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Subject Topic: Awning for Conway Cruiser folding camper Post Reply Post New Topic
Personandy5898
09/7/2017 at 7:15am
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We have just bought a 1998 Conway Cruiser, the awning on it is fine, but we are looking for a pop up awning (if one exists) or a caravan awning ideally not too expensive which we can use with our Camper as the awning with it is huge just for a weekend away.
I know this is has been discussed loads of times but if anyone has pictures of how they have attached an awning ideally without having to add a zip to it would be brilliant to see.
Ta


Persongreasychipbutty
09/7/2017 at 1:06pm
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Hi have a quick look at my gallery,pictured is a 1999 cruiser using a suncamp swift 220 awning bought off ebay for £30.Never used the big awning, its so much quicker and lighter and a lot easier to dry if you have to wet pack.
     good luck GCB


Persongreasychipbutty
09/7/2017 at 4:06pm
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https://www.motorhomeshop.co.uk/images/super/A50031.png
Figure 8 strips usually used for motorhome awnings as above
They are like 2 letter c back to back
One side is made to slide over a normal caravan awning.
The strips are just over 2 ft long and i used 4
If you heat the plastic strips up ie dip in a bucket of very hot water.The plastic becomes very soft.
This allows you to nip in one side of the strips down its length
Using pliers nip the strip in untill it will slide over your camper zip,but be a tight fit ,
If not tight it may come of on a windy day
while the camper is on a low position slide the 4 four strips over the campers zip
You can then slide the awning through the other side of the stips


PersonBenski
11/7/2017 at 7:12pm
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I have a 1997 Cruiser and I am trying to do the same. I bought a Sunncamp Swift 260 from Gumtree for £40. I've just tried to pinch in the first strip and I have pinched it in too much so I am now trying to loosen it a bit.

I'm also trying to find a zip that will fit as I think this might be a better option in the long run but so far I have not had any luck sourcing one.


Persongreasychipbutty
13/7/2017 at 7:06pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Benski on 11/7/2017
I have a 1997 Cruiser and I am trying to do the same. I bought a Sunncamp Swift 260 from Gumtree for £40. I've just tried to pinch in the first strip and I have pinched it in too much so I am now trying to loosen it a bit.

I'm also trying to find a zip that will fit as I think this might be a better option in the long run but so far I have not had any luck sourcing one.

Little tip ,if i nipped any strips too tight,i filed them open a bit .Used the cheap files very thin 3 for a pound,it,s much easier than trying to open them up
   good luck GCB


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PersonBenski
13/7/2017 at 8:20pm
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Thanks.

I have managed to open up the bit that I tightened too much. I'm still trying to get the hang of it... the water does need to be very hot. I have a big bucket but am still struggling to fill it high enough with boiling water to get up to half way on the strip. So far I only have half a strip done. I will keep trying.


Persongreasychipbutty
13/7/2017 at 8:44pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Benski on 13/7/2017
Thanks.

I have managed to open up the bit that I tightened too much. I'm still trying to get the hang of it... the water does need to be very hot. I have a big bucket but am still struggling to fill it high enough with boiling water to get up to half way on the strip. So far I only have half a strip done. I will keep trying.

i know some have put the strip in the bath to soften the plastic


PersonBenski
14/7/2017 at 7:11am
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I tried that at first but the water wasn't hot enough - it's a very big bath. I might try it again with lots of boiling water at the ready.


Personwongers
14/7/2017 at 12:42pm
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get yourself some down pipe or waste pipe seal off one end then fill with boiling water with strips in.

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tony
that was a lovely summer


PersonBenski
15/7/2017 at 7:52am
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I've just been trying again with the bucket full of water but my worry now is that they won't fit onto the zip... the bend in the camper roof is too sharp for them to fit around so they need to be clipped on in position. Getting the camper out later today so will have a fiddle.

I think I need to find a zip that will fit.


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PersonJune baylis
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Could you tell me where did you get your Conway awning from


Persongedsjeep
26/5/2018 at 10:47am
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have a look here


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Will a 1990 awning for a conway cruiser fit a 2005 cruiser



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