How to attach the sunshade to your campervan


 
Spaceships Crew
Last Updated: 3 months ago

The sunshade is a new type of awning that can be used to create a bigger covered outdoor space for cooking or sitting & relaxing while your food is cooking. Here's how to set it up.

The sunshade connects to the tailgate.

  • Pegs are supplied but only useable in grass or other soft surfaces. Grass in summer could be too hard for the pegs.

  • If on a sealed surface, you can tie the long ropes off to rocks, trees, or other objects with some weight to them.

  • Setting it up is easier with two people but also achievable with just one person.

Step 1

  • Grab the end of the fabric with the two short ropes.

  • Place and then centre the end of the fabric with the two short ropes on top of the tailgate as shown.

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Step 1 of how to set up the sunshade (instructionals will also be included with the sunshade)

Step 2

  • Pull the short ropes (one on each side) so they are even in length with one bit in each hand.

  • Loop one end around the gas strut that holds the boot open and feed this end through the end clip.

  • Pull the rope firmly back down into the narrow end of the clip so it grabs into the teeth of the end fitting.

  • The rope won't be secure until it has grabbed properly into the narrow end of the fitting.

Step 3

  • Close-up image of how the rope secures firmly into the end fitting of the short ropes.

  • Once both sides are secured correctly you can set up the poles and peg the long ropes in or tie them off onto other objects around you.

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Steps 2 & 3 of how to set up the sunshade (instructionals will also be included with the sunshade)

Other useful tips

  • For fine weather use only. Do not use in medium-high winds

  • The sunshade is only water-resistant, not water-proof.

  • Remember to pack away the pegs and double check all the parts are packed away before moving on.


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