SMB's solution for awning cracks (and Eli's custom brackets)

[PecksTank]

Yes, they are held in place by the clamping force of the two plates and the blot in the center.

I have had it on the van for the last 2 years with many off raod adventures with no issues. I spent 10 days in Baja, 90% off raod. I have traveled from Gold Lake, CA to Dowineville, Ca off road on both fire raods and very rockey two tracks.

The only concern that I have for the "cargo" vas, would be the rear mount. It applys pressure to the lower foot of the mount. On my van, I am able to place it close to the window, were the wall of the van is strongest. I have a soultion, and that would be to modify the mount similar to the fornt, so that it has more surface area in contact with the wall of the van.

I have tried to get SMB to use these, but they were not interested. I am just going to offfer them up on the side. Another issue that SMB has with the Fiamma, is that they are using 3 mounts. The Fiamma is ment to be straight, and the van has a curve. This causes stress to the mount, pulling them loose or cracking.

I have had no issues with the PH top. It is close, and if you are on a slope, you need to compensate, as to not strike the FIamma.

Eli



Sano Fix??

[PecksTank]

Pjpvi, thanks for posting the pics. Apparently I do not have the right photo soft wear. I must fix that so that I can put up the rest of my pics.

Eli

[deminimis]

Sano=Sanitary=clean. Its a good thing.

[PecksTank]

I didn't think it was a bad thing. I just didn't know what it was. Thanks

Eli

[deminimis]

Its some nice fab work to be sure.

[daveb]

That's more like it! Eli you should try SMB again. Because of this forum there might be many asking for your fix, I know I would.
DaveB

[PecksTank]

If people want them and I can get them built, I will gladly provid them. You dont half to go through SMB for your Fiamma. They can be bought by any RV "provider". I am thinking of statring my own company to provide SMB owners with the finer things in life. I am developing my own power lift system as well as other goodies.

[pjpvi]

Eli -

No problem posting the photos and there is no special software needed. I posted them just as I received them from you.

Let me know when you get some brackets fabricated. I'll probably try a set.

Thanks -
Phil

[PecksTank]

Sorry for the delay. I took my self out of the game with a knee injury. Laid up for a few weeks. I will gat back at it as soon as I am able to walk.

Eli

[adventureduo]

Any word on these Eli? Any chance of getting a set before Thanksgiving?