Awning wall brackets

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· Posted: 29.01.2014 · #1

I am about to put a set of awning wall brackets on the camper it's not as easy as I thought no matter what way I set them they look of level I did not drill yet any ideas on how much play to leave on the legs

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· Posted: 30.01.2014 · #2

Paddy, I'm having my awning re attached and repaired at Anchorpoint motorhomes in Birdhill next week. It's €52 + vat an hour and he reckons it will be up and fixed in under 3 hours

Just in case you chicken out.....

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· Posted: 30.01.2014 · #3

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Just in case you chicken out.....

Discretion is the better part of valour.

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· Posted: 30.01.2014 · #4

I got a few tips on utube and flamma website so I will give it a go today

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· Posted: 30.01.2014 · #5

measure twice, drill/cut once as an old joiner used to tell me

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· Posted: 30.01.2014 · #6

I got it done ok the first one was on the garage door which was handy enough as I could open and close the door to make sure it wasn't hitting of anything the one at the front was a bit harder so stuck it on with duck tape until I was sure it wasn't hitting of the door when opened I had to drill into cupboard which was tricky as there all sorts of wiring and units I put the rafter in the wardrobe with wall fixings provided it looked like a small job but it took me a good few hours to do it so happy days

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· Posted: 30.01.2014 · #7

Paddyx you have some nerve and I like your confidence. Well done that you accomplished it. I admire you and wish I could do things like that.

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· Posted: 30.01.2014 · #8

Thanks jack
Normally I would just bull in with the drill and make a bags of it as I have done in the past but now I am retired I have the time to Suss it out but I'm sure in future travels someone will point out a mistake I made such is life anyway I'm happy enough with the result

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· Posted: 31.01.2014 · #9

Well that's all that counts if you are happy with it yourself. Anyone who points out a fault in it, tell them to take a running jump to themselves!

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· Posted: 31.01.2014 · #10

In case you hadn't thought about it, fill each hole you have drilled with sealant before putting the bolt through to keep any chance of water out.

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· Posted: 31.01.2014 · #11

I did I used wurth bond and seal so it should be good and strong as I will be on lakeshore a lot once the fishing starts it can get very windy very quick

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· Posted: 31.01.2014 · #12

I was wondering in 2012 why we have awnings in Ireland. I put it out once and it was quickly wound in again. Thankfully it came in handy in 2013 for some sun shelter, lets hope they are out a lot in 2014

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· Posted: 31.01.2014 · #13

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I still wonder about them. You park up the van put out the awning set up the table and chairs and you have perfect shade for about 2 hours.

I've often thought about ditching the awning and having a pop up free standing awning instead. Could be left at home all winter (and most of the summer

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· Posted: 31.01.2014 · #14

Yeah to be honest if I was buying a van and it had no awning I wouldn't really worry. I have a pop up/scissor type Gazebo.

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· Posted: 31.01.2014 · #15

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Gazebo.

That's the word I was looking for. These senior moments are becoming all too frequent

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· Posted: 31.01.2014 · #16

I keep a pop up tent for those time you know 5.15 am moments

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· Posted: 31.01.2014 · #17

If it had been 5.05am
It could have become known as a craic S.OS

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