Dorema Awning - Features

Aluminium Quick System & Fibre Tech fibreglass frames

Dorema offers you as an optional extra on most of their models the aluminium Quick System frame or the totally new lightweight Fibre Tech fibreglass frame. This ultra light aluminium Quick System frame consists of only three major sections and three roof support poles. Each section contains a number of poles which are telescopic or are connected together with a spring system.

The very latest fibreglass frame technology, Fibre Tech is a top quality woven fibreglass tube that is incredibly strong, easy to handle and simple to erect. The unique construction of the Fibre Tech frame ensures maximum strength at all times. Fibre Tech s suitable for both permanent site use or touring.

FIBRE TECH fibreglass frame

	The FIBRE TECH frame is a totally new concept in lightweight frame design. Using the latest Pull-Winding technique to weave the fibreglass into a series of layers ensuring a mix of superior strength and flexibility. The finished frame coated with a layer of lacquer giving the outer surface a tough smooth finish. Beside these special technical features fibreglass is extremely strong, corrosion resistant and completely maintenance free.
	All the main frame angles are manufactured in a specially reinforced material that has been designed for maximum strength. The adjusting claps are simple to adjust in order to obtain maximum tension.

Lightweight Aluminium Frame

Lightweight - (About half the weight of steel) No Rust - (Long life span) 28mm Aluminium Tubing - (The corner angles are made of steel)

	The standard size frame consists of only six parts: a centre section, two corner sections and three roof support poles. Each section contains a number of poles which are telescopic or are connected together with a spring system. To ease erection of the awning, Dorema choose not te pre assemble the roof support poles onto the centre section and the two corner sections.
	The very strong locking clamps provide a strong grip on the frame. The clamps are designed not to damage the outer surface of the frame.
	Some frame parts which are not telescopic are connected together with a strong spring. Searching for all the separate parts is now a thing of the past.

Safe Lock System

As from 2003 all Dorema awnings, porches and motor annexes will be fitted with this new advanced storm system. The system comprises of two parts, part one is the Safe Lock clip which is sewn into the roof of the awning, part two is the optional storm strap and spring system. Used together they provide extra protection for the awning in severe weather conditions. This latest development in awning security eliminates all known problems with other types of storm straps.

Quick Lock Profile

All dorema awnings and some sun canopies have the quick lock profile as a standard feature.

The Quick Lock profile is sewn into the roof of the awning next to the beading. Used in conjunction with the optional Quick

Lock pads you are able to avoid screwing clips into your new caravan, so avoiding any potential panel damage. Quick

Lock pads are extremely simple to use. Just attach the Quick Lock pad onto the profile in the position most suitable for your caravan. Insert the roof poles into the Quick Lock pad, tension the roof poles to give you the optimum tension.

Quick Lock pads are quick and simple to use and are recommended for all types of modern caravans.