Fiamma Caravanstore Canopy

Finally fitted the caravanstore to the van a 2014 Coachman 460 VIP, theirs a small problem it rests on the LED Light cover over the door not allowing it to sit on the pads. l have thought of getting 3 plastic  awning wheel clips the white ones that press stud together, l think they will just make up the gap, plus fasten it to the van side. Is this a good idea or should l leave well alone, l have seen on the this forum where others have the same problem but it hasn't caused a problem

I have the same problem, with my LED light above the door the canopy rests on that instead of the van side. I thought of and tried different ideas including lowering the light but in the end just left it, and two and a half years later everything is still in place and working, although when erected the light is partially covered by the opened bottom half of the zip bag.

Thanks Dave will leave it has it is for now but will keep looking to see if l can't find something to build it out so the pads will rest on them, they will have to be removable l think

Just for a matter of interest what wind speed would you advise to roll the canopy up, met check is pretty good at forecasting the wind speed and gusts

Used the caravanstore for the first time last week well impressed, ten minutes to erect, 15 min to roll up. Used the feet plates didn't need the storm straps as only a light breeze. Made the decision to get a centre pole, 3.1 metre doesn't come with one good £17 well spent, had a fair mount of rain no sign of pooling on the canvas all ran off without dropping one end. Quite relieved has we weren't sure if we had made the right decision. The big test will be Troutbeck in 3 weeks time see how it performs their. If the wind is very strong will roll it up to be on the safe side during the night plus keep a good check on the forecast through the day. Thanks for all the info supplied on here came in very useful on whether to go a head and buy

Excellent 'Heethers' , it's good for a bit of a dry area and good for us when touring abroad when that elusive sun is bearing down on you. Your 10/15 minute times will improve, we pulled pegs, slotted legs away and rolled into bag in well under 5 minutes when caught out in Austria, first time we saw all our neighbours at the same time 

You might want to look into a 'side piece' also, it offers a bit of privacy a bit of a windbreak and a dry area for boots and bikes. Plus one side piece will fit either end.

We are into our 3rd year of using our 3.6m, still in good condition although one velcro strap has come away from the stitching. Our local tent makers will repair when we finish for the year.

Yes that's the only thing l noticed the velcro straps look a bit flimsy, other than that a well made product

Think l have solved the problem of the caravanstore resting on the LED light chanel on my Coachman VIP. l sourced a pack of Kampa awning pads stuck two together with double sided tape cut in half and fixed velcro to the pad and velcro to the caravanstore bag, this allows you to remove the pads when erecting the canopy so it fits flat against the caravan side. The two pads stuck to gether clears the LED light channel over the door, l have made three to be fixed at both ends and one in the middle and will see how it travels on our next trip, will let you know how l get on