Rocketman99 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 How stable would my outfit be if I towed with. Fiamma awning on the van. We are always told to store heavier items low down added to which I have an Oyster dish on the same side on the roof. My outfit is a Landrover Discovery 2 and a Buccaneer Clipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leedslad Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 When we got our Fiamma we were advised against leaving it on when travelling as there may be damage caused to the sealing under the awning rail. Others may disagree - it's just the advice we received. It only takes a short time to thread it into the awning rail anyway. John. Quote Never ask a man if he comes from Yorkshire. If he does, he'll tell you. If he doesn't, why humiliate him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_B Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Have towed mine with Caravanstore fitted for last 2 years no damage to any awning rails or bodywork as there are foam pads underneath awning. Was advised against removing and refitting as there are locking pegs to hold it in place also at 3m long how would you get it through the door. Towing with it fitted was no different as the weight is not an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John W Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I always tow with mine on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipbroker Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Towed mine for years without problem, just replaced the end pads so they didn't rub. .......in fact if we had to take off the darn thing week after week we would have packed it in. .......... geoff Quote Kia Sorento KX-1 CRDI 4WD towing an Elddis Affinity 530 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 We've got the caravanstore 440, travel with it in situ, nearly 3000 miles round Europe last year no problem. As Geoff says taking it off & putting it back on would be a pain the wotsit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericfield Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 (edited) As others have said, we have towed thousands of miles in uk and Europe over last 6 years with the caravanstore in place. .no problems. Provided you use the supplied pads (even get some extras) to 'lift' the case off the caravan side there is no rubbing or marking. In fact the package doesn't move (well mine didnt when a badly tilted wing mirror gave me a full view of it while towing). Although the weight sits high, it's not that heavy (5-12kg ? dependant on size) and is distributed either side of the axle. One reassuring point for me, was asking the supplier of my caravan if it was 'safe' to hang this off the awning rail when towing. They confirmed it was perfectly safe to do, wouldn't affect warranty and the stress was far less than any awning imparts on the rail in windy conditions on site. Edited February 3, 2014 by ericfield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkaye Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Mine's been fine for the last year or two. One end of it rests on the caravan, one end on the awning light. Quote hawkaye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairdresser Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 We always travel with our's on the caravan, we do 2or3 thousand miles on our main holiday and have not had any trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamdrivenandy Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 If it going to cause structural damage or instability Fiamma would've put a big disclaimer on the packaging/advertising because some bright spark would sue them. So I suspect there's very little risk. Quote I've got nothing to do on this hot afternoon but to settle down and write you a line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansoady Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Ours has been on for 8 years and perhaps 15,000 miles or so with no problems whatsoever. Quote Ian. 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 Auto / 2005 Bailey Pageant Vendée; 1952 Norton ES2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watson(JohnG) Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 (edited) I have towed fot 15+ years witha few different caravans and the only time the Caravanstore is removed is when its swapped onto the offside to allow use of the full or porch awning on the door side Edited February 4, 2014 by Watson(JohnG) Quote BMW X3 X Drive and Swift Challenger 580SE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocketman99 Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 [ Thanks for everyone's help with this I think we'll put it on and go for it. Particularly liked the idea of moving it to the other side when using a porch - never thought of that one so thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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