I have been struggling for months to pick an awning for our 2005 Provan Tiger CX. This morning I just researched a few hours and just ended up more confused in which direction to go.
Our Tiger has about 104" inch footprint above RV door on passenger side for an awning. The height above the ground to mount is about 86".
Most Provan Tigers seem to use Fiamma F45s 8' model with 6'6" extension. However there is many other models more overland/ van life style out with a 8' - 8'6" extension which is attractive to me along with the lower price point of these models. Fiamma is about $1000+ after tax, we do have an older Tiger so not sure I will recoup on resale.
The ARB 2500x2500 standard awning is calling for a maximum install height of 82". I can't figure out why this max height matters but maybe someone with more experience can tell me? I understand I may have more slope to my fabric roof since the legs are a set height.
I can understand I may not be able to use an ARB aftermarket rooms and goodies designed with the 82" maximum install height in mind but I don't understand what else could go wrong installing a few inches higher than spec if I will be using the awning.
Also am a bit unsure how these roof rack style will convert to side mount install that is nice and flush fitting but I seen a post of a guy who put an ARB on his yard shed so I know it's doable.
Any other advice for picking an awning would be appreciated as I am not getting very far
Thanks in advance!
Our Tiger has about 104" inch footprint above RV door on passenger side for an awning. The height above the ground to mount is about 86".
Most Provan Tigers seem to use Fiamma F45s 8' model with 6'6" extension. However there is many other models more overland/ van life style out with a 8' - 8'6" extension which is attractive to me along with the lower price point of these models. Fiamma is about $1000+ after tax, we do have an older Tiger so not sure I will recoup on resale.
The ARB 2500x2500 standard awning is calling for a maximum install height of 82". I can't figure out why this max height matters but maybe someone with more experience can tell me? I understand I may have more slope to my fabric roof since the legs are a set height.
I can understand I may not be able to use an ARB aftermarket rooms and goodies designed with the 82" maximum install height in mind but I don't understand what else could go wrong installing a few inches higher than spec if I will be using the awning.
Also am a bit unsure how these roof rack style will convert to side mount install that is nice and flush fitting but I seen a post of a guy who put an ARB on his yard shed so I know it's doable.
Any other advice for picking an awning would be appreciated as I am not getting very far
Thanks in advance!