hi Chris, we have one - we are about to use it for 2 weeks in Guernsey, seems good quality for the short time we have had it up to test... can report back after a proper camping use soon. I know some others have the Kela 3 low also - I think perhaps @Geezso ? maybe. have a look at this thread for club discount I ordered from here and can recommend. https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/vip-member-discount-world-of-camping.13212/#post-135709Looking for a drive away awning and this one has popped on to my radar anyone come across it or have one?
oops I've just asked that question on another thread - many thanks !!the is what you need to fit to the awning via its C channel, also in the club shop I believe. once you have it in your hands its easy enough to work out how it works, but takes some practice to perfect; http://www.vango.co.uk/gb/driveaway-awning-kits/495-driveaway-kit-for-4mm-6mm-rails-4m-set.html
I have just bought one and the specification is very impressive and seems ideal even if a bit expensive at £500! I haven't used it yet having only just bought it yesterday but the fixing kit (additional extra for about £25) seems simple and all you seem to do is to wind out the awning on the California a little bit, insert the flexible mesh bit into the gap revealing the figure of 8 plastic thingy on the top of your awning box then finally tighten the awning up and then set up the Kela III and enjoy! - at least I hope it is that simple but please let me know if there is a better way - many thanks!!I indeed do have it. I think its brilliant. The low means no or very little tunnel sag. Perfect for the California. Various fixing options too. I attached the kela to our awning and tensioned up using the pole. Then we got the figure of 8 and kador strip. What an easy job, as long as you park correctly its virtually plug and play each time you return to site.
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I also have the Kela III low, used a couple of times so far & and love it. Although I do have a figure of 8 & kador strip I've never used them, instead i've have slotted the Kela straight into the awning recess. Even drove away and reconnected last time we were away - my partner fed the strip out/in as I inched the van out/in, positioning of the van when reconnecting is paramount but it worked a treat for usI have just bought one and the specification is very impressive and seems ideal even if a bit expensive at £500! I haven't used it yet having only just bought it yesterday but the fixing kit (additional extra for about £25) seems simple and all you seem to do is to wind out the awning on the California a little bit, insert the flexible mesh bit into the gap revealing the figure of 8 plastic thingy on the top of your awning box then finally tighten the awning up and then set up the Kela III and enjoy! - at least I hope it is that simple but please let me know if there is a better way - many thanks!!
This is a nice bit of kit and we used it last night in a camp site in Builth Wells - it rained so it was great to step out of the van into the dry - just been experimenting with some tension adjustments and can also see how you have slotted the Kela into the VW Awning recess and then tightened it - I also tried the figure of 8 plotting into the recess and this will also work so will try both - many thanksI also have the Kela III low, used a couple of times so far & and love it. Although I do have a figure of 8 & kador strip I've never used them, instead i've have slotted the Kela straight into the awning recess. Even drove away and reconnected last time we were away - my partner fed the strip out/in as I inched the van out/in, positioning of the van when reconnecting is paramount but it worked a treat for us![]()
http://www.driveaway-awnings.co.uk/khyam-kamper-baffle/Just back from a week in the Lakes with our new Kela III Low.
Very impressive bit of kit-bag to up in <. 15 mins without reverting to instructions. Attached via plastic fig 8 kit clipped onto top of roll out awning, 2 fabric loops over end and all good. One big day of rain and only complaint was wind through bottom of van and not being able to fire up night heater - fills awning up with exhaust fumes ! Very handy to have more space. Drove away twice, no hassles hooking back up both times.
Perhaps a vinyl skirt for that one side of the van between the wheels?Good point about the exhaust fumes from the heater NZCol!!
I did detect some fumes and tried to figure where it was coming from!
Anyone have any solutions apart from turning off the heater???
Did the fig 8 kit come with it or was this a separate purchase? ThanksJust back from a week in the Lakes with our new Kela III Low.
Very impressive bit of kit-bag to up in <. 15 mins without reverting to instructions. Attached via plastic fig 8 kit clipped onto top of roll out awning, 2 fabric loops over end and all good. One big day of rain and only complaint was wind through bottom of van and not being able to fire up night heater - fills awning up with exhaust fumes ! Very handy to have more space. Drove away twice, no hassles hooking back up both times.
figure of 8 was a separate purchase for me but i don't use that now, i just slide the kela strip straight into the wind out awning recessDid the fig 8 kit come with it or was this a separate purchase? Thanks
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