Awning to Hybrid POP TOP Camper brackets
Tough Touring has manufactured bracket systems capable of handling trussed 270, 270 back and 180 front as well as 360 Degree Pole Less wing awnings for Composite shell - Pop top campers Such as the MDC XT 11, 12,15, The Eezi Trail, Jawa, Windsor, Parkes and other Hybrid pop top campers . Loads exerted by twist forces on awning are triangulated along the pop tops joining structure giving the brackets immense strength and minimising potential damage to the camper in the event of wind damage.
AWNING BRACKET OPTIONS:
The Awning brackets are released in two varients,
'Outfold Awning brackets"
which suit the majority of awnigns that can be suitable for these Hybrids - Please note that the 'Outfold' brackets require the awning to be 190mm longer than the pop tops roof to be fitted. These are the easiest installation type we offer.
"Flush Fit Awning brackets" - Bundutec 360 Awnings ONLY.
Designed Specifically to suit Bundutec 360 awnings ONLY - These are a variation of the above bracket type - Cut down to 100mm high and folded inward to allows the Bundutec 360 awning to be the same length as the pop top roof - The Last arm of the Awning swings out Over the top of the bracket system - coming to rest very close to the van...
We had to re-design shorter hook brackets to accommodate how close the awning sits when set up, Please do not order this bracket type for other brands of awnings as it is unlikely that they will fit.
WHY - Fittment of 'Wrap around' - freestanding pole less awnings.Pole Less wing awnings tend to be really fast to put up and put down. (a minute or so)...
No heavy lifting is required.
ABOUT the Brackets
The Brackets do not foul on any of the tested variants of this chinese built trailer, so far tested on MDC 12, 15 and other name varieties.
The Brackets are fixed via Rivnuts (Nutserts) to the inset / Top edge of the pop tops Flush Steel Frame - and are triangulated for strength and bracing either way along the edge of the pop tops shutting /seal surface.
There is a bracket as pictured reflected at each end of the trailers roof top - 4 Laser cut plates bolt toghter to 'triangulate' and create a strong and reliable awning mount.Zero flex through the brackets is present. Shear testing is far in excess of the awnings structure (Meaning if the wind gets under the awning, the awning will fail, not the camper).
Fitting is fairly straightforward with 6 x M8 Nuterts each end fixing the brackets. No Requirement for any fixings on the visible side walls of the camper as these are made of a composite filled with styrene (No strength there).
PLEASE NOTE: It Is important that you measure and ORder EXACTLY the correct length of awning - There are three awning Options at present:
1. "Bushwakka MEG" available in 3.8m and 4.2m, (these are a 360 degree double ended awning and 'CUP' the trailer - They need to be longer than the pop tops roof by 190mm - This awning needs OUTFOLD HYBRID AWNING BRACKET SET.
2. Bundutec 360 - available in 3.9, 4.1, 4.3m Lengths - Lightweight canvas with self erecting pitch poles - a lightweight totally freestanding awning. CAN BE ORDERED THE SAME LENGTH AS THE POP TOP ROOF - ORDER BRACKETS AS "FLUSH FIT BUNDUTEC 360 HYBRID AWNING BRACKETS"
3. Supa Peg Aqwnings - This awning must run poles in ALL CASES - and The right bracket set for this awning is OUTFOLD HYBRID AWNING BRACKET SET.
Explanation notes:
Only Awnings with a Length of 190mm LONGER than the length of the pop tops roof line (at the seal) can be fitted using our 'Awning to Hybrid POP TOP Camper brackets, - They are a Double end triangulation kit' - Which will allow for both ends of the awning to bebolted up with the Awnings mounting bolts sitting OUTSIDE the pop tops roof line. This allows the awning to be mounted as close as possible to the camper.
Additional Guttering to prevent water running down the walls can be fitted. At Time of writing Tough Touring DOES NOT SUPPLY THE GUTTER, (we make brackets) - its also massivly long and difficult to post... So source this locally.. A bit of angle in aluniuminiu / plastic or rubber would do it... Install it after the awning is on so you can measure it up.
For Awnings with a Back plate shorter than the campers body length - Only the Rear corner can be triangulated and Run Pole less..the front will flop around a bit and must run poles.
To Calculate Correct awnings size:
Measure exacltly the roof line edge of the campers pop top. For example - the MDC 12 measured here measures exactly 3020mm from outside edge to outside edge of the pop tops roof - You Need an Awning 190mm Longer = 3210mm AWning ...
The Reasons for the 80mm overlap each end requirement below:
In testing we have noted that if you want to raise Double Ended Pop tops, you need to lift the roof one end at a time - angles exerted by a single person lift on the roof pushes the roof aft and or forward, requiring a 50mm GAP to be left at each end of the trailer. We have added this into our bracket systems so that a single person roof lift is possible.
Awning Bolts need to be accessable from beside the vehicle - (Rather than through the walls) - so the awning brackets hang outside the vans body and have just enough steel around the bolt hole to take a socket/spanner and washer.
Just in case you want to ask why - IT IS IMPOSSIBLE to CUP any smaller awning around a van - It has to be a minimum of 190mm longer than the van overall...
Measure carefully . Vans will need straight lifting roofs (Good gas struts and springs) to be able to open single handedly without rubbing on brackets .
Supported Awnings:
Supa Peg, Supa Peg Outbound Sheild 6 (Custom Size required) , BUSHWAKKA MEG 360, Bundutop 360 (Must order custom size) ,
TECH SPECS - MEASURE YOUR TRAILER for CORRECT AWN
Loads exerted by twist forces on awning are triangulated along the pop tops joining structure giving the brackets immense strength and minimising potential damage to the camper in the event of wind damage.
