overwidth awning options

[bagmaker]

Hi all, just checking out Jamglor's rig,
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(drool) and was thinking "gee, if that awning was on my rig, I bet it would be over 2500mm wide.
Now I am sure theirs isn't, so its not a problem but it got me thinking.
Mirrors and such are OK to have wider than 2500, something to do with safety and such, is there a loophole for awnings?
IF an awning was fixed to the body temporarily, so you didn't need tools to remove it?
Does anyone have options?

thanks,

[Dot]

With our bus we are very slightly (30mm) over width but the transport dept & the vehicle inspector for the roadworthiness were happy to accept the small over width. Also our bus tapers towards the top of the bus and that was a consideration and we do not have the awning with the arms on the side of the bus. Steve aka Ozefueler has his awning (an automatic one) on the top edge of his rigs roof.

[generdawg]

... his awning (an automatic one) on the top edge of his rigs roof.

Think you will find that is a feature of Paradise too. See Daryl and Annette's.

Keeps them from collecting branches and being scraped off in tight bush access.

dawg

[Dot]

Steve's is a domestic one and it went up where it is to get around the width thing/

[bagmaker]

then I would be overheight

[ozfueler]

Here's a photo of what Dot was describing on our coach, it's a full electric remote control house/patio awning (240 v) and only cost $1320. We've had it up for over 3 years now and are very happy with it. Steve...

[T1 Terry]

Here's a photo of what Dot was describing on our coach, it's a full electric remote control house/patio awning (240 v) and only cost $1320. We've had it up for over 3 years now and are very happy with it. Steve...

Are those stairs automatic as well? I have run into a problem with the Aust design rules now requiring the stairs to be available when the door opens, no climbing out to set them up any more. This is to do with the fire regulation requirements that also require an outward opening door, no more bi fold door allowed.
How stable is the electric awning in the wind? I need to repair/refit the awning to the Mazda after an altercation with the power pole beside our driveway and then the rust removal/complete reconstruction of the roof. Maybe an auto awning could be a better option, we have the 240vac organised.
Any chance of a link to where you purchased the awning and stairs?

T1 Terry

[Dot]

then I would be overheight

Another man boasting

[ozfueler]

The steps are elecric Terry, they sit in a channel below the internal steps and are supported on the top rail with bearings. A steel cable is atteched under the bottom step and runs to a 240 v low geared electric motor. The stairs descend under their own weight and in the last 25 cm of travel the bottom rails in the storage cavity slope downwards at about 30 degrees which allows the steps to drop and find their own level on the ground. To retract them the electric motor winds them up until they hit a switch at the top of their travel cutting power to the motor.




We purchased the awning from a company in Thomastown, Vic, I'll hunt up his details and post them for you tomorrow. We usually retract the awning if the winds get too strong and never leave it out overnight or if we are not there. Bill C, 'Busman' has similar awnings and he anchors his to the side of his bus with retractable poles, i'm sure he can give you some details on them, hope this helps. Steve...

[Newcastle George]

From info supplied by Steve by PM some time ago.

"Hi George, sorry for the delay in responding been out of contact in western Queensland.

I can't remember the business name (old age) but it is in Thomastown Vic, and he did have other sizes and spare parts for them if necessary.

Gerald's number is 0418 394 190. You will probably have to leave a message and he will get back to you.

His main business is Aluminium caravan awnings but when he brings in a container of alloy he has room for the other things which are a sideline for pocket money, thus the low prices.

I found him very good to deal with, hope it goes well, let me know.

Regards Steve..."