Limpet system for air awnings

Tambo2 replied on 03/04/2017 21:46

Posted on 03/04/2017 21:46

can anyone tell me if they have used this system on air awning & if it works. We have an air awning 2015 model & wanted to see if using this would create a closer fit to the Motorhome.

Ginger Bear replied on 08/07/2017 05:16

Posted on 08/07/2017 05:16

I wrote to Kampa explaining the damage limpets can cause to some alloy sided caravans and asked them to change the wording on their packaging . Up to now ( a month ) I have had no reply from the company which is not very impressive after spending over £ 1500 on their products ,  they don't have an e-mail contact and want you to ring customer services or write - bit of a joke company to deal with. I notice someone posted a link to a service bulletin regarding limpets and decals but all they wanted was to sell a hole punch so you can avoid placing them over one. The limpet product is not not fully fit for purpose and I would advise to avoid them and I am also thinking the same about Kampa.

spingram replied on 19/07/2017 21:41

Posted on 19/07/2017 21:41

Having just purchased a new Coachman VIP in March, a Kampa 330 air pro to go with it in June, I decided Limpets seemed like a great idea. As you'll know this is a large outlay. 

Having used Limpets for the first time we found some became detached after a day or two, especially the Limpet secured wheel cover. Not wanting to over tighten them, I simply loosened then back off, and reattached using about 1/4 turn. Despite this we found them to be very effective. 

However, upon removal I noticed around 12 white ring marks left on the bodywork. I tried polishing the marks out, but that had no effect.

So contacted Kampa who responded quite quickly, and they advised that the rings will disappear in the sun within a few days, but the process can be sped up by using a domestic hairdryer. Unfortunately his had no effect either. 

Like others I also believe the item not fit for purpose, as the fitment has damaged the new caravan.

I have written another email Kampa. 

 

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