Fiamma Awning
Submitted: Saturday, Nov 07, 2009 at 15:25
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Lynnie
Hi Guys,
We've just bought a secondhand 2005 Jayco Dove Outback ready for our 12 weeks across the top adventure next winter (Brissie to
Exmouth).
The camper came with a Fiamma awning and no annexe. We've now been told that these awnings are'nt strong enough for annexe walls but as we really need some sort of outside structure, can anyone suggest something suitable for the Fiamma.. We thought perhaps shade cloth side walls if we used some sort of poles under the awning for support? Or would these be too heavy also? We've even thought maybe a stand alone 'gazebo' from K-Mart might just suffice?
If anyone has a Fiamma and/or any suggestions would be great.
Cheers...Lynnie
Reply By: Blaze (Berri) - Saturday, Nov 07, 2009 at 18:18
Saturday, Nov 07, 2009 at 18:18
Gday Lynnie,
We have a Jayco Eagle with a Fiamma and we use a full shade cloth enclosure made up of 3 pieces. I have seen the Fiamma walls and IMHO I believe they would be fine, provided you used the awning legs on the ground and pegged and not attached to the sides of the van, which to be honest I dont like even doing in the calmest conditions.
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Reply By: henpecked - Saturday, Nov 07, 2009 at 19:38
Saturday, Nov 07, 2009 at 19:38
Howdy Lynnie,
We have a Fiamma wind-out awning on our Goldstream with full canvas walls for the annexe. It is a bit fiddley to put up so we only use it for prolonged stays.
If you decide on shade cloth you will still have the same amount of fiddleing as we do with canvas.
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Reply By: Member - Rod N (QLD) - Saturday, Nov 07, 2009 at 19:51
Saturday, Nov 07, 2009 at 19:51
I have a Fiamma awning and have one end wall plus shade cloth walls. Have a look at this site for Fiamma walls etc
Fiamma Awning Accessories
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Follow Up By: Lynnie - Sunday, Nov 08, 2009 at 14:13
Sunday, Nov 08, 2009 at 14:13
Many thanks for your input and advice everyone...especially the link to the Fiamma accessories...hubby is browsing them as we speak.
Cheers
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Reply By: PradOz - Sunday, Nov 08, 2009 at 20:00
Sunday, Nov 08, 2009 at 20:00
HI There is a company that will make them in
Maroochydore - I found them at the Rosehill caravan and
camping show this year, and after that they were heading off to
Melbourne for that show.
Unfortunately I cant find their number now. I was looking at same awning on my swan and was looking at annexe options. When I spoke to them they would come to you (if you are local) and measure up, then make it and come back and fit it. For me being in
Sydney it worked out cheaper to travel up for a holiday and they said they would do all measurements and install in the van
park while we were there. They said just go off and enjoy yourself and it would be done while we were away enjoying our holiday. I could not find anyone else at the show that offered same confidence and professionalism. It was just too hard for some of them there, and plain too expensive from others. In the end I have not done anything just yet as I decide on the future of my travel plans, vans etc. If i find the card i will post up their details, but would recommend you do some research on similar businesses there and hopefully get to check them out....
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