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Not sure, my Swift was in the middle of two awning sizes, when I rang the awning manufacturer they suggested I really should measure the A measurement manually, the reason they gave was that over time, the suspension can settle and therefore alter this measurement. They were right I was able to buy the smaller awning with a bit of leeway to spare. If you are paying to get the awning altered I really would advise measuring it yourself and not rely on the handbook, with a potentially expensive error

Jon

Quote: Originally posted by michael on 21/3/2012

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i would think the measurements given in the handbook will be spot on.

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They usually are, but if this measurement lies between two awning sizes, it is better to measure it yourself, to get a more accurate figure, especially as I said , in older vans the suspension can settle which can lead to a smaller A size.

Jon

Manual states 926cm but have a size 12 Dorema (925-950cm) do I just get it reduced to 925 and make it a size 11.

our awning on the van is size 12 dorema / rail size 928 cm.ours fits perfect by the way.

1 centimeter = 10mm = 0.3937 inch.the difference found by alteration would not be of any use and a waste of money.

Quote: Originally posted by Dave+Maria on 21/3/2012

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Well have gone for reducing to 926cm, the main problem was the excess 24cm of fabric to get tight when pitching. So should have it back end of march not bad for £99.

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Hi Dave+Maria, Let us know how it turned out?.