*Important part which isn't shown in the video! I have sealed the roof bolts to the van! If you are doing this, don't forget to seal in and around the roof bolts/holes where the brackets are bolted to the van!*
Hi Darren. I love those Australian shades that fold out along side and also around the back of van. But I had to do my sunshade a bit differently as the wife did not want a tube strapped to the side. On my old twin slider I had awning rails installed both sides and then had a custom cloth shade made (£180). It has beading on two edges and additional loops and some extra fittings so I can slide it into the rail in various different ways depending on what the weather is doing and which way wind/ rain is blowing etc. I bought some tent poles and I now have loads of different ways to put the awning up. The big advantage being its not permanent on the van, you can change sides easily, it can take really high winds and when rolled up takes up very little space. I am really pleased with it.
Hi Clive sounds like you made a good decision with both side rails, great idea that. I did think about something like that myself too but I’m not very patient with putting everything back in a bag neatly after I’m done. I suppose there’s a lot of pros and cons which ever option you choose though 😄👍
Hi Darren, Great video! We are glad we could help out and supply you with some excellent ARB kit. Note to self, don't fall off a bike around you though! 😂 Kyle - Douglass Motors
Thanks guys lovely bit of kit, well happy with it and the chairs! Hahaha, yeah I can’t say the guy picked the best place to fall off, especially in front of me whilst I was filming 😂 (p.s for anyone wondering he was pretty much at standstill on gravel when he toppled over, not sure how he managed it!) Lol.
Hi Orry absolutely correct!I I have sealed my bolts and the holes, I'll try edit that into the video as its actually very important info mate thank you!
Had one on my T4 for a few years now. I’d recommend pinning down the guy lines as soon as the blind is out. I’ve had the wind catch & bend the poles a few times. A 2mtr square tarpaulin tacked into one side is a nice addition (as used by Overlander)
I had a Gulwing awning on a Landy I had. Good bit of kit. Might need to get the strap down kit, or in the wind you might struggle bro. Ive just fitted some roof rails recently. Decided not to go down the roof rack route. I can use my landy roof box IF more storage needed lol Bus coming along nice!
Hi Darren, Great video, thanks. How did you find out which brackets from Fiamma would suit your VW. I have a low roof Mercedes Sprinter and want to do similar but do not know which Fiamma brackets to order to do so and fit an ARB awning.
Hi Darren 👋 great video, it was really useful. I must’ve watched it about 6 times now. I’m not expecting you to know the answer to this but it’s worth a shot. I think I’m gonna order these brackets but I would quite like a half roof rack on the back half of my van. Do you think there’s a way to mount the roof rack on top of the brackets?
Hi Ian, yes it rolls up back in nice and easy, take a look on RUclips at some of the other ARB awning videos you will see the demonstration. I will be showing how it’s done soon too 👍
Ian livermore I’ve seen awning fitted with the same brackets as mine with a pop top but the rear bracket is fitted more towards the middle as the pop top hinges would be in the way 👍
*Important part which isn't shown in the video! I have sealed the roof bolts to the van! If you are doing this, don't forget to seal in and around the roof bolts/holes where the brackets are bolted to the van!*
I fitted the same brackets then found out you can also buy them in black finish in case other people are wondering. Sweet van 🙌
Simon Green very handy to know that! Would love some black ones for my van, it’s not too bad though as can’t really see my ones 👍👌🏼
Hi Darren, your link to the awning attach (fiamma) no longer works - do you know what model number it is?
@darrenvlogs1
Thanks Darren - I'm inspired and just ordering one for my T4 now
Your welcome! Part of the ARB crew now 😄
Hi Darren.
I love those Australian shades that fold out along side and also around the back of van. But I had to do my sunshade a bit differently as the wife did not want a tube strapped to the side.
On my old twin slider I had awning rails installed both sides and then had a custom cloth shade made (£180). It has beading on two edges and additional loops and some extra fittings so I can slide it into the rail in various different ways depending on what the weather is doing and which way wind/ rain is blowing etc. I bought some tent poles and I now have loads of different ways to put the awning up. The big advantage being its not permanent on the van, you can change sides easily, it can take really high winds and when rolled up takes up very little space. I am really pleased with it.
Hi Clive sounds like you made a good decision with both side rails, great idea that. I did think about something like that myself too but I’m not very patient with putting everything back in a bag neatly after I’m done. I suppose there’s a lot of pros and cons which ever option you choose though 😄👍
Hi Darren,
Great video! We are glad we could help out and supply you with some excellent ARB kit.
Note to self, don't fall off a bike around you though! 😂
Kyle - Douglass Motors
Thanks guys lovely bit of kit, well happy with it and the chairs!
