Thule OMNISTOR 6300 Roof Mounted Canopy for a CARAVAN Review

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We've been suffering from the 1st world problem; awning dilemma.
We have a Fiamma Caravanstore canopy which lives in the awning rail. Because it lives in the awning rail we can't use an awning when the canopy is on.
Also, it is difficult to roll the caravan store up into the bag. We're not getting any younger and it's not getting easier. With all these things considered we've been exploring alternatives.
I didn't know, until recently that the type of canopies you see on motorhomes (the wind out types) you can also fit onto caravan roofs. This means your awning rail gets freed up. So, we had a Thule Omnistor 6300 fitted. It's 4.5m long.
In this vlog I demonstrate the Thule Omnistor 6300 canopy.
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@raybond1065 Год назад

Hi Graham A fantastic addition we have added to ours is a set of Peggy Pegs base plates for the support legs. The base plates get screwed to the floor and the legs clamp into them, then when you put the canopy away you leave the base plates in position for the next time you put the canopy out again 😃 Also comes with storm straps, works brilliantly 👍

@Coffeevaners Год назад

Love it Graham 👌Like to think those legs are stronger than they feel. End of the day, it's a top quality product, tried and tested. Think you'll end up using it a lot more than an owning especially on those shorter trips away. 👍👍

@marstonajm Год назад

Had the same installed a couple of weeks ago. Used it over the last couple of weeks when we had that torrential rain and strong gusts of winds. Use it with storm guys and did not move, although took it down with the wind (coward). Good luck with it and if you use it in windy weather give a report. Alan.

@delphjunction1168 Год назад

🇺🇦 Hi Graham. Great vlog. Brother and myself were thinking of getting these, but when we put it to the wives silent treatment. Those clips should be ok but with most plastics the uv rays destroy them after time. Thanks for showing us. You never know might be able to persuade the bosses what a brilliant thing they are.🤔 Keep safe Graham. Pete and Su.

@CaravanVlogger Год назад

Thanks for watching. UV damage in this country I’d be lucky. 😂

@user-id3sz3nk9r Год назад

Hello International Caravan Vlogger., love your new toy enjoy playing with it, you won’t need that in the UK ! Just buy an umbrella and a pair of wellies😮. Just got home after a wet fortnight in Barmouth 😂 Chris and Kath

@robswiseways5697 Год назад

Nice addition to the caravan Graham 👍. @ 7:36 to 7:40 I thought you were going to say ‘don’t’ mention the crocs 😂. After the cost of E&P, the motorized awning would have been the cherry on the cake. Would have made life a bit easier 😀. Cheers, Rob

@CaravanVlogger Год назад

Thanks for watching. This is true. I just couldn't justify the extra TBH. It can be added after though :-)

@leearmsby7351 7 месяцев назад

Just had one fitted to my swift caravan, £2,100 for a 4.5m with the motor and led strip light, supply and fit. Well pleased with it 😊

@tonybig666 Месяц назад

Hi, where did you have it fitted? Thanks

@leearmsby7351 Месяц назад

@@tonybig666 Couplands caravans in Louth Lincolnshire 👍

@thecaravanaddys Год назад

Love it. Brains of Britain (Tony) said don't forget to measure the new height of your van. Don't want you hitting any barriers. Not that you would being a international caravan vlogger.

@CaravanVlogger Год назад

Thanks for watching. It's lower than the aircon. I dont think I've ever gone anywhere that has barriers. I'm not a motor homer that sleeps in an Asda car park for save a few quid 😵‍💫🙄😂

@thecaravanaddys Год назад

@@CaravanVlogger 😂😂

@andredowse394 Год назад

that's works well. and you can also now take your awning too. if you put up your awning, put out the canopy too, it will keep your awning dry.

