GOWESTY F45VW-T4 User manual

These instructions and the images herein are proprietary. Any unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.
F45VW-T4
Awning Bracket or Eurovan – Fits Fiamma and ARB Awnings
Page 1 o 2
GoWesty Camper Products • 1119 Los Olivos Ave, Los Osos, CA 93402 • 888-469-3789 • www.gowesty.com
MOUNTING BRACKET INSTALLATION
MOUNTING BRACKET INSTALLATIONMOUNTING BRACKET INSTALLATION
MOUNTING BRACKET INSTALLATION
Fitting the
Fitting the Fitting the
Fitting the Front Bracket
Front BracketFront Bracket
Front Bracket to the Body
to the Bodyto the Body
to the Body
1) Hold the bracket up and mark the large, bottom hole or drilling. Hole should be centered 1¼” above lip on
ront pillar. Drill a 25/64” hole.
2) Attach rivet nut using rivet nut tool. Application o a silicone sealant in the bolt hole and around each
threading piece is recommended.
3) Bolt on gasket and bracket.
4) Drill pilot holes through bracket. Remove bracket and drill holes out to 25/64”.
5) Apply silicone sealant and attach rivet nuts with rivet nut tool. Bolt on gasket and bracket to test the it using
the 6mm x 20mm bolts (you will have to remove the brackets i installing an ARB awning).
Fitting the Rear
Fitting the Rear Fitting the Rear
Fitting the Rear Bracket to the Body
Bracket to the BodyBracket to the Body
Bracket to the Body
6) Follow steps 2-5 with the rear bracket. The lower hole should be positioned as high as possible without being
a ected by the bodyline (positioning the bracket too low could inter ere with the slider door).
7) From center o ront bracket to center o rear bracket is measured as ollows:
a. EVC Winnebago: 96” (10’ Fiamma awning), 83” (8’ Fiamma and ARB a
EVC Winnebago: 96” (10’ Fiamma awning), 83” (8’ Fiamma and ARB aEVC Winnebago: 96” (10’ Fiamma awning), 83” (8’ Fiamma and ARB a
EVC Winnebago: 96” (10’ Fiamma awning), 83” (8’ Fiamma and ARB awning)
wning)wning)
wning)
b. Eurovan MV/Hard Top: 83” (all a
Eurovan MV/Hard Top: 83” (all aEurovan MV/Hard Top: 83” (all a
Eurovan MV/Hard Top: 83” (all awnings)
wnings)wnings)
wnings)
Release rom Liability
Release rom LiabilityRelease rom Liability
Release rom Liability
Please use your best judgment when installing your awning. These instructions are to be
used as a guideline, but remember the old adage: “Measure twice, drill once!” GoWesty
GoWesty GoWesty
GoWesty
will not be liable or any damage to your vehicle during the installation o this
will not be liable or any damage to your vehicle during the installation o this will not be liable or any damage to your vehicle during the installation o this
will not be liable or any damage to your vehicle during the installation o this kit.
kit.kit.
kit. I
you are uncertain o your ability to sa ely per orm the procedures in these instructions,
please have your awning pro essionally installed.
Tools Needed:
Tools Needed:Tools Needed:
Tools Needed:
(dependent
(dependent(dependent
(dependent on awning used)
on awning used)on awning used)
on awning used)
• Electric drill
• 15/64” & 25/64” bits
• 8mm &10mm wrenches
or ratchet and sockets
• Phillips screwdriver
Contents o Kit:
Contents o Kit:Contents o Kit:
Contents o Kit:
(6) 6mm rivet nuts (20) 6mm lat washers
(6) 6mm x 20mm hex bolts (1) Rivet nut tool
(4) 6mm x 16mm hex bolts (2) 5mm lock nuts
(4) 6mm x 25mm hex bolts (8) 6mm Nylock nuts
(2) 5mm machine screws (2) 5mm lat washers
(2) Rubber gaskets (2) Mounting brackets

These instructions and the images herein are proprietary. Any unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.
F45VW-T4
Awning Bracket or Eurovan – Fits Fiamma and ARB Awnings
Page 2 o 2
GoWesty Camper Products • 1119 Los Olivos Ave, Los Osos, CA 93402 • 888-469-3789 • www.gowesty.com
FIAMMA AWNING INSTALLATION
FIAMMA AWNING INSTALLATIONFIAMMA AWNING INSTALLATION
FIAMMA AWNING INSTALLATION
M
MM
Mounting
ountingounting
ounting the
the the
the A
AA
Awning
wningwning
wning to
toto
to the
the the
the B
BB
Brackets
racketsrackets
rackets
1) Install awning, hooking the lip on the awning over the top edge o the brackets and adjust the position o the
awning ore and a t. Be sure to position it so that it does not inter ere with the opening o the rear hatch (10
ooters). Also, consider the placement o the leg mounting brackets on the vehicle (see note below).
2) Mark hole placement on awning through either one o the lower holes
in awning bracket and remove awning rom the brackets.
3) Using a drill-bit stop (or open the awning slightly and use a small
backing plate) drill the 15/64” holes in the awning. Be sure the drill
bit does not penetrate the awning case more than 1/16”, as it could
damage the abric inside!
4) Re-mount the awning to the brackets. Using the small machine screws,
washers, and lock nuts, attach the awning to the bracket through the
holes just drilled.
Note:
Note: Note:
Note: Fiamma supplies two brackets designed to accept the eet o the awning legs. These can be installed on the side o
the van to support the legs with the included stainless sheet metal screws (the plastic inserts are not needed, but some
silicone sealant is recommended). These are optional and require drilling additional holes in the body o your van. You may
want to use the awning or a bit to decide i this is a eature you really want be ore
be orebe ore
be ore getting out the drill. I you choose to use
them, there are some details you should watch out or:
1) Ensure the rear bracket is installed ar enough to the rear so it does not inter ere with the slider door.
2) The ore/a t position o the awning may need to be adjusted to avoid ront leg inter erence when opening the ront door.
ARB
ARB ARB
ARB AWNING
AWNING AWNING
AWNING INSTALLATION
INSTALLATIONINSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
1) Hold the ARB awning up in place to get an approximate idea o where the awning brackets will be mounted
on the awning.
2) Pull the awning down and remove the mounting brackets rom the body. Slide two o the shorter 6mm bolts
(16mm) in the top track o the awning and two o the longer 6mm bolts (25mm) into the lower track o
awning per bracket. Get them lined up in the approximate positions and slip a stack o ive o the 6mm lat
washers on each o the longer bolts to act as a spacer. Place the brackets on the awning and loosely secure
them with the nylock nuts.
3) Place the awning back up on the van and asten the brackets to the body, shi ting the brackets slightly as
needed.
4) Tighten the nylock nuts to secure the awning.
Picture shows a single hole. Choose
either o the two lower holes to
asten the awning to the bracket.