Hahaha, yeah I can’t say the guy picked the best place to fall off, especially in front of me whilst I was filming 😂 (p.s for anyone wondering he was pretty much at standstill on gravel when he toppled over, not sure how he managed it!) Lol.
Nice one love the colour of the canvas....
Thanks Robbie yeah it’s a great colour, love the pvc bag as well the grey is a good match!
I’d recommend putting some sealant in and around the holes where the factory bolts were otherwise you’re likely to get water ingress
Hi Orry absolutely correct!I I have sealed my bolts and the holes, I'll try edit that into the video as its actually very important info mate thank you!
Had one on my T4 for a few years now. I’d recommend pinning down the guy lines as soon as the blind is out.
I’ve had the wind catch & bend the poles a few times. A 2mtr square tarpaulin tacked into one side is a nice addition (as used by Overlander)
Happened to me went straight over the van whilst I was in Romania the wind came out of nowhere 😂😂😂
Nice awning. I like it...do you have website to buy one for my caravelle please? Tanks
You edited putting it up really well, I’d love to see the uncut version.👍😂
It was the deciding/marking up the height which was the hardest part haha! Took a genuine 10 minutes mate!
Tube Darren
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I had a Gulwing awning on a Landy I had. Good bit of kit. Might need to get the strap down kit, or in the wind you might struggle bro. Ive just fitted some roof rails recently. Decided not to go down the roof rack route. I can use my landy roof box IF more storage needed lol
Bus coming along nice!
Hi Darren, Great video, thanks. How did you find out which brackets from Fiamma would suit your VW. I have a low roof Mercedes Sprinter and want to do similar but do not know which Fiamma brackets to order to do so and fit an ARB awning.
Cheers Darren, just got discount on ARB awning and brackets. Nice one 👍
Hi Paul that’s good glad it saves you a bit of money, did you go for the one with light? Well worth the bit extra 👍
Hi Darren, no didn’t go with the light. I have a light on side of my Crafter.
Once again thanks mate saved me £33. Cheers 🍻
Paul Smart brilliant I didn’t have one on my so it was needed! Crafter sounds good was you a transporter owner before?
Tube Darren yes mate had t5 for many years. Old codger now (57) so needed a bit more space and to be able to stand up and cook in a bit more comfort.
Another great idea 👍👍👍
Thanks Glynn, will that be your next addition now?!
No ,I already have a air awning 😂 but keep the updates coming
Looks sick mate 👌👌👌
Cheers for the help lad ;)
Looks good mate 😊👍
Cheers Mark :)
I have a direct 4x4 awning same as yours but fixed to the rails for the roof bars
Hi Darren 👋 great video, it was really useful. I must’ve watched it about 6 times now.
I’m not expecting you to know the answer to this but it’s worth a shot. I think I’m gonna order these brackets but I would quite like a half roof rack on the back half of my van. Do you think there’s a way to mount the roof rack on top of the brackets?
Thanks 👊🏼 and I wouldn’t have a clue tbh wouldn’t reccomend mounting any roof rack to an awning bracket, usually it’s the other way round
Looking good 👍
Quality mate 😎
Thanks Jon!!
You can buy an awning tie down strap, very useful. Good vid as usual.
That sounds good, is the for when driving? or when its out in use?
@@tubedarren when out in use ,if I remember it goes across front uprights.
Ray Chambers okay great I’ll take a look into this. The awning life style is all new to me 😃👌🏼
Nice video Darren . Just 1 question when you pack the awning away I take it you have to roll it up and pack it away in the case
Hi Ian, yes it rolls up back in nice and easy, take a look on RUclips at some of the other ARB awning videos you will see the demonstration. I will be showing how it’s done soon too 👍
Tube Darren cheers mate 👍. I’ve got a pop top on my t5 so dunno if it would fit mine
Ian livermore I’ve seen awning fitted with the same brackets as mine with a pop top but the rear bracket is fitted more towards the middle as the pop top hinges would be in the way 👍
1st August It was raining ,here in Leeds .
This may be a silly comment 😫 but which Fiamma brackets do I need? Is it the F45?
Hi Wendy I left the links in the description I hope it helped
hey @@tubedarren the link don't work anymore... is the F45 the right one??
Blue Inhaler , / , have you got Asthma , I ask because I have C.O.P.D , and it's very Debilitating !.
Love your van mate, is it 4x4?
Kirk hi mate thanks yes it’s a 4-motion
Is your van a 4 motion?
Yes it was a 4motion!
Mate, it was not a good place to drill :D, was like a nightmare movie to me 13:03
I know right, big risks right there! 😂
Shaking from the drugs man!!!! Joke lol
Haha yeah I suppose the caffeine and asthma inhalers could be considered as 😂👍
@@tubedarren only joking mate! To be honest i never noticed you shaking 😂😂😂
50’c man not hot