anything you wish. Personally? I like the idea of an additional awning for the Cali as a shelter from the sun as it's not always possible to park up facing the way you want.
I am sure others will have other ideas for you.

Or a tarpaulin and couple of poles.

 

[Elly Swanson]

Loz what is the awning adapter for the slide in. Thinking about it the kador would be no good right?

You could put 3 thumb screws in and attach the tarp to them. No need for a kador strip.

 

[Alan]

Very useful for me when traveling
I have in place a thumb screw to which I place a hook on to support a 10lt water sac so I can top up my water supply when there’s an opportunity too

Alan

 

[altvic]

What have you bought for your Cali today :-)

Cute but 30mins, but supoose got time to grow tea leaves as well then ;-) @Amarillo will tell you all about 12v kettles.

vwcaliforniaclub.com

I got four 3D printed blocks to fit this rail from @Bigted They have hole to attach a tarp. Only a £1 each. Brilliant.

 

[Elly Swanson]

Very useful for me when traveling
I have in place a thumb screw to which I place a hook on to support a 10lt water sac so I can top up my water supply when there’s an opportunity too

Alan

Like that idea, Alan.

 

[Elly Swanson]

I believe someone else has used one of these, considerably cheaper.
https://www.funkyleisure.co.uk/double-edge-kador-strip-awning-connector-6mm-to-7mm-10949-p.asp

The shop sell this too. https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/shop/product/drive-away-awning-kador-strip-6mm-6mm-per-metre
They may price match.

 

[DrJuanKerr]

What have you bought for your Cali today :-)

Cute but 30mins, but supoose got time to grow tea leaves as well then ;-) @Amarillo will tell you all about 12v kettles.

vwcaliforniaclub.com

I got four 3D printed blocks to fit this rail from @Bigted They have hole to attach a tarp. Only a £1 each. Brilliant.

@altvic i checked @Bigted’s Facebook shop but found no product to fit the side rail. Is it called something else?

 

[CaliDave]

Could someone make a suggestion how to make use of this rail? I assume someone sells bits n bobs that will slide in an attach things like washing lines, etc etc? Any clues.. It does seem a waste having it but doing nothing? Suggestions please!!

Roof topper connects to it

 

[Bigted]

@altvic i checked @Bigted’s Facebook shop but found no product to fit the side rail. Is it called something else?

Hi all,

I do these at £1 each. Give me a shout it you want any.

 

[Docsu]

Yeah, that’s it. They’re a bitch to fit. You will need some lube. I remember helping @Joker 1299 fit one to his van at a club shop open day.

 

[Docsu]

Yeah, that’s it. They’re a bitch to fit. You will need some lube. I remember helping @Joker 1299 fit one to his van at a club shop open day.

Weak washing up liquid solution smeared on strip eases it in fine.