Fiamma F80S Awning Install on a Sprinter! - Nomaddict Sprinter 4X4 Build!

[@shesails3313]

Your very last comment about the brackets lining up is what I watched the video for. Thank you!

[@nomaddict5279]

Awesome! Glad it was useful!

[@hunterhastings6535]

Keep it up, videos like this are super valuable to all of us. Cheers.

[@nomaddict5279]

Hey thank you so much for the feedback! I’m glad they are useful!

[@JonMarinello]

Super helpful video it’s exactly what I need to replace my old F 65 classic with the new F 80 awning. Thanks for the help!😊

[@nomaddict5279]

Hey awesome! Glad to hear it! Thanks for the feedback.

[@DJJENKO]

Great video btw. And awesome van. Love the auto side door and step bar

[@nomaddict5279]

Hey thank you so much! I appreciate the comment!

[@chriscrook7511]

Really useful video. Just what I’ve been looking for. Cheers 👍

[@nomaddict5279]

Awesome, thanks for the feedback! Glad it was useful!

[@The100jak]

Thank you for this very useful video!

[@nomaddict5279]

No problem! Glad you found it useful!

[@homelight9321]

Please do a video on mounting the foot mounts to van. Thanks!

[@hornet224]

Comment: The four (4) #6 sheet metal screws must be drilled to fit. It helps keeps the mounting brackets from sliding fore and aft. Without them, the awning will lever off the bracket when the awning is cranked out.

[@kernejordan6454]

Will buy that one

[@DrMarkRobertWilkinson]

Hi is there Fiamma product code for the Mercedes sprinter fitting kit that you used? I have the same rails as you on my MWB 2018 sprinter. thank you

[@johnnypena1083]

12:47. Make sure to grease those leg pivots. I broke mine one time. Cheap metal.

[@DrMarkRobertWilkinson]

Hi is there a Fiamma product code for the Mercedes sprinter (with rails) installation kit thank you

[@newageaz]

Why do you need the Sikaflex adhesive - does it say to use that in the instructions provided by the vendor?

[@nomaddict5279]

It does recommend it, and without something like it, the metal plates might rub the paint off of the roof. It's been a while since I installed it and I can't remember how much space there was between the metal plates and the roof

[@kpower8723]

So there’s no bolts that are required to drill Into the roof of the van correct? It just uses the channel and sikaflex?

[@nomaddict5279]

That’s correct! The bolt heads slide into the factory rails.

[@DJJENKO]

Hi. I have bought a vw crafter camper with this awning. Do you know if the centre tension support comes with it. I can’t find it anywhere Was hoping to see it in your video.

[@nomaddict5279]

I don’t believe mine came with one. I don’t know that it is really needed. Ours seems pretty tight without any additional tensioner. It looks like you can buy one to add to it, but I don’t think it comes with one.

[@DJJENKO]

@@nomaddict5279 ok cheers

[@sergiomaravilla]

Great video! I’m building one myself and noticed the Amp Research side steps. How was that install? A couple shops don’t want to touch them on a Sprinter.

[@nomaddict5279]

Hey thank you! So the steps…they were a bit of a pain, but not terrible. Mostly just time consuming. I lucked out and got the version that has a module you plug into the OBDII port that knows when any doors are open or closed so I didn’t have to wire the door sensors and tap into the door wiring. However, when I talked to them recently while ordering something else, they mentioned that the version I got is now out of stock due to parts shortages, so I think they are only selling the one that requires all of the door sensor wiring for now. If I were you I would wait until they have the other version in stock. I think the most frustrating part of the whole installation was figuring out exactly where to drill the holes for the step brackets. The instructions should have used photographs, but instead they are line drawings that make it a little hard to figure out where to mount brackets. I need to make a video that shows where mine are installed so that it’s easier for others. When you go to install them, hit me up and I will be sure to get a video out there. There’s a guy with a channel named “out of Ipswitch “ who made a video that walks through a lot of the installation and he covers the door wiring portion if you do go with that version. I’m very glad we went with these steps, though. They work really well! Also, be sure you order them from sprinterstore.com. I think other places may sell them but this place has steps / brackets that are specific to the sprinter van and not just a generic model that you have to figure out how to mount. Good luck to you!

[@sergiomaravilla]

@@nomaddict5279 would you be able to tell me the difference between the inside step of the van and the amp step when deployed? Trying to find a side step that will work for both my wife and I. Considering the Owl, but that one still sits a little too high for her.

[@nomaddict5279]

@@sergiomaravilla I would be happy to measure that for you! It’ll be later this evening. I’m with you though, the amp power steps seemed to be one of the lower ones that would actually help us, whereas the other ones were not low enough to be worth it. My wife and one of my kids are shorter so they really needed something that would split the difference between the ground and the built-in step and this did that pretty well.

[@nomaddict5279]

@@sergiomaravilla OK, so the amp step on the passenger side is 10.5” from the ground to the top of the step. Keep in mind we have slightly taller tires than stock, so stock height tires would put the step lower to the ground. From the amp step to the built-in passenger step it is 12”. From the amp step to the sliding door built-in step it is 12.5”. Let me know if you need anything else! I plan to make a video about the power steps so you might subscribe so you’ll know when I get that video published.

[@sergiomaravilla]

@@nomaddict5279 it looks like it splits the difference while maintaining clearance while driving. That’d be greatly appreciated. No rush!!!

[@todd6076]

What did you end up doing with the "O" screw? Did you drill it through the plate into the awning?

[@nomaddict5279]

I honestly can't remember… Next time I climb up there I will take a look and see

[@todd6076]

Don't worry about it. I'll figure it out. Thanks for the video.