Awnings (inflatables)

easygoing replied on 01/04/2021 09:12

Posted on 01/04/2021 09:12

hi just wondering i know most new awnings are single  point inflation. but are there any real draw backs with multi point ones. they must take about the same time to inflate ? 

richardandros replied on 01/04/2021 10:30

Posted on 01/04/2021 09:18 by JVB66

I would think it easier to replace tubes when they burst with muti point inflation tubeswinkcool

Posted on 01/04/2021 10:30

I know it was said in jest, but with the Kampa ones, it doesn't make any difference, because there are isolation valves on all the tubes.

We have both types - Kampa with single inflation point and a Sunncamp which has one inflation point for the main tube and then three removable tubes for the roof which are inflated separately.  With an electric pump it takes a couple of minutes for the main tube and seconds to inflate each of the roof poles.

The Kampa is marginally more convenient, but I really wouldn't worry about the difference between the two systems.

Rufs replied on 01/04/2021 13:30

Posted on 01/04/2021 10:30 by richardandros

I know it was said in jest, but with the Kampa ones, it doesn't make any difference, because there are isolation valves on all the tubes.

We have both types - Kampa with single inflation point and a Sunncamp which has one inflation point for the main tube and then three removable tubes for the roof which are inflated separately.  With an electric pump it takes a couple of minutes for the main tube and seconds to inflate each of the roof poles.

The Kampa is marginally more convenient, but I really wouldn't worry about the difference between the two systems.

Posted on 01/04/2021 13:30

Never had an air awning with multi inflation points, what i can say about the Kampa is, if you should get a puncture in the main tube then unless you are superman it is almost impossible to close down the isolating valves to prevent the whole thing from collapsing, and guess what, if you have a puncture in the main tube you cannot blow up the rest of the awning, well i say a puncture, we had an instance where the a large part of the seam on the main tube just parted.

The Kampa salvation was the fact that within 7 working days they shipped a new  tube to us on a site in Spain, which i installed relatively easily.laughing

JVB66 replied on 01/04/2021 17:29

Posted on 01/04/2021 17:29

I think i mentioned before there is a JR? camping store next to one our garden centres and they advise that tubes for air tents and awnings are one of their best sellers, they have a large selection of tubes on displaysurprised

MDD10 replied on 18/04/2021 17:45

Posted on 18/04/2021 17:45

I have a Kampa 390 club air pro plus...love the design but it leaks (not condensation).  Supplier just arranging to take back and test.  It appears Kampa awnings do have a leak problem.  Having said that I understand that the all weather ones are totally different and very good

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