17' Series Awning size/Annexe & Curved Roof Bars

[mbr37746]

Quick one - I can't get to my van (it's in storage ) and I need to measure the awning for an annexe. Is it a 15' (centre to centre on awning legs) awning on the 17.56?
Cheers!

 

[Pace]

15 could be it,will measure for you later. Pace.

 

[mbr37746]

Cheers @Pace

 

[Pace]

4.265metres is the measurement you need.

 

[mbr37746]

Thankyou @Pace. Much appreciated.
So here's the next question - I think I've decided that we will get a Coast DIY annexe kit, 14'. A couple of reasons, we will only use the annexe for our christmas break of 2 weeks and maybe a couple of 3-4 day breaks throughout the year. The rest of the time we are happy with the shadesail alternative as most of our getaways are short 1 or 2 nighters. The rest of theyear it will be stored dry and tight in the shed. Is it really worth spending the extra cash on a custom job??
As for the roof bars, how many do I need, is getting 2 better than 1?

 

[Pace]

Good plan, i'd stick to it. I got the Aussie Traveller Anti flap kit and 2 roof bars to keep the awning from sagging. Everytime the awning is out. AFK and roof bars are installed.
Your welcome. Cheers Pace.

 

[Cheyne78]

Just fitted mine on the weekend @Pace now I'm dying to see how it goes

 

[Pace]

Just fitted mine on the weekend @Pace now I'm dying to see how it goes

Fitted what item??

 

[dagree]

What ever it was I'll check it out on the weekend

 

[Cheyne78]

Fitted what item??

The AFK and 2 roof bars @Pace

 

[dagree]

The AFK and 2 roof bars @Pace

Just hope we don't have to test them in gale force winds this weekend @Cheyne78 !!!

 

[james saunders]

After reading this I just rang jayco and asked them to fit a AFK kit to my new van before pick up also asked for 2 roof bars and the said its an overkill ? There only fitting one roof bar ?

 

[Still_dreamin]

We already had the Aussie Traveller anti-flap kit for our awning. They are absolutely fantastic. As @Pace said, we use them every time the awning gets used. We did notice it sagged, just a little, in the middle, so we have recently put on some roof bars. We were planning on one but our service guy suggested two would be better. Our awning doesn't move at all now. We are very happy with the finished product.

We also have a full annex on our van, which we only use twice a year for a couple of weeks each time. I do enjoy the benefit of the extra room it provides during long stays. It also is great to store and secure the bikes at night time to prevent theft.

 

[james saunders]

Ok just rang jayco and asked them to fit two roof bars please,better to overkill and be safe then sorry I think

 

[Simon]

My annexe was custom made and fitted. They installed sail tracks and press studs attached to the van to connect the side walls and top and bottom skirts to the van for a tight seal. Does the DIY kit attach this way?

I got two doors both with fly screen on both ends. The whole annexe fits like a glove, very happy with it. If your in eastern Melb, try Alpine Annexes.