Nearside awning rail? It does Nowt!

[Birty]

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!!

 

[flying banana]

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!!

My washing line and roof topper use this rail

 

[18hunts]

As Flying Banana

 

[Jabberwocky]

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.

 

[Birty]

Ok. Good info. Will have another trawl of web/shop.

 

[ArunAlec]

A simple Tarp as an additional awning.

 

[SailSki]

The previous owner of our Vango Kela awning described how he sometimes set up the Kela on the opposite side of the van as a more separate accommodation and used the roll out awning on it’s own as normal - ie both sides at the same time

 

[Volkywagen]

It also acts as a good protection strip when resting ladders on it for roof rack, roof box access etc

 

[Loz]

I fitted the slide-in awning adapter and slide in another tarp and peg it down as a sun shade to stop the van heating up on the hot sunny days.

 

[Volkywagen]

I fitted the slide-in awning adapter and slide in another tarp and peg it down as a sun shade to stop the van heating up on the hot sunny days.

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

 

[Jabberwocky]

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

I think this one solution. https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/shop/p...nsert-c-channel-attach-drive-away-awnings-etc

 

[DrJuanKerr]

^^ What he said

 

[Volkywagen]

Blimey. They arnt cheap for what they are

 

[vwsween]

Blimey. They arnt cheap for what they are

Looks like the item for sale today in the "used accessories" section of this site.

 

[Jabberwocky]

Looks like the item for sale today in the "used accessories" section of this site.

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.

 

[Barbara]

I think this one solution. https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/shop/p...nsert-c-channel-attach-drive-away-awnings-etc

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.

I attach a very short awing on this side as it helps to keep the rain out of the sliding window.

 

[MattBW]

Arent those rubber strips standard? Or is that just on the beach?

As above I use it with a tarp with a kador strip sewed on.

 

[Perfectos]

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!!

Post 50 onwards shows The washing line brackets Big Ted makes

https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/big-ted-printz-new-vip-trade-partner.19181/page-3#post-336516

 

[Dazza-doo]

Hi, we have one of these we had fitted to our Landy, going to try mounting onto rail, Quick Pitch shower curtain

 

[blondebier]

I believe it's called a "C" channel. Its possible to buy awnings, canopies, washing drying lines etc that will fit this rail.

I like the sound of a canopy that fits in to this rail. It would be great for some temporary shelter for when pitching up or taking down when it's wet.

Does anyone have any experience (pictures even better) of a canopy they'd recommend?

 

[DrJuanKerr]

Is there any reason why a kador strip attached to a basha or similar couldn't be threaded into the rail?

 

[Loz]

Is there any reason why a kador strip attached to a basha or similar couldn't be threaded into the rail?

I added the adaptor strip to allow a tarp with a kador as the rail on its own is too wide.

 

[DrJuanKerr]

@Loz Is this the bad boy your referring to?
https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/shop/p...nsert-c-channel-attach-drive-away-awnings-etc
I must confess to not trying some kador strip directly into the channel without this insert. Is it essential or will Kador fit in to the channel direct thereby negating the need to spend this additional ~£100

 

[Tom Rae]

Might be useful for a small shelter for bikes - and charging E bikes, perhaps using a tarp as Loz suggests.

Tom

 

[Loz]

@Loz Is this the bad boy your referring to?
https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/shop/p...nsert-c-channel-attach-drive-away-awnings-etc
I must confess to not trying some kador strip directly into the channel without this insert. Is it essential or will Kador fit in to the channel direct thereby negating the need to spend this additional ~£100

yes, that's the adaptor