Great video, definitely interested in doing something like this with my ram pro master 3500

We have this on our van. Both ends of the canopy just under the legs had split and come away. I had to remove the canopy completely, strip it down to cut the whole length of damged canopy off. Then I had to replace the internal beading and refix the canopy with glue and 25mm gorilla tape. Put it all back together and it's like new. Quite easy really.

Keep em coming Ray, good to see you are doing well!!!

This is so helpful. I have an electric F65 that I damaged just enough that it needs to be replaced. I have been thinking about switching to the manual version when I replace it. The lower brackets were my biggest unknown. These adhesive brackets look like a great solution. Your video helps me to feel pretty confident about doing this job. Thank you.

I have granite grey van, more stealth in shade but dark inside. I did Not want White but yours is so much lighter inside!

@CorndogCaravan

11 ай бұрын

My wife had a lot to say about the interior. 🤣

You are great in all you do. Love your work

Just installed an F65 on my Travato Promaster. Lining up those roof brackets is very important. I used a taught string line on the bracket extrusions to ensure they were close to perfect. . I was a wee bit off on one as it turns out but the awning went into all three brackets okay. I'm going to add and additional self tapping screw on the bracket that was off a little. Fortunately, my RV is inside and I used the rafters in my shop to rig up a block and tackle system to elevate the awning before placing it in the brackets. Not a job you can do alone! I referred to this video to get the leg mounts ordered and secured. Very helpful!

@CorndogCaravan

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the delayed response. Great idea using the string. I think everyones van has some irregularities when it comes to roof lug placements and heights. My middle bracket was off slightly but didn't have an impact on the install. Thanks for watching!! I need to do an update video as I've added some toys to the awning.

Just found ur channel from adventure vanman. I’m retiring this summer. My 2022 PM 3500 arrives in may for my build. Thanks for posting. JB

@CorndogCaravan

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds great and congrats on the soon arrival.

great video...if I ever change my awning on the RPod you have the winner! I was waiting for the 2 of you sitting in lawn chairs in the driveway under the awning at the end of the video!

@CorndogCaravan

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Plenty of time for that later. Still have way to much to do.

I thought I needed help bringing my awning up to the roof but I didn’t. I got behind the van with a ladder and let leverage do the work. Very easy that way.

Nice awning installation 🙂👍

Hi Ray- thanks for the great video. Where can I purchase the roof brackets (to mount on lugs)?

@CorndogCaravan

3 жыл бұрын

I purchased the awning brackets from FiammaUSA but the driver's side lugs I used for my solar rack were from Vantech. I think I got them via ebay. The Vantech brackets are a two piece set so make sure when you order that you're getting the top plate and the undermount. Depending on the roof system you're mounting will determine the length of screws you'll need. Hope that helps.

FYI y'all, I had to reverse the middle [under] bracket for the three to be aligned. The ridges are not perfectly straight along the distance of my roof. 2500 159'.

@CorndogCaravan

Жыл бұрын

Explain more. The non-extended roof has 4 lugs. When you say you reversed the middle bracket do you mean you moved the middle bracket from lug 2 to lug 3?

@stephencobb5888

Жыл бұрын

@@CorndogCaravan not sure why I just saw this, sorry! No, I kept those locations the same, but on the middle location I turned the bottom steel piece around ("D" in the manual; the bolts thread up thru it). Functionally there's no difference, but I recall this giving me the necessary room to line up the brackets. Hth

Unfortunately, can't see any useable shade with the sun at that angle. Consider buying a attachable screen for either the sides or front when the sun is not at its zenith.

About to tackle this project today, but swapping out a CareFree motorized unit for a Fiamma manual awning on my Hymer Aktiv. No idea why ANY company still makes a motorized unit - too many issues and completely unreliable. Thanks for the video.

@CorndogCaravan

4 жыл бұрын

I added the Fiamma LED lights to the arms but they did a poor job of the wiring portion. I hope the lights make it long term. Wish I had saved my money on the add-on purchase.

Excellent video. Thanks for sharing. I’m researching awnings to mount to / with / injunction with the DIY roof rack and clips I made for my 2018 Promaster 159 extended. I’ll have to modify whatever I get. It looked like the back of the awning is held in place only with the 3 nuts and bolts you tightened down (needed screwdriver for the nut). Is that correct ? Also, does the front simply rest on the brackets ? Thanks - I’ll probably have other questions as I go.

