As with full size awnings read the instructions and identify each part of the frame colour coding them to avoid any guesswork on site.
Caravan awning fitting instructions.
Roll the awning in and out several times to make sure that the fabric is square on the rollbar.
An f clamp holding the vinyl can help to get a better purchase on the material and make it easier to slide it on.
For diy fitting of awning rail make sure to use a suitable sealant to avoid leaks in the van wall.
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.
Securing the awning fabric.
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.
Slide the canvas into the awning channel and position it as accurately as you can.
To finish with fit the draught strip and wheel arch cover as well.
Fit the front centre vertical pole through the roof canvas and leave it at an angle to support the roof.
Secure the canopy fabric or alumaguard using one 6 x 3 8 hex head screw at both sides of the awning.
Re fitting the torsion assembly making sure that the grooves line up.
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.
Our expert team at jillaroo caravan awnings accessories also provides full fitting for any products purchased.
Your awning may vary from the information provided.
The number of poles is dictated by the awning s size.
Again with your helper slide the stitched in cord of the awning material into the rope track on the caravan.
Re fit the screws that secure the material in place.
Sometimes securing a clamp on the vinyl makes fitting the new awning on to the roll easier.
2 1 for vinyl awnings place screw through awning rail polyrod and canopy approximately 1 in from the end of.
Five steps to porch awning heaven.
Don t lock the pads in place until the roof poles are correctly positioned.
Finally refit the support arms and refit the awning strap.
