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Frontier race windout up to 3 metres in projection
The frontier range is fitted with our unique Twin Kedar Seal-R winding system as standard.
Not everyone has the luxury of a large purpose built race transporter, the Frontier system has been developed for the new generation of smaller panel vans and box trailers that are now commonly used at race meetings. What is used during the week for work is quickly transformed in to a compact race support vehicle at the weekend. These dual purpose vehicles still need that extra space and the new lightweight Frontier MkII provides just that.
A lot of the same components from the Jumbo awning are used, the same roller, square drive and folding arms all create a compact awning of tremendous strength. A powder coated white cassette encases all the working mechanism and is finished off with attractive plastic end caps.
A Frontier awning is produced in lengths up to 6.0m and in 2.5m and 3.0m projections. Depending on the vehicle construction and size all Frontier awnings can be used as a roof only system. We do however advise the use of sidewalls in bad weather conditions.
All Frontier awnings are made to measure, they come with adjustable peg rubbers on the sidewalls as standard and zipped corners.
A Frontier model can be fitted with an aluminium baseframe as an optional extra
Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Modular up to 4.5 metres projection
The 2002 season marks the introduction of our new modular race awnings specially designed for the small panel vans, exhibition awningstransits, merc sprinters & Renault etc. Windouts for these size of vans have always been limited to the maximum of 3 metres projection, but now the modular system in single or twin/dual bay format can be supplied up to a maximum of 4 - 5 metres projection.
There is no cassette to fasten to the side of the van roof, just a neat piece of aluminium keder tracking to the required modular width is fitted, up to a maximum of 4.2 metres in one module. If you require an awning of say 5 metres o.d this is done in two modules.
The facia height at the front of the awning is reduced to as little as 1.8 metres so that the pitch on the roof panel can shed the rain water. We always use a sailcloth roof which can be tensioned to create a very tight roof membrane.
All the sidewall sheeting is made in our standard PVC for durability, every awning is produced with a baseframe as standard which holds the sidewall sheeting down when used on tarmac.
One person could erect a frontier-race on their own.
TKS-R (patent pending)
GH Awnings The Original and Still The Best.
Throughout our entire range of windout awnings, one major feature sets our awnings apart and that is the method of joining the roof sheet to the side sheets. GH Awnings started in 1978 and the basic concept of joining the roof to the sides used a keder piped edge and extrusion. This produces a strong weatherproof seal, where most other methods of zips, velcros, clips etc. simply do not work.
The method of winding the keder edged roof sheet inside the cassette has always been a closely guarded secret. Try for yourself, what happens when you wind a piece of string round your finger? In those early years the size of the cassette box was not a major consideration, but over the years the weight and size of the aluminium cassette box, which is fitted to the side of your vehicle has become a major factor. We have therefore made our cassettes smaller and lighter but still as strong. The latest windout cassettes use TKS-R which stands for Twin Keder Seal, but R is for the Removable keder rod which is located inside a pocket welded on the side of the roof sheet. This enables us to store the roof sheet in a smaller area and it also results in a flatter looking panel.
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Jumbo Windout
Jumbo awnings fall into two categories Heavy Duty and Standard. Each model catering for a particular vehicle type or application.
Both these types are available with a Recessed kit and are fitted with our unique Twin Kedar Seal-R winding system as standard.
Jumbo Heavy Duty
Jumbo Heavy Duty is the biggest of our wind-out folding arm systems, it can be produced in one piece lengths up to 7.0m long or linked together to produce dual module awnings up to 10.0m in length. Projections vary depending on the vehicle, a maximum of 4.0m can be achieved on the larger trucks down to the standard 2.5m and 3.0m on the smaller panel vans. The combination of our standard Jumbo folding arm system, reinforced with steel and aluminium components from the Maxi Minus system have created an awning of incredible strength with quick assembly.
The corner posts are constructed of the same box section extrusion as the (SAR), with a steel foot assembly that has a range of height settings for use on uneven ground. This foot assembly is also used to locate the baseframe poles with a quick releasing pin.
On the Heavy Duty model there are no zips in the corner, we prefer to use a strong keder groove that will withstand a large degree of "abuse".
However there are 2 zips up the vehicle side sheets to aid easy assembly.
Recessed Jumbo Awnings
Roof mounted or flush fitting on the side are the only 2 options for retro fits but if you are investing in a new custom build, then recessing the awning can look really good. Every coachbuilder has his own "design and build" techniques and as we already work closely with a number of companies, designing a recessed kit to specifically suit a vehicle design is our speciality.
In some cases one person could erect a jumbo awning on their own.
TKS-R (patent pending)
GH Awnings The Original and Still The Best.
Throughout our entire range of windout awnings, one major feature sets our awnings apart and that is the method of joining the roof sheet to the side sheets. GH Awnings started in 1978 and the basic concept of joining the roof to the sides used a keder piped edge and extrusion. This produces a strong weatherproof seal, where most other methods of zips, velcros, clips etc. simply do not work.
