One question that you may be asking yourself is, do all awnings fit a motorhome or perhaps how do awnings attach to motorhomes. Not all do, and they do come with different rail configurations. You can choose a ‘J’ rail awning or a ‘C’ rail awning. In this article, we’ll discuss the differences between these types of awnings, and how to find the one that fits your motorhome.
‘J’ rail awnings
If you’ve purchased a new motorhome or are thinking about purchasing one, you need to know whether ‘J’ rail motorhome awnings fit the vehicle. This rail, sometimes called a rain gutter or drip rail, is found at the rear of a motorhome. These awnings clip onto this rail and are usually secured to the vehicle with a screw or bolt. Whether you’ve drilled holes or not, you should place the awning rail between the ‘J’ rail and the roof screws.
If you are looking to install an awning yourself, you can purchase a drive-away fixing kit. This kit contains kador strips and figure 8 sections that attach to the rail. Once the figures are in place, slide the strips outwards and connect the figure eights. You’ll then need to secure them using sealant. If you’re using a drive-away awning, you can use the kador strip to fix the awning to the motorhome’s roof.
When installing ‘J’ rail awnings, make sure that you measure the length of your motorhome’s roof and roofline to determine which size you’ll need. Most awnings come with round beading along the edge. Use the Vango Pole and Clamp Kit to connect to the gutter rail. You’ll want to use the bullets kit to secure the awning in place when you’re in a moving vehicle.
C rail awnings
If you have a motorhome with a ‘C’ rail, you can install a ‘C’ rail awning. You can also buy a C-rail awning with round beading. These awnings fit onto your motorhome with a special drive-away awning fixing kit that comes with a kador strip and figure of eight plastic sections. Installing a C rail awning on your motorhome is not difficult.
C-rail awnings fit a motorhome because they attach to the roof rail. Unlike canopy awnings, these can be moved to fit into different angles and sizes of motorhomes. They can be set up to provide privacy and shade from the sun. C-rail awnings are also easily attached to a motorhome by using an awning rail. You can purchase a C rail awning kit for your motorhome or rain gutter rail.
The most important part of buying an awning is finding the one that fits your motorhome. To do this, you should first lower your caravan, and thread a string through the channel in the awning. Make sure the string is level with the ground. Mark the ends of the string, and then straighten it out. Once you have found the right awning, you can start shopping! If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.