Hi all, we have a Renault master ex ambulance. Has anyone successfully found a way to attach a driveaway awning. Because of the height of the vehicle, the sliding side door hits the fabric and will tear it.
We haven’t yet purchased one but have been told this will be an issue.
I understand your predicament. There are at least 3 ways of attaching the awning to a van. However, as you say the distance you have, and the fabric of the awning tunnel can become a tear waiting to happen. Instead of the figure of 8 and kador webbing (the normal method of attachement) I would look at pictures to get the idea of what I will try to describe. Unfortunately this would be very expensive, but so are drive away awnings, which do need protecting as you are aware.
Fiamma do an awning in its own rigid case. They are called rollout awnings. They just offer shade. You can get sides for them as well. These are very expensive.
Fiamma also do a soft shell case, similar to the roll out, but I believe this also could be an accident waiting to happen.
Back to the Fiamma roll out now...There are different case designs. Some point upwards rather than horizontally 'out' from the van. I imagine you could struggle to get an empty case. It would be an expensive purchase to remove the actual fabric within. Take a look at any of the the vans in dealers etc. Also Caravans now have them instead of attaching a regular awning.
Have you thought about any stand alone shelter, wind and rain proof models are out there. No rule states you must attach it to your van. It could save a heap of cash and provide the extra space you require.
All drive away awnings are designed to stand alone. They command a higher price , just because they have the connecting tunnel to attach to a vehicle. It does not make them better. We have 2 'drive aways', we very rarely attach them to our van.
Take a look at Vango Hex Hubs. Very good size, very good windows, and all windows have attached blackouts. Loads of similar items on line.
Hi there
Did you manage to find a solution to this.
We have also just bought a converted ambulance and reading the DVLA new guidance for reclassification it suggests you need some kind of awning to make it 'look like' a camper van.
Grateful for anything you've learned.
Quote: Originally posted by Lawhel on 21/12/2020
Hi there
We have also just bought a converted ambulance and reading the DVLA new guidance for reclassification it suggests you need some kind of awning to make it 'look like' a camper van.
We’ve not gone through the reclassification process, but there’s more to satisfying DVLA now than just making the vehicle “look like” a camper van. DVLA is very specific in listing the requirements. From memory, the vehicle must have a wind-out awning (and other features) but I might be wrong. Hopefully people that have got the reclassification, or tried to, will advise.
just because you need the wind out awning to class as a camper (though that is debatable as to whether it SHALL or SHOULD have a wind out awning) doesnt mean it has to stay there, it could get damaged and need to be removed after it has been re-classified ....
Yes we have a Renault master high roof. We bought a glamping one designed for high roof from gleanings. We bought the drive away rail attachment which didn’t cost much. The awning wasn’t cheap though. It’s fab.
Quote: Originally posted by Lawhel on 21/12/2020
Hi there
Did you manage to find a solution to this.
We have also just bought a converted ambulance and reading the DVLA new guidance for reclassification it suggests you need some kind of awning to make it 'look like' a camper van.
Grateful for anything you've learned.
Not quite all it states is all you have to have an awning bar fitted.
Even if you meet all the requirements most are coming back as van with windows.
Amazing family weekend with old steam engines, classic car displays, market stalls, and full catering and bar. And camping on site - Save £25 by booking in advance.
Topic: Awning for Renault master
via mobile 27/5/2019 at 4:39pm
