Valve Adapter

Folding Ribs or F-Ribs are a great way of obtaining a hard hull boat but having the flexibility of a sib.
F-Ribs have the 3 or 4 section articulating hinge joint that allow the boat to fold up for ease of storage & transportation. A great idea opening up a whole new world of opportunity.
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Valve Adapter

Post by DaveRolph » 22 Mar 2018, 07:58

I have a F-rib 360 and a Vango Inflatable awning for the caravan.

I have a dual air / compressor pump for the awning but pretty sure I need an adapter for the Frib, anyone got any idea please ?
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Re: Valve Adapter

Post by Martin » 22 Mar 2018, 18:55

DaveRolph wrote:I have a F-rib 360 and a Vango Inflatable awning for the caravan.

I have a dual air / compressor pump for the awning but pretty sure I need an adapter for the Frib, anyone got any idea please ?
I'm pretty sure the bravo adaptor fits my Kampa Air 390Pro awning, Paul may be able to verify that as we have the same awning.
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Post by The Hobbit » 22 Mar 2018, 22:40

I believe Vango use inflatable boat valves for their air beams so should be the same male thingy
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Post by DaveRolph » 23 Mar 2018, 12:54

I should have said I tried it before and it does not fit, like the hook bit is too deep.
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Post by Martin » 23 Mar 2018, 13:01

DaveRolph wrote:I should have said I tried it before and it does not fit, like the hook bit is too deep.
Do you not have the adjustable connector, the one with a small screw in the middle ?
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Post by The Hobbit » 23 Mar 2018, 19:56

DaveRolph wrote:I should have said I tried it before and it does not fit, like the hook bit is too deep.
Yep you should have said :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl
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Re: Valve Adapter

Post by Paul » 23 Mar 2018, 22:46

If the bayonet fitting is too long you could pack it out with spacers or 'O' rings :idea:
Some of them come with adapters for this reason
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