Five steps to porch awning heaven.
Caravan awning fitting instructions.
Securing the awning fabric.
As with full size awnings read the instructions and identify each part of the frame colour coding them to avoid any guesswork on site.
Slide the canvas into the awning channel and position it as accurately as you can.
The number of poles is dictated by the awning s size.
For diy fitting of awning rail make sure to use a suitable sealant to avoid leaks in the van wall.
To finish with fit the draught strip and wheel arch cover as well.
Again with your helper slide the stitched in cord of the awning material into the rope track on the caravan.
Re fitting the torsion assembly making sure that the grooves line up.
These manuals have been produced by fiamma and are provided as a guide to the installation of fiamma awnings.
Your awning may vary from the information provided.
If your caravan is lacking then this will need to be fitted in order for the coach screws supplied with the awning hardware to bite into a little more than just aluminium sheeting.
Roll the awning in and out several times to make sure that the fabric is square on the rollbar.
The roof poles fit into bracket pads that either slide or clip into position on the awning bead.
Awning rail is the most secure fixing method to use if you are fitting a porch or drive away awning and is the only suitable option if you want to fit a traditional caravan awning or roll out bag awning.
Our expert team at jillaroo caravan awnings accessories also provides full fitting for any products purchased.
The same is required when fitting the top brackets although 100mm x 100mm x 3mm aluminium plate painted vilotone white fixed into place with rivets and silicone.
Now pull out the awning to make sure that it operates properly.
Re fit the screws that secure the material in place.
Fit the front centre vertical pole through the roof canvas and leave it at an angle to support the roof.
Finally refit the support arms and refit the awning strap.
An f clamp holding the vinyl can help to get a better purchase on the material and make it easier to slide it on.
Secure the canopy fabric or alumaguard using one 6 x 3 8 hex head screw at both sides of the awning.
Don t lock the pads in place until the roof poles are correctly positioned.
Sometimes securing a clamp on the vinyl makes fitting the new awning on to the roll easier.
