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Stacey007



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Pull out Canopy using roof bars anyone?
Hello


While we decide what / if to convert on my 110 to help with our clamping trips... I thought what would be an easy fit a canopy we could use along side the tent.

I have not got a roof rack and don't fancy yet spending that much on a full rack as would maybe not want it on all the time.

So I like the look of these mantec bars? as they seem to sit very close to the roof and my cars black so would blend in more..



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and then the canopy I like the look of is this fiamma F35 pro pull out covered unit again in black.














Has anyone something similar ? any pictures. I like the way this canopy is in a sealed 'hard' box rather than a canvas bag?




So many options it would seem for these cars Smile
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custom90



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That's my roof bars. Whistle Rolling with laughter

I've been very pleased with them no noise at all or nothing like that.
Used them for carrying timber etc but since getting my trailer haven't really needed to.

If you want you could have four and spread the load evenly.
Had mine on for about 3 or 4 years now permanently.
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Stacey007



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^ hehehe I google imaged the pictures...


Good to hear you like them
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custom90



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I was considering a roof box too at the time but for me in the end I found it wasn't something I would ever really use.
Not much point in my view in spending xx amount for a day a year or so.

Think they'd look good on a black Defender.
Post #558114 22nd Aug 2016 9:22pm
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muddybaldboy



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I've a fiamma f35 on my sankey, I'll rustle up some pics.

Great piece of kit and withstands a lot of bad weather Thumbs Up He who dies with the most toys...wins!
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Stacey007



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^ That would be even better some pics please.


I'm still thinking if I should add it to the Sankey but I would not always take that, even parked up an a National Trust site I could if attached to the car pull it out and get the chairs out Smile


I am thinking of a pull out kitchen for the car also Smile to use in the tent.



Holidays are great for thinking Smile
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I'd love a full Ostrich wing to cover the side and rear door, which can be mounted off roof bars but are pricey!

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Stacey007



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^ how much bigger is that when its folded in along side car?

Also looks great but I would worry if used it camping in a windy place..
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steve_c3



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I've got my awning attached to some Thule roof bars temporarily. It's not the most aesthetically pleasing solution and the bars sit a bit high above the roof but it does the job until I find a rack at a bargain price! Very Happy

I just need to find the right rack to sit above the roll cage.


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Greadh



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I have a tuff-trek H2 awning (poor mans ostrich wing, tuff-trek sell both) attached to van guard roof bars, works a treat and not too bad noise, although there is some. The roof bars, can buy as singles or 2, 3, 4. I got 4 for £200. They are T-track so can use standard fittings for most things.
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simon67



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Stacey

Did you get the awning? I have just ordered the Naka roof bars with the F35 Pro awning
Went for Naka over Mantec as I like the quality

How does the Awning fit? Peter @ Naka recommended their awning adaptor, do I need anything else?

https://www.nakatanenga.de/zubehoer/dachtr...isenhalter
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Stacey007



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No its still on my thinking if I need / will use it list.


Probably yes, but will be more useful camping next year now..
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db950



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United Kingdom 1997 Defender 110 300 Tdi HT Nato Green
simon67 wrote:
Stacey

Did you get the awning? I have just ordered the Naka roof bars with the F35 Pro awning
Went for Naka over Mantec as I like the quality

How does the Awning fit? Peter @ Naka recommended their awning adaptor, do I need anything else?

https://www.nakatanenga.de/zubehoer/dachtr...isenhalter


You will need the awning adapters plus some standard screw on awning rail to fix to the adapters. The F35 Pro has a full length awning rail at the top and a full length bolt channel at the bottom.
You can see the awning rail at the top of my home made brackets...


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Post #578167 16th Nov 2016 1:50pm
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simon67



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Mine is now fitted all OK with the Nakatanga adaptors and a bit of additional drilling

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Post #578184 16th Nov 2016 2:55pm
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Stacey007



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I like that looks great, I guess its very easy to set up also (quick)


Which is the model you have gone for there


Thanks





db950 wrote:
simon67 wrote:
Stacey

Did you get the awning? I have just ordered the Naka roof bars with the F35 Pro awning
Went for Naka over Mantec as I like the quality

How does the Awning fit? Peter @ Naka recommended their awning adaptor, do I need anything else?

https://www.nakatanenga.de/zubehoer/dachtr...isenhalter


You will need the awning adapters plus some standard screw on awning rail to fix to the adapters. The F35 Pro has a full length awning rail at the top and a full length bolt channel at the bottom.
You can see the awning rail at the top of my home made brackets...


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Post #578187 16th Nov 2016 3:13pm
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