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Motorised Awning
My wife can't help she too short!
Having a new MH next spring (hopefully) but it seems Autosleeper not interested in fitting a motorised awning in lieu of the usual manual type and charging me the difference cost for extra wiring etc.
Seen a couple in use mostly in Hymer models and think its a benefit if you are disabled etc.
So wondering if anyone done a retrofit of fitting a motor to an existing manual awning and the likely cost?
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I expect to pay additional costs including the wiring. Try using manual handle with only one arm.
Like some other things it could be a cost 'Option' fitted at time of manufacture in lieu of the manual one.
Today, I have contacted Autosleeper to see if it's at all possible.
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Good idea David, or maybe a caravan step for the wifeDbvwt wrote:Probably a daft idea but what about modifying the long handle so a cordless drill can be attached? Like the caravanners do to lower their steadies.
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Far from it, you'll find this is a friendly forum, full of advice.CJ1949 wrote:So regerman & his like minded mate Dbvwt find my disability something to mock.
I was going to suggest the same as David, maybe even simpler by having the manual rod extended.
As for the step for your wife comment, how can that be construed as mocking your disability. My wife is average height, yet uses a portable step for lots of things when we're out and about in the van.
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A sensible use of a cordless drill and a hell of a lot cheaper than a motorising kit for an awning. AND you still have the drill for any other tasks, not much else you can do with an awning motor?
I thought it was very clever and, yes, in tin tent days, had similar for the corner steadies!
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Dbvwt wrote:Probably a daft idea but what about modifying the long handle so a cordless drill can be attached? Like the caravanners do to lower their steadies.
Great idea …. Might look into this myself
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Thanks, Dbvwt.
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Would AS supply the van without an awning so the OP could fit his own electric one I wonder? Shouldn't be rocket science to get the wiring to the right area and the awning would simply sit on the roof?
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OK so Having problems winding out the awning and not wishing to damage the existing handle I came up with a solution using one each of the M10 Rawlbolts.
The ring sits nicely in the slot and is in fact much easier to use than the T piece. The first bolt is screwed in so that the thread can us fixed into a electric drill
For the shaft I used one piece from a cheap extending clothes prop after removing the fitments . Trust this makes sense it does work as the rawl bolts clamp very tight on the inside of the tube
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CJ1949 wrote:So regerman & his like minded mate Dbvwt find my disability something to mock.
I’ve only just come on the forum and read this as I’m away at present.
CJ, there is absolutely no way I would mock your or anybody’s disability and I’m sorry if you have read it that way.
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No point, since a genuine OEM motor can be purchased and fitted afterwards to convert it to automatic operation.groundhog wrote:Would AS supply the van without an awning so the OP could fit his own electric one I wonder?
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I’m sorry if I’m stepping into Moderaror territory but I think you’ve misjudged these suggestions completely.CJ1949 wrote:So regerman & his like minded mate Dbvwt find my disability something to mock.
This forum is one of the most friendly, well intentioned and helpful you will find.
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I retrofitted a motor to a Fiamma 45s awning on our Topaz. We used the awning mainly to shelter the seat in the side-door opening when it was raining. Better arrangement than going outside with the winding handle. Wiring was simple in the Topaz
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Same with my wife who uses one of these to reach the top lockersbikeralw wrote:My wife is average height, yet uses a portable step for lots of things when we're out and about in the van.CJ1949 wrote:So regerman & his like minded mate Dbvwt find my disability something to mock.
https://www.screwfix.com/p/polypropylene-1-step-folding-stool-220mm-grey/5076P?kpid=5076P&ds_kid=92700031521301052&gclid=5783e90657521246f227888e53525f0b&gclsrc=3p.ds&ds_rl=1241687&ds_rl=1245250&ds_rl=1243324&ds_kid=92700031521301052&msclkid=5783e90657521246f227888e53525f0b&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=MPX_UK_SHP_MAN_S_ALL_Storage%20%26%20Ladders&utm_term=4584276294103979&utm_content=S%20-%20Ladders
It stows folded just inside the habitation door
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PS I think mine's a bit taller than that shown in Caraman's link.
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I'm not surprised! Most of the suggestions made sound completely impractical to me. Have you tried even inserting the awning winding handle into its socket using just one arm, let alone turning it? And how would standing on a step help?Bobskate wrote:Interesting that we are not hearing much now from the OP.
It's disappointing as far as I'm concerned and I can only hope that his reason for needing the motor had been overlooked.
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The suggestion about standing on a step was made with respect to the OP's wife who he reported as short. Clearly a step wouldn't help the OP if he only has the use of one arm. A short person standing on a step with a fully extended winder should be able to operate the awning's roller. It would be helpful if the OP was able to adjust the awning's legs as it is rolled out so his wife wouldn't have to continually get off the step. I assume the OP is able to do this.inspiredron wrote:And how would standing on a step help?Bobskate wrote:Interesting that we are not hearing much now from the OP.
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If you get no joy can I suggest you contact the A-S Sales Manager Dave Williams who I have found very helpful.CJ1949 wrote:
Today, I have contacted Autosleeper to see if it's at all possible.
Dave.Williams@auto-sleepers.co.uk
The A-S Service Centre at Willersey carry out modifications to vans but it shouldn't be necessary to go down that route if the van hasn't left the production line yet.
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" Mocking" ? Could a 'laughing' emotion not considered be one?IanH wrote:How can a practical and useful tip such as using a cordless drill for an otherwise, perhaps, difficult task be seen as mocking a disability?
A sensible use of a cordless drill and a hell of a lot cheaper than a motorising kit for an awning. AND you still have the drill for any other tasks, not much else you can do with an awning motor?
I thought it was very clever and, yes, in tin tent days, had similar for the corner steadies!
As a test Ian please try opening the awning with a drill attached to the handle (if this is possible) with your right arm tied behind your back.
For the record my wife is 4'11" and very small & quite frail & elderly also had my first caravan in 1968 so got a little bit of knowledge about steadies etc.
For those who think a 'motorised awning' with a remote is bit 'silly and unnecessary'
I assume they never use your TV remote but I suppose they get up to Manually change the channel?
Anyway please no more views or 'advice'
Thank you
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