Has anyone used the suction cups to fix a windbreak to campervan do they work if so any pointers on best way to use them on our Peugeot swift boxer campervan.
If so, I've used them with my awning, and a few tips about them for that use, never tried them with a windbreak, but see little difference.
*Caravan/MH panel needs to be clean and dry, leave it dirty and you risk scratches in paintwork and poor adhesion (suction leaks/fails and they drop off).
*DO NOT place cup over vinyl graphics, you risk discolouration of vinyl AND/OR lifting of vinyl from panel as adhesive fails under the suction load, neither damage is reversible!
*They cannot be used on any panel that is texture, ribbed etc., only on smooth polished surfaces, even part overlapping a vinyl graphic will likely cause failed adhesion. A gently curved surface should be OK, a tight curve ('corner') won't work.
*DO NOT over tighten the screw clamp, they require very little 'tightening' to be effective, and break VERY easily if a bit over enthusiastic! They only require the development of a little suction, NOT for the screw to be tightened to end of thread and a hard stop!
*I've had a few break when the wind has got up and put load on the awning wall - they are not terribly robust TBH!
From what I have seen on site, the need to attach it (or not) varies with the type of windbreak. What type do you have?
The ones with a rigid frame seem to stand alone, and I’ve seen an airbeam one that was also freestanding. We just tied our more bendy Vango one to a bumper, wing mirror or rear ladder, but it was not dog proof. Some people use the windbreak to enclose an area instead of keeping a dog on a lead outside.
thanks for those pointers...ours is not a stand alone we don't have a problem fixing it at front...its at the rear really ..no mirrors etc...and I'd still like to open the rear doors....anyway I've ordered them so watch this space
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Topic: Windbreaks
via mobile 04/1/2024 at 9:59am