The method of winding the keder edged roof sheet inside the cassette has always been a closely guarded secret. Try for yourself, what happens when you wind a piece of string round your finger? In those early years the size of the cassette box was not a major consideration, but over the years the weight and size of the aluminium cassette box, which is fitted to the side of your vehicle has become a major factor. We have therefore made our cassettes smaller and lighter but still as strong. The latest windout cassettes use TKS-R which stands for Twin Keder Seal, but R is for the Removable keder rod which is located inside a pocket welded on the side of the roof sheet. This enables us to store the roof sheet in a smaller area and it also results in a flatter looking panel.
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Maxi-Minus Modular
Maxi-Minus is the only system we produce that is not a wind-out.
For years large projection awnings have followed two basic designs. Firstly, the one piece lightweight sailcloth roof stretched over a complex tubular frame. There has been little change over the years with sail cloth sidewalls that look great when they are new, but are not very serviceable and soon look soiled after a seasons hard use. Big team budgets can easily afford to change the sheeting every season, but most "non-works" teams need to spend their budgets more wisely, but still retain a great looking presence in the paddock.
Out of this criteria was born the aluminium modular framed "marquee" type of race awning, using modern design methods of keder grooved extrusions coupled together with heavy duty PVC sidewalls and roof sheets. This design has proved very popular and cost effective. However, the biggest draw back has always been that PVC roof sheets are very heavy. Despite the very strong and simple design of aluminium modular frames, the heavy roof sheets prove difficult to use and bulky to store.
That was until now, with the new Maxi-Minus we have the best of both worlds, "sail cloth" type roof panels made from acrylic coated 100% polyester with a PU coating, coupled with aluminium modular framework for strength and ease of assembly.
Each roof panel is stitched and sealed together using a bonded and doublesided adhesive tape and anti-wick thread, the end result is a roof that is as 'tight as a drum' when tensioned with the roof ratchet.
We haven't stopped there, every single component has been designed to achieve an awning of immense strength that will also look great in the paddock.
All maxi minus awnings are supplied with an aluminium baseframe as standard, this locates onto the vehicle legs which are always supplied, thus securing the sidewall sheeting down on hardstanding. On 2 Bay modules we will sometimes fit 1 diagonal storm bar to prevent the awning from lifting in very bad weather, However on 3 & 4 Bay modules we fit at least 2 storm bars as standard.
"100% PVC Sidewall Sheeting is standard, however we can make the sidewall sheeting totally in sailcloth or split it at waist height, i.e. PVC below 1 metres, this helps if you want to have terrace sheeting with logos on the PVC. Either way we can tailor make to your requirements". Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
In some cases two people could erect a maxi-minus on their own.
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Midi Marquee
For quick & easy portable space
The awning company are the market leaders in the design and manufacture of motorsport awnings and canopies. The Midi-Marquee gives the motorsport world unrivalled instant cover within seconds, with no pillars over the 6.0m clear span. Ideal for accommodating the largest of cars.
Every team on the WRC circuit has commissioned The Awning Company to provide awnings, marquees and Spectator Barriers for use throughout the world.
The extremes of ice and snow on the Monte Carlo rally, which kicks off the season, to the heat of the Sahara Desert, means that all our equipment has to perform to the very high standards that the WRC teams demand.
Back at the start of the 1999 season when the Ford Focus team was launched amidst a blaze of glory with Colin McRae, The Awning Company was entrusted with the supply to Ford of all the marquees, support vehicle awnings and ground sheets. Following the very first outing at Monte Carlo for both the Ford Focus and The Awning Company, all the other manufacturers soon followed suit. Ralliart Mitsubishi, Pro Drive Subaru, Seat, Peugeot, Skoda and Toyota have all come to The Awning Company for solutions.
The PVC sides are quick and easy to zip together. They are secured to the ground with pegs or and optional base frame. Terrace panels can be specified in addition to, or instead of, full side walls.
Two or more Midi-Marquees can be joined with an optional PVC gutter. A heavy duty ground sheet is a further option.
Full colour digital prints can be applied to the PVC side walls, displaying any image your team imagines. Straightforward screen prints can also be applied; to the side walls, roof sheet or ground sheet.
In most cases 1 or 2 people can erect a Midi-Marquee on their own.
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Spectator Barriers
In the world of motorsport, management of pit areas must strike a fine balance. The PR men are always telling sales and marketing to open up their displays and in turn the race technicians want privacy to carry out their sometimes delicate service and repairs. After all, motorsport is funded by the presentation of Brand names to an enthusiastic public.
With these conflicting interests in mind, The Awning Company have devised lightweight portable Spectator Barriers for use 'in the field'. Permanent pit areas are not always available in the World Rally Championship series and therefore everything has to be quickly dismantled, stored in service support vehicles using the least amount of space, moved to a new location on a day-to-day basis and then erected as quickly as possible. Above all, the visual impact has to be stunning.
Spectator Barriers can be linked with Terrace Barriers on all our awning systems to provide a visually impressive display.
The Awning Company can design and manufacture awnings and associated products to customers own requirements. Spectator barriers can be so versatile, keeping the 'public out', creating VIP areas for the press and alike, sectioning service bays off inside an awning, all giving that feeling of openness.