Exterior Anti Flap Kit

NoWorries

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Hi All,

I am wanting to get a AFK but my dilemma is that where my van is parked I can not extend the awning
Can anyone tell me what length I need to purchase is as they come in Long, Medium and Short.
My van is a Full Height 18-57 2012 model

Thanks heaps
Lindsay
 

Dobbie

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Whatever size is advised they are adjustable to an extent as the two pieces slot together.

For that size van I'd guess a medium but it's a guess!

Which brand are you looking at? And, have you considered the extra curved bar you can add to the centre of the awning? It really helps with pushing the rain away from pooling on the awning, as well as giving the extra strength in high winds.

If it's of any help, we had a grasshopper (from sunbusters) which is strong but we found the yellow clip things were hard on the hands.

We're now going for the Fiamma version which has lift up fixing points and looks easier for us to handle.
 

Drover

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You'd really need to measure, as you couldn't be sure what size Jayco may have fitted. Mine are a nice solid set with no plastic fittings at all, mine are Aussie Travellers I have 2 extendable bars in the middle (just like tent poles ) slight curve and I fit pool noodle over them................the side rails will extend for about 250mmm I think so a measure would be in order................Make sure you read the instructions the holes in the barrel really need to be in the correct spot and is easy to stuff up, round off the holes or they will mark the awning in time maybe wear it thru.

Can you extend your awning downward without pulling the arms out too far....as in pop the arms off the bottom clips ??
 

Tuppy

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Hi All,

I am wanting to get a AFK but my dilemma is that where my van is parked I can not extend the awning
Can anyone tell me what length I need to purchase is as they come in Long, Medium and Short.
My van is a Full Height 18-57 2012 model

Thanks heaps
Lindsay
 

Tuppy

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Lindsay...I note This thread is old, but...I referred to the Aussie Traveller website which says 2000-2100 is small, 2200-2300 medium, and 2300-2400 is large. My 20ft awning measured 2310, so I ordered large...seemed logical to me. But in my discussions with them (because I want black ones, which they will no at a nominal extra cost), they told me that as my awning is a Dometic, I would need Medium. I then said that your website says 2310 would need Large, to which he replied..."if your awning is a Dometic, you will need Medium "every day of the week"! Go figure...?
 

Dobbie

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I think you need a medium to understand that logic!

"Medium" as in intermediary between real and spirit world.

Talking of which it's Halloween, the unfathomable advertising hype for the impressionable young who think tricking or treating has some relevance or meaning.

I can't understand why an ancient Druid or Celtic rite has morphed into this festival of fright.

and....just visited the big green shed and was wished a "happy halloween".
What irony...a happy fright?

Now I'm really grumpy.

GOF time.

:o
 
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