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Re: Motorised Awning
Maybe I have missed something but where has anyone posted a motorised awning as "silly and unnecessary", I would love one but short of removing the integrated awning and adding a roof one I do not see how it could be done as there is no room for a motor.
Finally, I have been here ten years or so and posted over 4000 times, in that time I have never come across anyone mocking another member for whatever reason. Many times I have asked a question and have received all kinds of suggestions, some good some less so BUT I have always regarded them as another person trying to give guidance even though that guidance may nor be relevant or needed.
I really hope CJ that you manage to get your motorised system, it would transform your use of the awning, I do feel though with respect it may have been better to accept the suggestions made in good faith, albeit some may not be appropriate for you.
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I can second that, he sorted out our peeling cupboard doors.Caraman wrote:If you get no joy can I suggest you contact the A-S Sales Manager Dave Williams who I have found very helpful.CJ1949 wrote:
Today, I have contacted Autosleeper to see if it's at all possible.
Dave.Williams@auto-sleepers.co.uk
The A-S Service Centre at Willersey carry out modifications to vans but it shouldn't be necessary to go down that route if the van hasn't left the production line yet.
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groundhog wrote:Maybe I have missed something but where has anyone posted a motorised awning as "silly and unnecessary", I would love one but short of removing the integrated awning and adding a roof one I do not see how it could be done as there is no room for a motor.
I don't know about others but the Thule Omnistor motor just replaces the bit you stick the crank into, on the left hand end. It then becomes fully automatic. Instructions here:
https://www.thule.com/-/s/approved/std.lang.all/47/22/914722.pdf
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groundhog wrote:I think that is for the roof mounted type awning not the integrated one. 8 stand to be corrected and if wrong would certainly look at fitting one.
That particular one is the same as the one fitted to my Symbol. I'd be surprised if the same didn't apply for others though, as it replaces the manual gearbox with a motor of the same size. It just depends on how accessible it is.
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CJ1949 wrote:" Mocking" ? Could a 'laughing' emotion not considered be one?IanH wrote:How can a practical and useful tip such as using a cordless drill for an otherwise, perhaps, difficult task be seen as mocking a disability?
A sensible use of a cordless drill and a hell of a lot cheaper than a motorising kit for an awning. AND you still have the drill for any other tasks, not much else you can do with an awning motor?
I thought it was very clever and, yes, in tin tent days, had similar for the corner steadies!
As a test Ian please try opening the awning with a drill attached to the handle (if this is possible) with your right arm tied behind your back.
For the record my wife is 4'11" and very small & quite frail & elderly also had my first caravan in 1968 so got a little bit of knowledge about steadies etc.
For those who think a 'motorised awning' with a remote is bit 'silly and unnecessary'
I assume they never use your TV remote but I suppose they get up to Manually change the channel?
Anyway please no more views or 'advice'
Thank you
What a strange reaction, you ask for help and now say no more views or advice!! Very strange, think you may be a bit sensitive as I have seen no evidence of mocking, just some friendly advice.
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When I collected my sussex duo van conversion, the mechanic in charge of the handover (an ordeal in itself) managed to get the handle stuck when showing me the awning. It took 3 of them to remove it. I’ve never been happy using it and rarely do so, partly because I fear it getting stuck.BornAgain wrote:Sometimes the end of the winding handle seems to get stuck in the socket and it can take quite a lot of fiddling around to remove it.
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Mine gets stuck sometimes but a bit of wiggling solves it.Sally wrote:When I collected my sussex duo van conversion, the mechanic in charge of the handover (an ordeal in itself) managed to get the handle stuck when showing me the awning. It took 3 of them to remove it. I’ve never been happy using it and rarely do so, partly because I fear it getting stuck.BornAgain wrote:Sometimes the end of the winding handle seems to get stuck in the socket and it can take quite a lot of fiddling around to remove it.
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Glad that I am not the only oneSally wrote:When I collected my sussex duo van conversion, the mechanic in charge of the handover (an ordeal in itself) managed to get the handle stuck when showing me the awning. It took 3 of them to remove it. I’ve never been happy using it and rarely do so, partly because I fear it getting stuck.BornAgain wrote:Sometimes the end of the winding handle seems to get stuck in the socket and it can take quite a lot of fiddling around to remove it.
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I always thought it was mine that was broken, but it appears to be a design issue.
Apologies for hijacking the thread though; I hope the original poster can get an electric one fitted.
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Re: Motorised Awning
Gently but with total conviction push the winding handle into the winding slot, Give it a quarter turn clockwise. Remove.
Try it and if it works give me a 'like'. The number of likes will show if this is the correct procedure, or not!
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