Posted on 18/08/2019 21:20
Has anyone tried using magnets to close the gap on porch awnings ? We've got a vango Kalari air awning but it sits right down the middle of the side window towards the front of the caravan and the supplied pole obviously doesn't bend to the shape of the window. We were wondering if using strong magnets above and below the window would work ? Any suggestions welcome.
Posted on 18/08/2019 21:20 by vodkamolly71Has anyone tried using magnets to close the gap on porch awnings ? We've got a vango Kalari air awning but it sits right down the middle of the side window towards the front of the caravan and the supplied pole obviously doesn't bend to the shape of the window. We were wondering if using strong magnets above and below the window would work ? Any suggestions welcome.
Posted on 20/08/2019 10:22
I have found using central heating foam pipe insulation (the grey stuff that is split along its length and comes 1mtr lengths) placed on the back poles makes an excellent packer to push the awning tighter against the van and forms a very good seal and is very cheap., the 22mm ID fits my back poles perfectly
In my case it is also very close in colour to the interior of the awning so doesn't look out of place either.
Wickes, or any good plumbing/building supplier will have it in stock.
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Posted on 20/08/2019 10:51 by MilothedogIt will if its cut to length below and above the window
Posted on 20/08/2019 10:22 by MilothedogI have found using central heating foam pipe insulation (the grey stuff that is split along its length and comes 1mtr lengths) placed on the back poles makes an excellent packer to push the awning tighter against the van and forms a very good seal and is very cheap., the 22mm ID fits my back poles perfectly
In my case it is also very close in colour to the interior of the awning so doesn't look out of place either.
Wickes, or any good plumbing/building supplier will have it in stock.
Posted on 20/08/2019 11:54 by RufsI have the Kampa limpet system, but this looks like something worth trying, in addition to the limpets i sometimes just push in a block of foam but does not look the part, so a couple of 1mtr lengths per pole would do the business.
Posted on 20/08/2019 12:02
If you shop around you'll find that they are available in different thicknesses in both 15 & 22 mm so depending on the gap, you can workout what is best suited. The thicker type is intended to give better thermal insulation when used for its intended purpose.
Posted on 18/08/2019 21:20 by vodkamolly71Has anyone tried using magnets to close the gap on porch awnings ? We've got a vango Kalari air awning but it sits right down the middle of the side window towards the front of the caravan and the supplied pole obviously doesn't bend to the shape of the window. We were wondering if using strong magnets above and below the window would work ? Any suggestions welcome.
vodkamolly71
Caravanner from South Yorkshire