Hi, this is a Lady asking an auto question:) I have a 1992 Toyota Townace Van converted to a Camper. I wish to attach the fly from my light Tent across to the Van and tie it onto two gutter mounts, so it acts as shelter between the two and can be easily untied to drive off, leaving the freestanding Tent. I don't wish to have a roof rack, but only the mounts onto the guttering on the passenger side. I purchased two heavy duty suction shower handles from Mitre 10, thinking they will do the job, but they will not stay stuck on the clean roof! I have been to Supercheap Auto, looked on trademe etc but can't find two brackets on their own. Does anyone know where I might be able to purchase these gutter mounts? I presume they simply screw tightly onto each side of the guttering?
kazbanz,
Apr 19, 5:53pm
the way the mounts for roof racks work wouldn't work for your scenario I would imagine a C clamp would be the answer. Come to think of it if you did it right you could use R clips and washers to stop the canvas from flying up and away then when you want it to go you pull the r clip and lift oit off .
kazbanz. thank you! went out to the shed and I have these mini c clamps. Had a rough try in the dark and think they will be perfect as the cord on the Tent Fly is really thin and will slip through the gap after the clamps are screwed on to the guttering. so that is all I shall need and will be easy to remove and reattach when necessary. Appreciate your help:):) https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/377223570.jpg
lookoutas,
Apr 20, 7:14am
Just be aware that they are going to knock the paint off. Might need something over the gutter, which in turn will not let them grip so well.
If I was using those, and assuming that the washer on the end of the thumb screw is not fixed to the screw. I would weld/have a friend weld a piece of flat to the washer, on edge, just deep enough to fit over and down into the gutter. Then mount them upright as per the one on the right of the photo.
thejazzpianoma,
Mar 6, 3:51am
I use neodymium magnets for this sort of thing and they work fantastically. Cheap as chips from dx.com etc. Just be aware they will rust if left in the rain for long periods of time so keep some lanolin spray or similar on them. If you don't like using them individually you can sew/glue them in a seam, glue them to a wood or plastic backing etc. Brilliant things.
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