Awning options?

[evy]

Hi everybody

Ok so I'm new to all this and I'm working on my first DIY conversion van.

Now I'm looking at awnings...

I'll be adding a 6" High x 12'-3" Long roof rack on top and I want to bolt an 11' wide black awning on the side, I also don't want the legs to sit on the ground, I want them to be mounted on the side of my van.

After looking around on the web, I think these are my options.

-Fiamma F45
-Carefree Freedom
-Dometic Horizon

I'm having a hard time finding out who sells Fiamma in Canada or in the US, and the prices?

If you have any comments or other options don't hesitate, of course I'm also looking for the best deal out there $$$

[evy]

I went with the Carefree Freedom 11.5" case awning
Real easy to install and works and looks great.

[evy]

icanon wrote:
Evy
I see your from Montreal.
If you find somewhere cheaper in the US (including exchange rate) many companies offer free shipping but not to Canada and if the savings are substantial shoot me a PM me I'll tell you how to legally to get it.

Just sent you a pm

[icanon]

Evy
I see your from Montreal.
If you find somewhere cheaper in the US (including exchange rate) many companies offer free shipping but not to Canada and if the savings are substantial shoot me a PM me I'll tell you how to legally to get it.

[evy]

Found another option : Thule omnistor 5003

http://www.thule.com/en/gb/products/rv-accessories/awnings-and-accesories/wall-mounted-awnings/thule...

[evy]

I think this is a pretty good deal, can you guys confirm?

Carefree Freedom 11.5' = 499$ + 80$ S&H on ebay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/111676976142?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&fromMakeTrack=true

[FlatBroke]

I had both Dometic and CareFree. CareFree was the best IMO. More solid, less flopping in a breeze.

[jrnymn7]

Well, if you're set on a mounted awning, it appears you'll likely have to mount it on the driver's side... otherwise a bag awning would be a good alternative. I bought my 3 (two 11', one 7') off ebay, from an RV surplus in Wisconsin, I believe. Then I modified the poles for easier set-up.