I have had my fiamma awning for over ten years. Twice the rear arm was
destroyed. Once when new and a sudden micro burst broke it. The second time
in North Dakota after a 3am hail storm. I couldn't get out fast enough.
Both time I didn't have a front corner dipped low enough. Simple lever to
adjust. My fault. Parts came quick and priced very reasonable within days
to repair it.
I love the 2 minute set up. It doesn't have any crank or "clock" spring set
up. Very basic F85 model.
But, Alistair drilling holes in your van..I don't know about you sometimes?

Bill M
87 Westy
Zetec Turbo
On May 28, 2015 11:22 AM, "Alistair Bell" <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:

> The recent talk about the pros and cons of the shady boy reminded me of a
> long outstanding fix I wanted to make to mine.
>
> The stock attachment method for the stainless steel minting brackets to
> the van is using stainless sheet metal screws. Leaving aside the
> contentious :-) aspect of drilling holes into your van, I never loved the
> sheet metal screws and I have noticed them loosening.
>
> So the other day I drilled out the holes in the van to accept 1/4-20
> riv-nut inserts. My particular inserts fit tightly in holes drilled with
> letter drill S.
>
> I also cut some neoprene foam gaskets to go between the bracket and the
> van and long enough to wrap around the end of the bracket where it bears
> against the rain gutter.
>
> Now with the insets and 1/4-20 stainless bolts the brackets are securely
> mounted to the van.
>
> One more thing, with the sheet metal screws I had slathered on rtv
> silicone sealant between the bracket and the van. I left that off with the
> foam gasket change.
>
> Alistair
>