Sunblocker for wind out awning (2 Viewers)

[Jimuck]

Off to France for our second ever trip this September and decided the wrap around for the awning is too much of a faff. Noticed people using sunblockers on the front only and wondered if anyone can suggest a good one.
I assume they just fit in the groove on the awning front.

James

 

[daveandsan]

I use the Thule sun blocker.

 

[Janine]

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[Richard n Ann]

I bought some netting stuff on ebay, then Ann sewed a curtain wire in one end, then I hammered some 20mm ringlets it it to fasten it down, works great and super cheap

 

[Kannon Fodda]

I've looked at all the specialist pre-made ones, which are great as they can integrate into the slots on the front of the awning, but they also cost a fair chunk. But as my tie down straps go into the front awning slot the specialist ones can't go there too, and the tie down is usually essential. And the specialists really do want an arm and a leg if you want something for a side. And yet the sun moves during the day so inevitably I find any screen needs to be moveable, or else I'm going to be hemmed in if I have stuff on all sides.

So I'm experimenting with simple cheapo shade cloths with eyelets and bungee cords, off the likes of Amazon. 2x2m 90% shade nets are less than £20.

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[Kingalbi]

Gazebo sides of Amazon £15

 

[ChrisL]

I've looked at all the specialist pre-made ones, which are great as they can integrate into the slots on the front of the awning, but they also cost a fair chunk. But as my tie down straps go into the front awning slot the specialist ones can't go there too, and the tie down is usually essential. And the specialists really do want an arm and a leg if you want something for a side. And yet the sun moves during the day so inevitably I find any screen needs to be moveable, or else I'm going to be hemmed in if I have stuff on all sides.

So I'm experimenting with simple cheapo shade cloths with eyelets and bungee cords, off the likes of Amazon. 2x2m 90% shade nets are less than £20.

I was thinking of using some of these to attach a tarp to the awning rail?

NA 4 Pcs Multi Function Awning Rail Stoppers Stainless Steel Awning Rail Stoppers Lifting Eye Bolts forCaravan Motorhome Campervan Camping Tent https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09NBC7JX9?tag=mhf04-21

 

[Kannon Fodda]

I was thinking of using some of these to attach a tarp to the awning rail?

NA 4 Pcs Multi Function Awning Rail Stoppers Stainless Steel Awning Rail Stoppers Lifting Eye Bolts forCaravan Motorhome Campervan Camping Tent https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09NBC7JX9?tag=mhf04-21

That could work - if you remember to put some in the middle of the rail before you fit the tie down straps towards the ends

 

[ChrisL]

That could work - if you remember to put some in the middle of the rail before you fit the tie down straps towards the ends

My Fiamma tie downs don't need to be slid in from the ends, you can just point the hook end upwards, slot the tie down in from the front and lower the hook end and they can't fall out, just whack your peg into the ground and attach the strap.

 

[Two on Tour]

Off to France for our second ever trip this September and decided the wrap around for the awning is too much of a faff. Noticed people using sunblockers on the front only and wondered if anyone can suggest a good one.
I assume they just fit in the groove on the awning front.

James

We have three Flexi-Shades sun blocker which are 1.4 metres wide rather than just one long one as we find using either one, two or the three gives us more options.

Flexishades

No Deliveries Between 7th-15th September

flexishades.co.uk

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[Flairy]

Rose awnings had mine 30 years still good just slides in.

 

[royandsharont]

I've looked at all the specialist pre-made ones, which are great as they can integrate into the slots on the front of the awning, but they also cost a fair chunk. But as my tie down straps go into the front awning slot the specialist ones can't go there too, and the tie down is usually essential. And the specialists really do want an arm and a leg if you want something for a side. And yet the sun moves during the day so inevitably I find any screen needs to be moveable, or else I'm going to be hemmed in if I have stuff on all sides.

So I'm experimenting with simple cheapo shade cloths with eyelets and bungee cords, off the likes of Amazon. 2x2m 90% shade nets are less than £20.

I’m guessing you may have a Fiamma canopy. If so the Fiamma sun blocker fits easily with no problems for the tie down fitting. You can also roll it up with attached fittings and leave it attached to the rail if you wished, not for driving though

 

[Lenny HB]

We have three Flexi-Shades sun blocker which are 1.4 metres wide rather than just one long one as we find using either one, two or the three gives us more options.

Flexishades

No Deliveries Between 7th-15th September

flexishades.co.uk

Snap they are actually 1.5m wide well ours are.

 

[Ridgeway]

Snap they are actually 1.5m wide well ours are.

Snap !

 

[9Etype]

I’ve used the Sunblocker on the front of my awning and it works great. It just slides into the groove, super easy to set up. Make sure to get one that’s UV resistant, though. I got mine from Amazon.

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[Brains]

We have Flexishades as well
As they seem to be the most versatile and you can fit as many as you want/need, 2, 3 or 4

 

[DJT]

This is the one we used and it suits an awning of 4.5 mtrs. It also can be used as a rain blocker as it is waterproof
The make is Dometic
DJT

 

[Beltie]

I've looked at all the specialist pre-made ones, which are great as they can integrate into the slots on the front of the awning, but they also cost a fair chunk. But as my tie down straps go into the front awning slot the specialist ones can't go there too, and the tie down is usually essential. And the specialists really do want an arm and a leg if you want something for a side. And yet the sun moves during the day so inevitably I find any screen needs to be moveable, or else I'm going to be hemmed in if I have stuff on all sides.

I have the Lilypad ones. You can use tie downs with them. You simply cut out a section of beading and feed the tie downs in as you insert the bead into the channel. This was Lilypad's advice.
I use their tie downs, much stronger than the Fiamma ones.

So I'm experimenting with simple cheapo shade cloths with eyelets and bungee cords, off the likes of Amazon. 2x2m 90% shade nets are less than £20.

 

[Jimuck]

Thanks for all the great info.

Just ordered a 4m keder strip from e#%$y £ 8.68 and intend to sew on something like mosquito netting or similar and attach with bungies. That's the plan at the moment anyway!

(Should point out Mrs Jimuck is sewing!!)

 

[Richard n Ann]

This is our home made one

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