Can you put an awning on a transit van?

If you are looking for an awning for your Ford Transit van, Broadview can offer a range of products complete with design, supply and installation services for your specific make and model.

How do drive away awnings attach?

A majority of drive-away awnings come with webbing straps or ‘throw-over straps’. These webbing straps can be connected to the awning’s tunnel/cowl whether into buckles or tied-on (differs from brand to brand). These straps can be passed over the vehicle’s roof and then pegged into the ground on.

Can you attach an awning to roof rails?

Roof rails can prove to be a great awning alternative to roof racks as every standard set of roof bars will have metal clasps on them to which you can attach your awning poles.

Can you attach an awning to a van without roof racks?

If your van doesn’t have a roof rack, all awnings can also be attached to an existing canopy tent, but it will need to have compatible hardware in order for the mounting arms to connect properly.

Can I attach awning to roof rails?

Most awnings come with a mounting kit including L brackets, bolts and nuts. This kit mounts to existing roof bar channels and uses bolts to hold the L bracket upright; providing a surface to mount the awning to.

What kind of awning can I put on my van?

Roof-mounted awnings A roof-mounted awning is a great choice if there is a lack of space or a width restriction – and it looks good too! Installed on top of your van, it comes with an adapter for specific models of the most popular vans.

How do you fix an awning on a van roof?

Replace the awning on the metal mounting bar. Insert the three-inch bolts into the awning at the front and rear. Add a stack of washers necessary to compensate for the curvature of the van roof on one of the 3-inch bolts.

How do I choose a Thule Van awning?

Thule van awnings are designed with you and your campervan in mind. Simply choose your ideal type, cassette colour, fabric finish and features!

Can I install a rain gutter awning on my conversion van?

Some companies make rain gutter awning brackets. But the way they work usually requires screwing them into a frame post between the passenger and side cargo doors. If you have a typical conversion van, there’s no frame post there for the bracket to attach to, so that’s a total no-go.