@CorndogCaravan

Жыл бұрын

The 3 fiamma roof mounts are secured by the cleats on the Promaster roof. The awning has a groove the it fits into and then is secured by a set screw. My unistrut roof rack is secured to the Fiamma awning brackets with 2 or 3 bolts at each of the 3 brackets. The driver side unistrut roof rack is secured to the roof using vantech mounts.

@VanOfAction

Жыл бұрын

@@CorndogCaravan Thanks Corndog .... I have some more research to do ... be well

You are just to smart ( Mom)

Can you move the awning further forward so it would cover the slider fully and prevent rain from coming in. Thank you

@STLF1BAR

3 жыл бұрын

Ours is fully covering the slider door but the curve of the roof would prevent it from going much further forward.

Are you still liking your Fiamma Awning? And how are the wall brackets working out?

@CorndogCaravan

2 жыл бұрын

We use the awning but it always seems to be super windy when thinking about cranking it out. The center brace is a must and we love the wall bracket adapters since we didnt have to drill holes in the side of the van. Thanks for checking out the channel.

What was your procedure for getting the awning onto the van with two people? Did you set it on top of the ladders and the lift it onto the brackets?

@CorndogCaravan

4 жыл бұрын

Loaded it from the back of the van. Put towels at the corner to prevent scratching. Lifted the front to the back corner first using a short ladder and pushed forward as much as we could from the ground. We had two ladders but never placed the awning on them as the ladder could tip easily. Once the front was up, we lifted the rear portion of the awning and then took a few steps up the ladder and slide the awning forward as the awning became more horizontal. One person at the front guiding and the person at the rear sliding the awning forward. Having folded towels helps it to slide easy and protect the paint. Hope that helps and makes sense. I had a long straight edge that helped me line up the brackets so that the awning fit into them perfectly. The nervous part was lifting the awning from the roof and onto the brackets. Have the rear ladder at the corner so that your helper can have a line of sight down the length of the awning. The awning has a groove on the bottom that grabs the bracket at the front lip. You may want to test fit it while on the ground so that you understand the fitment.

@keithfolske5875

4 жыл бұрын

@@CorndogCaravan Thanks! That gives me some very good ideas.

Did you ever attached a roof rack to the fiamma brackets? How you did it ? I need to add a roof rack to mine. Thanks

@CorndogCaravan

6 ай бұрын

Good idea for a video. But if you send me this question via email, I'll send you some photos. corndogcaravan@gmail.com

@oscarrodriguez-fl3sb

6 ай бұрын

I emailed you. Let me know if you did not get it. Thanks for the help

Hey Ray, i'm about to mount mine on my promaster and noticed that you installed yours at slightly different heights... All has worked out?

@CorndogCaravan

4 жыл бұрын

Not sure what you mean? The awning mounts on the corner of the PM but the arms to support the leading edge are adjustable. Haven't had the need to ours much so far as the van is still being built out. I installed the LED awning arms lights a few months back. Let me know if I'm understanding the question correctly.

@doobiesnax420

4 жыл бұрын

Corndog Caravan hey Ray I just meant placement of the pads you got from Hein... Front is lower than the back on your van correct? I'm guessing you picked the lowest spot you could for both.... Just making sure there is no issue with doing that... I can't really see on being the legs are adjustable.

@CorndogCaravan

4 жыл бұрын

@@doobiesnax420 I had to trim down the pad in the back as it was a bit to tall. I let him know that he may want to modify his design. Yeah the height differential doesnt make a difference. Some folks will place the front leg vertical and stake to the ground so they don't walk into it when getting out of the door. Just make sure your pads are aligned to the pivot point at the too. If the van isn't level just measure or eyeball it.

@doobiesnax420

4 жыл бұрын

Corndog Caravan Thanks bud this clears it up!

You have a link For those stick on leg brackets?

@CorndogCaravan

Жыл бұрын

impact products storefront on ebay.

I have 136" HR 1500. It only has 3 lug on each side?

@josephjuno9555

11 ай бұрын

The front edge of awning is even w edge of door, I know why but do u have any problem w rain ect ? Too bad there can't be some overhang in front like on a camper?

@CorndogCaravan

11 ай бұрын

We just use to it. We crank ours out a few feet to keep the slider door dry when we expect rain.

It looks like that company no longer sells the adhesive mount brackets, also not on ebay. Unless Im using the wrong search words. Dang.

@CorndogCaravan

3 жыл бұрын

looks like he's sold out, I'd call him on Monday.

@CorndogCaravan

3 жыл бұрын

The brackets should be back up on his site very soon.