SIDEWINDER II INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
052813-003
THIS MANUAL CONTAINS SECTIONS FOR: 2. VAN ADAPTER BRACKETS
SAFETY AND INSTALLATION A. Attach the van
adapter brackets
READ ENTIRE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE BEGINNING to the drip rail as
INSTALLATION. FOLLOW ALL CAUTIONS, shown. Choose
either the vertical
WARNINGS AND NOTES TO PREVENT INJURY OR
clamp or the
DAMAGE TO AWNING OR VEHICLE. oblique clamp to
best match the
drip rail position.
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED
Drill
B. Position brackets
1/4” Drill Bit
so they are
5/32” Drill Bit
vertical and so the clamp presses against the body where it contacts
3/16” Drill Bit
the rubber strip. It may be necessary to shift the rubber strip
3/8” Drill Bit
accordingly.
Putty Tape or Silicone Sealer
5/16” Socket/Nut Driver
C. Tighten bolts slightly.
1/4” Socket/ Nut Driver
D. Slide awning case into brackets.
SECTION 1: SAFETY INFORMATION
E. Attach the case to the brackets with the #10 x 3/4” hex head screws
provided. NOTE: CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN WHILE DRILLING
CAUTION: Means a hazard that may cause minor or moderate
IN ORDER TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE BODY!
injury if the warning is ignored. It also may mean a hazard that will
cause damage to property.
3. PRE 1993 VW BRACKETS
CAUTION: CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO ENSURE ALL MOUNTING
POINTS ARE ANCHORED FIRMLY INTO A SOLID STRUCTURE. A. Attach the VW adapter brackets to the
drip rail as shown.
CAUTION: DO NOT DRILL THROUGH INNER WALL OF VEHICLE!
B. Position the brackets so they are vertical
INSTALLATION PREPARATION: and so the clamp presses against the
body where it contacts the rubber strip.
• The SIDEWINDER II has five different methods of installation.
C. Tighten bolts slightly.
Review all methods in step 2 through step 5 and choose the one that
best fits your application.
D. Slide case into brackets.
• READ ALL OF THE STEPS OF THAT PARTICULAR METHOD
BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION.
E. Attach the case to the brackets with the #10 x 3/4” hex head screws
provided.
• Due to the amount of pressure that is put on the top of the box when
the awning is put into the extended position, it is necessary to have
any mounting brackets or awning rail fastened to a good solid 4. VW BRACKETS (1993 & NEWER)
mounting point on the vehicle. CAUTION: CARE MUST BE
TAKEN TO ENSURE ALL MOUNTING POINTS ARE A. Attach small awning rail sections to the top holes of brackets with
ANCHORED FIRMLY INTO A SOLID STRUCTURE. the slotted pan head
screws, washers and
lock nuts provided.
SECTION II: SIDEWINDER II INSTALLATION
B. Position the brackets
1. INSTALLING WITH AWNING RAIL as shown. The
underside of the
bracket has to be
A. Check vehicle to see if awning rail is installed. If not install one into
placed 10mm above
the roofline structure of the vehicle using rivets or screws. Seal
the roof edge.
behind rail with putty tape. Apply caulking to screws or rivets to
NOTE: THE FRONT
prevent water leakage. NOTE: AWNING RAIL MUST BE
BRACKET MUST
EXTREMELY STRAIGHT TO
BE POSITIONED
ACCOMMODATE SIDEWINDER II
ON THE DOOR
BOX AWNING.
POST BETWEEN
THE SLIDING DOOR AND THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR.
B. Attach the awning by sliding the case
MAKE SURE AND POSITION IT SUCH THAT IT DOES NOT
into the rail or tilting the bottom of the
INTERFERE WITH DOOR OPERATION! POSITION BACK
case up and allowing the bead to slip
BRACKET JUST BEHIND THE REAR SIDE WINDOW.
into the slot of the rail as shown to the
right.
C. Mark the mounting holes as shown above.
C. Extend awning to full extension.
D. Drill a 1/8” pilot hole in the three previously marked locations.
(See operating inst.) Drill a 3/16” pilot
hole through the back of the case into the side of the vehicle, one
E. Drill the 1/8” pilot holes out to 3/8” holes.
hole at each end.
F. Place a jacknut in each of the three 3/8” holes.
D. Drill the 3/16” pilot holes out to 1/4”.
E. Secure the case to the vehicle using 1/4” x 1” pan head screws.
4. VW BRACKETS (1993 & NEWER) (cont.) 6. BOTTOM BRACKET INSTALLATION
G. Drill a 1/4” hole in each of the supplied rubber plates. NOTE: CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO ENSURE BOTTOM BRACKETS
ARE ANCHORED FIRMLY INTO A SOLID STRUCTURE!
H. Remove the paper backing from the rubber plates. Line up the holes
with those in the brackets and stick the rubber plates to the back of A. Open the awning by pressing on the locks on the right and left hand
the brackets. sides of the awning housing cover. Unroll to full extension.
I. Position brackets over holes and thread the M6 x 25 bolts into B. Unlock the secondary support arms and stand them on the ground.
jacknuts. Tighten until snug using a 10mm socket. (See operating instructions)
NOTE: IF THE
JACKNUTS TURN C. Release the upper braces. (See operating instructions) Place the
LOOSE, BACK slot in the end of the upper braces over the hook portion of the top
BOLTS OUT AND brackets located in the corners of the case. Pull braces outward and
PLACE A tension fabric.
SERRATED LOCK
WASHER D. Align the bottom brackets so
BETWEEN THE they are in a diagonal position in
JACKNUTS AND line with the secondary support
THE BRACKETS arm. The bracket must be
INSTEAD OF THE positioned as shown.
RUBBER PLATES NOTE: IDEAL MOUNTING
AND TIGHTEN POSITION IS 30’’ TO 38”
DOWN. ONCE BELOW THE BOTTOM OF
TIGHT, REMOVE THE AWNING CASE.
BRACKET AND REINSTALL USING THE RUBBER PLATES.
E. Drill (2) 5/32” holes and mount
J. Slide the awning case onto the brackets. bracket using the 3/4” Phillips
head screws provided.
K. Drill through the lower part of the back of
the case from the inside and into each
mounting bracket. Attach the case to the
brackets with the (2) #10 x 5/8” Phillips
head screws.
5. ROOF MOUNT BRACKETS
A. For applications where the top of
the awning case can be mounted
approximately roof height, bolt
bracket through wall and into roof
as shown.
B. For applications where the case
needs to sit above the roof line in
order to provide clearance for lights,
doors, etc., bolt bracket through the
wall and into the roof as shown.