WHY - Fittment of 'Wrap around' - freestanding pole less awnings.Pole Less wing awnings tend to be really fast to put up and put down. (a minute or so)...
No heavy lifting is required.
ABOUT the Brackets
The Brackets do not foul on any of the tested variants of this chinese built trailer, so far tested on MDC 12, 15 and other name varieties.
The Brackets are fixed to the inset / Top edge of the pop tops Flush Steel Frame - and are triangulated for strength and bracing either way along the edge of the pop tops shutting /seal surface.
There is a bracket as pictured reflected at each end of the trailers roof top - 4 Laser cut plates bolt toghter to 'triangulate' and create a strong and reliable awning mount.Zero flex through the brackets is present. Shear testing is far in excess of the awnings structure (Meaning if the wind gets under the awning, the awning will fail, not the camper).
Fitting is fairly straightforward with 6 x M8 Nuterts each end fixing the brackets. No Requirement for any fixings on the visible side walls of the camper as these are made of a composite filled with styrene (No strength there).
PLEASE NOTE: It Is important that you stipulate EXACTLY the length of your awnings back plate. Only Awnings with a Length of 170mm LONGER than the length of the pop tops roof line (at the seal) can be fitted using our 'Double end triangulation kit' - Which will allow for both ends of the awning to be set up Totally pole less...For Awnings with a Back plate shorter than the campers body length - Only the Rear corner can be triangulated and Run Pole less...
EG... For a Bracket kit to suit 270 (Single end wrap around pole less awnings Please choose your awning type from the drop down list below and Also tell us the back plate length in the Info field.
Next tell us the length of your pop top as per the instructions below - the type and model also...
Calculations on awnings sizes are as follows:
Measure exacltly the roof line edge of the campers pop top. For example - the MDC 12 measured here measures exactly 3020mm from outside edge to outside edge of the pop tops roof -
If intending to fit a 360 Degree wrap around awning - The awnings back plate must allow the swing around arms to 'cup' around the trailer and thus must have their pivot point at least 20mm each end WIDER than the trailer + an allowance for The Securing Bolts to fit the awning via the 'outside' the trailers body....
FOR 360 Awnings and Double End brackets
This awning equates to a 360 Wrap around awning needing a minimum of 85mm extra back plate length each end...
In Total - for example - The Back Plate length of a 360 degree Bundutop Awning being fitted to a 3020 roof line using these brackets is 3190mm.
The Reasons for the 85mm overlap each end requirement below:
In testing we have noted that if you want to raise the MDC roof one end at a time - angles exerted by a single person lift on the roof pushes the roof aft and or forward, requiring a 50mm GAP to be left at each end of the trailer. We have added this into our bracket systems so that a single person roof lift is possible.
Awning Bolts need to be accessable from beside the vehicle - (Rather than through the walls) - so the awning brackets hang outside the vans body and have just enough steel around the bolt hole to take a socket/spanner and washer.
Just in case you want to ask why - IT IS IMPOSSIBLE to CUP any smaller awning around a van - It has to be a minimum of 170mm longer than the van overall...
Measure carefully . Vans will need straight lifting roofs (Good gas struts and springs) to be able to open single handedly without rubbing on brackets .
270 Rear and 180 Forward folding awnings
FOR 270 Double ended 180 at the front Awnings and Double End brackets This awning equates to a awning needing a minimum of 85mm extra back plate length each end... to run fully pole less...If your awning has a shorter back plate that this - You can run pole less at the rear swing and run poles on the front one...
FOOT NOTE:To achieve required anti - twist strength - brackets need to triangulate or 'brace' the awning against lifting in wind along the front and rear ends of the van. This is achieved by the 'wrap around' design of the bracket system used. If this is not possible as the awning you've purchased is too short - IT CANNOT be RUN POLE LESS for fear of damage to your camper. (You will have to run drop down poles and Guys EVERY TIME you use it.
The Kit comes complete with a tube of Sikkaflex automotive sealant, Nutserts and Bolts for fixing off the brackets, 15m of Self adhesive insulation strip - 4 Large Laser cut and Powdercoated Black brackets with two Tough Touring Logo plates rivetted on.4 x 50mm Dome Nut Bolts for awning are also included along with 4 Nyloc bolts and washers.
More pictures to come shortly. (VErsion 2 Photo's above) - Version 4 has a shorter end plate and only accepts vertical bolt in awnings .
Supported Awnings:
Bundu 'L', Bundutop 360 (Must order custom size) , Ostrich wing 270, Bushwakka 270/180,
Custom sizes will be required as the brackets mount holes are 3190mm apart on the MDC 12 - further obviously for larger models. We do not trust that all MDC12 are actually 3020mm long. Please Measure your van carefully. Each one we've seen has been different.
FOOT NOTE. If you have wrong length awning
FOOT NOTE:
To achieve required anti - twist strength - tough touring brackets triangulate back along the pop tops body to 'brace' the awning against lifting in wind along the front and rear ends of the van. This is achieved by the 'wrap around' design of the bracket system used.
If this is not possible as the awning you've purchased is too short - DO NOT TRY TO FIT THE AWNING - You are far better off selling the awning and buying the right length ...ALL 180 and 360 awnings will fit up to the "Outfold Hybrid bracket" as long as they are 190mm LONGER than the pop tops roof...