@CaravanVlogger Год назад

Thanks for watching. Haha yeah, hadn’t thought of that 😂

@johnpalmer3985 Год назад

Informative video. Good to know the option's available. Waving that winder pole around made me wonder about catching it on the side 😱

@CaravanVlogger Год назад

Thanks for watching. Yes it is possible, more care needed on my behalf. I was concentrating a bit too much on filming

@Caravanningwiththehoopers Год назад

As you mention you'll improve your technique, it took me a few trips to master the manual wind out till I got fed up and brought the motor 😂 tips are when fitting and removing the handle have it dead straight to the fitting, once in relax and bring the handle down below head height to wind in or out, the legs you drop to remove some of the weight off the mount so you do want to lock the leg until your fold the leg in I did also give my clips and legs a spray of lubricant and it did make it a much smoother and easier process 👍🏻

@CaravanVlogger Год назад

Thanks for watching. The first time I wound it in I thought “should have got the motor” 🤣

@PoshcatsCamping Год назад

We like the canopy now that I remember to put the stability brackets in before winding it back to the vehicle. Thanks for mentioning that error of mine, it was a horrible wait to get it fixed and couldn’t use it, so I’m keen nobody else makes the same mistake 😃👍🏻 Trev

@CaravanVlogger Год назад

Thanks for watching Trev. Yes watching you’re vlog was one of the reasons I got one. It was good of you to mention the mistake as it’ll always be in my mind. Not everyone would have admitted it. 👍🏻

@paulreimers6805 Год назад

Graham we have had the thule omnistore 1200 5m canopy for 3 years the legs are stronger then you think and the locking bit has never been a problem. I am considering changing to this as the other one is getting harder to put away!

@Hedz1964 Год назад

Just worked it out as where going to see the mystery solution man on the Caravan Addys this Friday could it be the international Caravan vlogger.

@CaravanVlogger Год назад

Thanks for watching. Haha it’s a bit like The Stig isn’t it 😂

@grahamv5380 Год назад

Great video. We also have the 6300 and sometimes struggle with the winder. I would recommend the strom straps for when it’s windy

@CaravanVlogger Год назад

Thanks for watching. I did buy the hold down kit 👍🏻

@picklestheswift Год назад

When folding in the legs I see you are putting them Crocs to good use 😂

@843thebear Год назад

Great looking canopy but I don't like how they've designed the leg locking levers to stick out when in the locked position, there's a chance of catching them when you walk past. Would be better if they locked in the pushed down position so they were flush.

@CaravanVlogger Год назад

Thanks for watching. I thought the same. 👍🏻

@picklestheswift Год назад

Looks good on the caravan 👍

@colinrimmer789 Год назад

Graham my manual canopy has the same legs and locking mechanism they’ve been as tough as old boots. 😁👍

@CaravanVlogger Год назад

Thanks for watching. That’s good to hear 👍🏻

@momarsden3053 Год назад

Hi Graham. Enjoyed the vlog thanks. I believe Thule is pronounced " Toolay" Silent 'h' etc.. 🙂👍

@markhooper5824 Год назад

looks very nice mate.

@paul756uk2 15 дней назад

When i bought my omnistore, the first time I i used it I would have had to put a huge amount of force on those plastic clips to get them to work ehich i wasn't prepared to do so i lubricated it with some silicone spray which i haven't had to do since.

@hmoorby Год назад

Practice makes perfect Graham 👍

@CaravanVlogger Год назад

Absolutely 👍Thanks for watching

@burty1980 Год назад

Good demo 👍🏻

@stevezodiac491 Год назад

We have a canopy similar to yours but a fiamma on our campervan. Never leave it unattended without pegging it to the floor and or putting the storm cords on. It takes very little wind to send the canopy up and over the top of the caravan and destroy it without the pegs in. Nearly caught us out ! Don't use wd40 on plastic components, if you must but it shouldn't need it, use silicon spray.

@CaravanVlogger Год назад

Thanks for watching. When I said wd40 I meant wd40 silicone spray. I probably won’t use it though, I don’t like spraying it on things like that. Yes we’ve experienced wind with our Fiamma Caravanstore 😳🤦

@picklestheswift Год назад

I like the intro!

@suefromstoke4076 Год назад

When we were away the other week we saw a motorhome with one on it had sides and the front on, it was really windy and it never moved.

