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Awning confusion - no surprise there then

in Anything Eriba-related Fri Mar 31, 2017 5:19 pm
by fishcultureman (deleted)
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Hi everyone. Has anybody heard of an awning manufacturer named 'Columbus'. We got an awning with our 92 Pan Familia made by this company and can find no info regarding instructions for putting the thing up. Other things on the label are - FW Krause and Tencate. 'Tencate' I think is the material technology. Beginning to think the poles supplied with it are for something different also..

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RE: Awning confusion - no surprise there then

in Anything Eriba-related Fri Mar 31, 2017 5:37 pm
by hob (deleted)
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Best advice I can offer is try to put just the poles up first its easier to try to figure out how they go without the cloth part getting in the way. Then if you figure it out mark the poles before you take them apart again.

see post #47 here

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Good luck with it I remember having to do that with a 1989 puck (single handed)

Zitat
'Tencate' I think is the material



That is correct

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RE: Awning confusion - no surprise there then

in Anything Eriba-related Fri Mar 31, 2017 5:55 pm
by fishcultureman (deleted)
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Hi Hob and Zitat.
Already tried a dry run or two minus the cloth. No luck as yet with configuration!


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RE: Awning confusion - no surprise there then

in Anything Eriba-related Fri Mar 31, 2017 6:34 pm
by Randa france • | 13.264 Posts

How about forgetting the poles for a moment and laying out the fabric.

Look for the sewn in awning bead. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Blue-Diamond-Aw...e/dp/B004V8VRR2

This obviously slides into and connects to the Eriba.

The overall shape should then become apparent. If it has a zip out front section and two side sections then for the dry run take them away (however, leave them in when erecting the awning once you know how it goes).

If it is a standard "classic" shape then there should be 3qty multi-connection points. Does your van have three fixing points in the awning rail something like this:- https://www.caravancanopyshop.co.uk/prod...g-rail-brackets

If so then it's probable that two on the eaves poles will have a hooked end and there will also be a short pole for the centre.

That's enough to be going on with.

Good luck

Randa

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RE: Awning confusion - no surprise there then

in Anything Eriba-related Fri Mar 31, 2017 6:55 pm
by hob (deleted)
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Pole bottoms that go to ground will have a spike or plastic plug on the bottom.

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RE: Awning confusion - no surprise there then

in Anything Eriba-related Fri Mar 31, 2017 8:06 pm
by fishcultureman (deleted)
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Thank you so much Randa,
that sounds v clear and we'll have a go with those instructions for now- Great web link too. There is 2 of those fixing points on the side of van we've already spotted and some other wee block with a screw in it....so...
Cheers


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RE: Awning confusion - no surprise there then

in Anything Eriba-related Fri Mar 31, 2017 8:07 pm
by Randa france • | 13.264 Posts

If we can all make sense of the first bit then we can probably talk you through it.

Let us know how you get on.

Randa

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RE: Awning confusion - no surprise there then

in Anything Eriba-related Sat Apr 01, 2017 8:21 am
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RE: Awning confusion - no surprise there then

in Anything Eriba-related Sat Apr 01, 2017 11:31 am
by Randa france • | 13.264 Posts

By right clicking near the right hand top of the opened page, you can translate into English.

As the first reply states, most "classic" shape awnings are very similar to build.

Randa

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RE: Awning confusion - no surprise there then

in Anything Eriba-related Sun Aug 20, 2017 5:45 pm
by fishcultureman (deleted)
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IMG_20170820_172137.jpg - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte)IMG_20170820_172215.jpg - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte)Hi. Only now trying to figure the awning set up out! Would appreciate it if anyone could tell novices like us what the foot long L shaped part of the awning pole is for?? See pics. We are not sure if it is a mid section front support, or if it is supporting something mid section to the back towards the caravan awning rail? Any help would be fantastic right now!!


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RE: Awning confusion - no surprise there then

in Anything Eriba-related Sun Aug 20, 2017 5:56 pm
by Randa france • | 13.264 Posts

Don't know anything about the "Columbus" awning Colin but the L shaped 12" long piece looks like it should fit vertically between the awning rail at its centre point, and the apex of the awning. The flattened end should fit into one of these Bit and pieces screwed into the awning rail.

Randa

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RE: Awning confusion - no surprise there then

in Anything Eriba-related Sun Aug 20, 2017 6:25 pm
by fishcultureman (deleted)
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Ahaaaaaaa Randa, we think you've nailed it !
Will send a triumphant photo when we get it sorted , heading off in 2 weeks time for the grande finale ! Thank you.


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RE: Awning confusion - no surprise there then

in Anything Eriba-related Wed Sep 13, 2017 8:53 pm
by fishcultureman (deleted)
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Hi Randa.

We have posted the erected awning in the picture gallery under 'F W Krause' . Rough weather that week so pinned down everywhere! ....When we get a chance, we would like to draw up a diagram/picture guide to setting up this type of arrangement.

Many thanks for your help :)


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