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cheers!

here are my 8 or 10 inch 12V fans.  A must for the warmer months.

pic from inside showing the window open to the max, to allow air in.

I got a guy i use in Bayswater who laser cuts these.  he has my files, so if u want he can do a set for you as well. since we spent time to get the template pretty much spot on.

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pic of the Acrylic window with fly screen.  its flexible so its a matter of just bending it and popping it in the window, which means the outer window cannot be opened, as it will hit the acrylic, and this trip i used ducktape to hold it down in 3 spots, meaning, we drove with all the acrylic window installed. did 120km per hour no probs.  HAVE TO TAPE IT DOWN!

if u dont it will fly out!  i will retape it along all the 3 sides now.

pic of the gutter that needs a by pass.... at the moment it caused water to dribble into cabin when raining with door open

more pics..

more pics..

need to post these one by one.... as limit to only 128kb each pic!

sorry for late reply, I use Taptalk app on my phone to manage all my FORUMS i am on.... but its been playing up hence couldn't reply whilst I was away!

Just got back from the Hi country Around Mt Hotham, dinner plain, and Anglers Rest etc..

basically, our first time camping in the Van.

Sorry, i meant to say 2.5m x 2.5m  not 3x3.  the 3x3 is the mesh floor that I got from them also.
Customer service can be pretty crap from them, the warranty must be sent via email etc.. then they will issue either a pickup and send u out a new one or for you to drop off and swap etc...

But it's cheap!, I have had warranty put thru with no problems just time to wait for thats all ( approx 1 week) so yeah... at those prices u can't really complain too much...

The fly Net awning was the first time used this trip, and mate!! the flies out there! even in the hi country!  We really loved the Netted Awning Tent!  makes a difference between a good experience or a crappy one with flies whilst u are cooking and eating!

I have attached three photos of the van set up on this trip so u can get an idea.

we also got 2 awning walls, which helps stop the rain from getting in side wards.

as far as rain getting in between the awning and van, not really, as the rain will run down the gutter of the vans roof.

one thing to note on the gutter, Since we pop rivetted the awning Bracket on the gutter lip. 
The front bracket ( middle of the sliding door) that was an issue, as we left the sliding door open, and because the bracket is in the gutter ( Lip) the water cant run down/up  so it over flowed and dribbled into the cabin, to resolve that on this trip we just had the door close whilst raining.  I will have to notch out the gutter before and after the front bracket and make a by pass guttering around it so water can flow....

The back doesnt matter much as its just a side of the van.. or i might even make a bypass for that also.

with the netted awning, with the Van slide door open it does keep the Flies out, its not a 100% seal, but does a good job...

If you are asking to leave the slider open to sleep at night with mozzies.....  I hate mozzies....  I prob wouldnt leave the door open...

but one thing i added before leaving on this trip,  I designed a 3mm acrylic window to be installed into all 4 window panels.

check the photo to see what i mean....  its my FLY screen, so we can open the 4 windows and have air flow whilst sleeping. when raining you will have to close the window and leave just a gap for ventilation. or else the rain will come thru the fly screen etc...

12V van, is a must.  I got ones with the Clip so it can be attached anywhere inside. and keeps the air moving if it gets stuffy.

eg...  when it's raining and can't have the windows wide open, the 12v (8inch fan i believe) was able to keep us comfortable to sleep.

Hi, I'm in the process of getting an awning for my commuter. I like the look of the Kings one you have. Did you make the brackets yourself or did you get them made somewhere?

Get the kings 3x3m,  and also get the mosquito net,  great to keep the flies out!

Awning tent also a good match.

Hi, I'm in the process of getting an awning for my commuter. I like the look of the Kings one you have. Did you make the brackets yourself or did you get them made somewhere?

Yep it's the kings brand from 4x4 super centre.

Bracket was self design and I got a aluminium place to bend it with their bending machine.

U need to work out the right angle,  basically it's just two pce bent to the right angle.

And pop riveted.

Can remember thickness,  if I remember right it's 3mm.

Ones bent make sure no  cracks,  cracks in aluminium can't be used. 

I might still have the drawing of the shape if u need it. 

Cheers.

Awning is up as well as awning tent.

Added a table to raise the fridge to make use of space underneath (for toilet)

Various angle shots.

The electricals.