VanLog 13 CAMPER CONVERSION Ford Transit Custom AWNING FITTING MORNING! HOW TO

[@equipeoutdoors]

Ooooh sharp shinned sparrow hawk!! Good stuff!!

[@josharnold2508]

The black plastic fittings you are using as spacers between the L-bracket and bars are actually supposed to be used as caps on the roof rack where the bars attach to the rack feet.

[@patj9743]

I'm really enjoying this. Keep it up....and yes I know this all completed some time ago.

[@HughTube]

I don't think it will ever be completed haha. That's what I love about the van is the evolution

[@Venom1985UK]

Just a suggestion but could you flip the “L” brackets so then the awning is lower and closer to the van or would it foul the door?

[@HughTube]

I can't remember the tolerances but if you need to do it maybe this could work!

[@illag1962]

Please ignore my earlier comment regarding purchase. I have since read the other comnents. Thank you

[@hermitld]

Like the bird!! Great instruction video too.

[@illag1962]

Hi I was wondering where you purchased the roof bars and awning set?

[@HughTube]

Try either ulti bar or rhino roof racks

[@deadscary]

Wondering if you mounted the L brackets to hang over the end of the roof bars would that then close up the gap to the van or would it then get in the way of the door?

[@HughTube]

I did try this, but yes it got in the way of the side door. I was going to see if the roof rack can come with a lower or shorter bracket as that would bring it down a good amount.

[@Ndhomewood]

Really liking the vids but sorry that is not how you mount it. The black caps you’ve sat it on are supposed clip over the brackets that are attaching the roof bar to your van to hide the nuts and make it harder for someone to steal your roof bars. Sure you have figured this out by now as it is 3 years after you posted this vid. 👍

[@HughTube]

cheers for the input and yes even the van has changed now haha

[@subzero9460]

There is a gap where the awning meets the van roof which would let the rain in!

[@vibeflyer]

Could the black brackets be put on facing down to minimise the gap?

[@HughTube]

I think I tried this but it pushed the awning away from the van too much

[@Radio4ManLeics]

Are you sure that awning shouldnt be mounted *below* the bars, right on top of the door? 😯 The tall angles I think might be for low vans such as the Caddy....?

[@HughTube]

It worked fine for the time I had it

[@mattmccallum182]

I’m struggling to find this awning or anything similar online/eBay/amazon... any suggestions on where to buy this product or something very similar? Cheers

[@HughTube]

Really sorry as this was so long ago I can't remember

[@carlosbravo9874]

Hi, where did you buy that awning, could you share the link?

[@HughTube]

Hi Carlos, I got it off ebay but the listing has gone now

[@carlosbravo9874]

@@HughTube thank you and congratulations for your job with the van.

[@willlaplusbelledesminiz996]

good job ;)

[@RobertPunt]

nice work and video's. any plans for solar panels, roof vent?

[@HughTube]

Hi Robert, no roof vent but maybe a de humidifier. Definitely going to get a solar panel, may buy one in the week coming! Just got to get the money together.

[@RobertPunt]

HughTube google mobisun just USB powerbank with 6. 13. 26 or 100w solarpanels i use it in my Ford Focus wagon can use the 20000mh bank for two days camera tablet and phone solar will keep it 60% up all the time never run out. If you need it. Make the big boy solare a futere project. Stealth vent can also be in the floor.

[@HughTube]

Robert Punt thanks so much for all the info!!! Very helpful

[@kris60700]

Hey man, where did you purchase your awning from?

[@HughTube]

I got it off ebay, it was around £250