Figure of 8 awning track

The most common method utilizes what is commonly known as a figure 8. This is a plastic mould, which when looked at end on appears to resemble the number 8, hence the name. In actual fact the figure of 8 is two almost closed 'C' profiles, which are molded back to back. One side of the fig 8 ('C' section) slides onto the motorhome awning via the awnings extended rear gusset, the gusset would normally incorporate a strip of circular cord, which the fig 8 slides onto. The other side of the fig 8 section then simply clips and rests onto the gutter of the motor caravan.

Pole and clamps

Pole and clamps are often supplied with the awning and are a simple and affective way to attach your awning to your van.

Simply slide the pole through the sleeve on the awning and attach to the gutter rail with the clamps.

Suction clamps

The suction clamps are a great way to fix your awning to your van if you don't have an awning track.

Simply slide the pole through the sleeve on the awning, and the suction clamps, then attach the clamps to van. These will only work on a completely flat panel.

Fiamma/Omnistor Adaption Kit

For Fiamma Windout Awnings- Simply slide the narrower length of twin piping into the channel of the wind-out awning. Now slide the figure of 8 plastic strips onto the opposite side of the same twin piping section. The opposite side of the figure 8 simply slides onto the piping sewn onto the back of your awning.