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Thule Omnistor awning 4900 or 6200?

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#16

RE: Thule Omnistor awning 4900 or 6200?

in Making the most of that expensive pitch Tue Sep 19, 2017 7:55 am
by Deeps (deleted)

Quote: bernardm wrote in post #15
Sounds like you have been to Lowdhams

LOL, no. The OH and I are located in the south of Germany (not too far from the Hymer factory) and so the awning was supplied by them and fitted by the main dealer according to factory supplied instructions. As stated in the Hymer accessory brochure, awnings along with other accessories are only available by ordering from their dealer network and not directly from them.

Anyway, looking at the invoice for our Thule Omnistor 6200, the adhesive supplied by Hymer, and used during the installation, was Silkaflex 221 https://www.google.de/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&...qnF1nsU20iyqvcA.

Please understand that I am not in any way undermining the work done by John Rose or the quality, I am simply saying that the information given to me by the Hymer main dealership is that the prime method of awning attachment (well the adapter in reality) is by screwing into the frame and that the adhesive is used as belt and braces along with providing a water tight seal (Silkaflex 221 remains slightly flexible) around the screwing points and the edges of the adapter in order that rainwater does not run under the adapter but is directed to the sides as stated in the brochure. In view of this information was I to find myself in the position of considering having the awning fitted by John Rose I would certainly want to see it stated in writing on the estimate/invoice that no drilling into the caravan roof was undertaken during the fitting if for no other reason than peace of mind should the darn thing fall off.

Edit - I can't believe for one moment that Airbus wings are held together using only adhesive no matter how strong it is.

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#17

RE: Thule Omnistor awning 4900 or 6200?

in Making the most of that expensive pitch Tue Sep 19, 2017 5:59 pm
by bernardm (deleted)

Who do we believe then ? The Thule web site refers to the 6200 as no drill fitting .and yes planes are bonded as are Elldis caravans .

#18

RE: Thule Omnistor awning 4900 or 6200?

in Making the most of that expensive pitch Tue Sep 19, 2017 6:22 pm
by Deeps (deleted)

I did look at the Thule website a while back with regards to fitting instructions for the 6200 but never found any. Do you have a link that states the method of fixing?

#19

RE: Thule Omnistor awning 4900 or 6200?

in Making the most of that expensive pitch Tue Sep 19, 2017 8:57 pm
by bernardm (deleted)

I have just had a look at the 6 series adapter page and although some do have screws non of Hymer or Eriba adapter are screwed .

#20

RE: Thule Omnistor awning 4900 or 6200?

in Making the most of that expensive pitch Thu Sep 21, 2017 10:17 am
by Deeps (deleted)

OK, rather than attempt to interpret what is stated in the Hymer brochure (which my dealer states is badly written anyway) or from their website which can be equally confusing in my opinion, I telephoned Hymer in Bad Waldsee earlier this morning speaking with a Herr Laureltta. Following a long discussion I was advised that Hymer dealerships are taught and instructed that the correct and approved method of awning attachment to the Eriba Touring is by both screwing and gluing.

Personally, whilst I was initially taken aback and somewhat annoyed to discover that our Thule Omnistor 6200 had actually been screwed to the roof along with the use of Silkaflex adhesive, upon reflection and having now spoken with factory personnel I accept that this method probably offers the most security. Also having had the awning fitted by an approved Hymer dealer I am satisfied that in the event of anything possibly happening as a result of the method of attachment that I shall have direct recourse to Hymer (via the dealer) themselves. After all, Thule only guarantee the awning/adapter itself, and not that it's attachment is in accordance with the caravan manufacturers (Hymer) instructions.