@CaravanVlogger Год назад

Thanks for watching. Ah yes I've been looking at those front and sides. Thanks food to know they're stable 👍

@robentwistle10 Год назад

Great vlog Graham you answered my question perfectly, l have sim 650 and was worried about the 5g Ariel weather it would be in the way but seems just enough space, better than rolling up by hand ? 😂

@colinbennett3433 Год назад

Hi Graham, did your 6300 require you to buy an additional awning rail to be fitted to the roof, or was the 6300 glued directly on the roof. I have to say that the Thule website is poor regarding what you need to buy to have one of these installing. I am going for the motorised version of the 9200 because I am lazy and want to make life as easy as possible. Hopefully by now you have used your awning in anger (pleasure) and your vlogs will contain updates. Cheers Colin

@CaravanVlogger Год назад

Yes, it's very confusing isn't it? That's why I went through a dealer to get it fitted. The cassette awning needs a bracket to fit into. This bracket (about £300, but I wasn't sure which one I'd need) is glued to the roof, so there's no drilling into the roof, which I was happy with. The awning bolts onto the l-shaped bracket. I hope that helps.

@colinbennett3433 Год назад

Hi Graham, It really does help Thank you. I'd better start saving!

@heyholetstow Год назад

Headcam? I’d be worried that those dangling metal legs might catch the side of the caravan. Can they swing that close?

@CaravanVlogger Год назад

Insta360 GO 3. Oh yes they can swing that close.....

@heyholetstow Год назад

@@CaravanVlogger I was nervous just watching 😀

@RonPanter Год назад

Very informative film. Not sure if could get the correct length, but being a bit on the short side all that winding at a height could be tiring . Suppose the wife could do it.Unlikely!

@marstonajm Год назад

When’s the divorce Ron.. or try the caravan steps for more height😂

@BMWXRPH Год назад

Hello, thinking of replacing our awning rail Thule Omnistor 1200 with a roof mounted version like you have, can you find out the part description of the rail system glued to the roof, web site does not list this item to price up.

@CaravanVlogger Год назад

TBh I don't know for sure as the dealer just dealt with it. It might be this though. Not sure if it's a universal roof bracket for all caravans 🤷‍♂️ www.roseawnings.co.uk/caravan-roof-adapter/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw84anBhCtARIsAISI-xe725MruFt5KxJ6yq62XkZ1zZB6fMe73R91dZk5Gm70asLkBUWRc78aAlacEALw_wcB

@jonsykes8780 Год назад

Really cannot see the point of it. Just buy a cheap lightweight awning and take out the panels. Put it up in a minute, save hundreds of pounds and weighs next to nothing.

@alanwise7302 Год назад

Hi can you remind me of the link to the TV bracket that slips onto the plastic mount in the swift please

@CaravanVlogger Год назад

Hi, I just checked my emails and I got it from ebay www.ebay.co.uk/itm/164465768021?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=0nFprxzETmi&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=gH3B1CK6Sqm&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

@alanwise7302 Год назад

Huge thanks

@footballchallengemaster140 10 месяцев назад

Can u tell me wear u got the braket from u sticker to the roof

@CaravanVlogger 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching. Dealer supplied at fitted both

@footballchallengemaster140 10 месяцев назад

@@CaravanVloggercan u tell me the name of the dealer that fitted it please

@CaravanVlogger 10 месяцев назад

@footballchallengemaster140 MG caravans in Royston 👍🏻

@RobAlsFamilycaravanadventures 8 месяцев назад

wow i want one lol

@CaravanVlogger 8 месяцев назад

😂 They are very good 👍🏻

@RobAlsFamilycaravanadventures 8 месяцев назад

@@CaravanVlogger i might have to wait let the new van settle with the missis first before i spend more money :)

@CaravanVlogger 8 месяцев назад

@RobAlscaravanadventures Yes, very wise 👍🏻

@ThatMicro43Guy Год назад

Please don’t use WD40 on the plastic clips. Use silicon spray.

@CaravanVlogger Год назад

Thanks for watching. I meant silicone spray. When I’m filming I’m usually saying the first thing that came into my head. I should have corrected myself

@ThatMicro43Guy Год назад

@@CaravanVlogger love the videos by the way