I have had my fiamma 10' for about ten years. 

3 years ago, I added the third bracket.  At that time I also drilled into the body and used riv nuts. The awning doesn't rattle as much now. 

And with the lift kit from go westy, I no longer have to duck when underneath. 

Rich 
91 Westy 

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> On Jan 17, 2017, at 1:44 PM, Loren Busch <starwagen@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> I have been using the10 foot Fiamma for about 15 years on my 90 Westy with
> the two Fiamma mounts. I added a third mount in the middle a couple of
> years ago. Neither the Fiamma or the third party mounts have to be bolted
> on but that gives a more secure feeling. And never any problems at highway
> speeds.
> 
>> On Jan 17, 2017 11:28, "Dave Weaver" <busboy-nh@comcast.net> wrote:
>> 
>> The Fiamma F45i 10¹ awning is a substantial investment, but we¹ve decided
>> it¹s the best choice for our needs and plan to order one in the Spring.
>> 
>> However we would like opinions from owners of the 10¹ model in regards to
>> the best mounts for the Vanagon. Some vendors sell a Fiamma-branded kit
>> with
>> two mounting brackets that bolt to the rain gutters. Others offer a set of
>> three brackets they manufacture themselves which require drilling into the
>> van¹s body.
>> 
>> Other than the obvious issue of drilling holes, what are the inherent
>> pros/cons of either mounting system? Our 1990 Westy 2wd sees very little
>> off
>> road use any more. The vast majority of our trips are on secondary roads
>> traveling distances of a couple hundred miles, but from time to time we
>> will
>> be on the interstate traveling fair distances at sustained speeds of 65-70.
>> 
>> Thanks for your input!
>> 
>> Dave and Barbi Weaver
>> Charlestown, NH
>> 
>> 1990 Westy 2.0 TIICO conversion
>> 1988 Vanagon GL 2.1
>>