Bundutec 360 Awning to Hybrid POP TOP Camper Brackets
The Tough Touring Bundutec 360 Hybrid awning to Hybrid camper Brackets are built specifically to suit Bundutec awnings (At this time they are not known to work with any others) due to the last arm on the 360 awning finishing on the top side of the awning, the bracket has been designed to allow the last arm to pass over the top when set.
The Kit comes with two end brackets and two hook brackets as well as requird 5mm Grip Nuterts and Dome head bolts.
For the closest possible fit and no gaps - The Awning length can be the same length as the pop top trailers roof (Longer sizes will also fit - But definatly not shorter sizes).
It is ideal for the installation if your trailers existing awning mounts - Or if it has an Aluminium or plastic rain gutter - leave it on! These gutters or old brackets can be used to stabilize the centre of the bundutec awning - which will wobble if not secured in the centre... A Couple of Rivets or a single bolt will be enough to stop the wobble.
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 , Blue Water Trailer 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.
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 - The Bundutec Hybrid 360 is known to land at 3.9, 4.1, 4.3m however custom sizes can be ordered via Bundutec Australia directly
ADVISED INSTALL RAINWATER GUTTER
Additional Guttering may be required to prevent water running down the walls - this is not something tough touring supplies. can be fitted. . 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.
Supported Awnings:
Bundutop 360 (Must order custom size to match your roof length.) ,
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 couple of minute or so)...
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.
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).
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 ...