Fiamma F45

blahblah06

Hi guys i just mounted this to my new camper and have a question. u know the way it only takes 3 screws to remove it does anyone use some kind of a lock for it ?

Aidan_M_M

I should be bolted on , not screwed , when I'm fitting them new , there's a 5mm bolt and nut for each bracket , I always put the nut on top , so the awning closes and covers over it. Or you couldput a couple of pop-rivets in the "spare" holes .

paddyp

You could use security torx or similar

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/M6-x-20-Security-button-head-screw-tamperproof-torx-x10-/250756291462?pt=UK_DIY_Material_Nails_Fixing_MJ&hash=item3a623d5b86

But to be honest if someones really wants it they can always use a hacksaw.

niloc1951

Aidan_M_M wrote: »

I should be bolted on , not screwed , when I'm fitting them new , there's a 5mm bolt and nut for each bracket , I always put the nut on top , so the awning closes and covers over it. Or you couldput a couple of pop-rivets in the "spare" holes .

Perhaps the OP was referring the screws which are supplied to fix the awning itself to the mounting brackets which are themselves bolted to the side wall or roof depending on the roof/wall profile.

If the OP has concerns perhaps using anti-tamper screws in place of those supplied might resolve the issue.

stapeler

I've never considered any form of lock for mine, I just used the bolts supplied with the nut at the bottom. Aidan's idea of placing the nut above make sense and would make it more of a hastle to remove. Pop revet idea is good too.

blahblah06

Cheers lads. I like the idea of that 5mm bolt I'll pick some up later on in the week now I just have to figure out the whole leisure battery madness

Aidan_M_M

niloc1951 wrote: »

Perhaps the OP was referring the screws which are supplied to fix the awning itself to the mounting brackets which are themselves bolted to the side wall or roof depending on the roof/wall profile.

Wouldn't think so? Fiamma F45 brackets are always 2 bolts per bracket , and the nuts go inside , so you'd have to break into the camper to open them !

Agree with you on the tamper proof screws though.

Aidan_M_M

blahblah06 wrote: »

Cheers lads. I like the idea of that 5mm bolt I'll pick some up later on in the week now I just have to figure out the whole leisure battery madness

Whats holding it on at the mo? if you send me your address I'll stick 3 of the standard Fiamma screws and nuts in an envelope to you , if you like.
They're stainless steel , so won't rust.

blahblah06

Aidan_M_M wrote: »

Whats holding it on at the mo? if you send me your address I'll stick 3 of the standard Fiamma screws and nuts in an envelope to you , if you like.
They're stainless steel , so won't rust.

Fiamma

Hi it was just held in by 3 normal screws

Aidan_M_M

sent off in the post to you there this evening.:)

paddyp

blahblah06 wrote: »

Hi it was just held in by 3 normal screws

Sounds like my friends camper but at least they used tek screws .. for everything!:eek:

Aidan_M_M wrote:

sent off in the post to you there this evening.

:eek: You'll be getting begging letters now Aidan

Aidan_M_M

paddyp wrote: »

Sounds like my friends camper but at least they used tek screws .. for everything!:eek:



:eek: You'll be getting begging letters now Aidan

Haha They're coming already!

feck it, I like helping people.:)