Bradcot "Modul-AiR"

Did anyone manage to find a fix for this?

we bought the Bradcot Modul Air 390 about 5 weeks ago, we bought it as numerous retailers advised it was the best inflateable awning, easy and quick to erect etc etc

Well we eventually got up to the caravan and I was looking forward to getting the awning up and relaxing for the weekend - how wrong I was!!!

We must have put it up around a dozen times, tried numerous pegging options, but no matter what we did, just as in the photos above (infact it's the same caravan- Sterling Eccles) the left hand side will just not sit flush to the van, its miles off! Worse still it seems as if the left hand pole/bladder is too long, it kinks at the bend and the upright section kind off bends. It's nothing to do with the pitch as it's on a perfectly flat seasonal hard standing

There has to be something wrong with the design? We can't all be doing it wrong, can anyone help as I'm feeling totally frustrated and disappointed having wasted the whole weekend trying to get this to work. A lot of money for something that simply doesn't seem fit for purpose?

I know it doesn't help with your issue but when I was away last week there was a couple with a Bailey Unicorn opposite us. they had only had the van a couple of weeks but on arrival put up the same awning as yours and it fitted perfectly. The awning was new.

Please, please has anyone managed to find a fix for this problem as it is driving me insane. Even tried following some additional instructions from Bradcot ( which is interesting in itself - why issue additional instructions unless you know there is a problem).

I must have inflated and re-pegged out this "thing" (sorry  I now hate it so much I cant call it an awning) at least 20 times, every time the same problem the left hand air pole bends and the side of the awning pulls away from the van leaving a gap.

Various neighbours of ours on site (much more seasoned caravanners than me) have tried to erect the awning, but without fail, as soon as you inflate it, you get the gap at the side.

£1000 down the drain, just don't know what else to do apart from seeking legal advice, please can anyone help/advise

Hi Kickingk,

Are you able to email some photos to info@bradcot-awnings.co.uk so that we can see if there is anything amiss? Photos of the problem area both inside and outside and an overall photo showing how the awning is pitched.

If there is an issue with the awning we will sort it out. 

I finally solved the problem after following all the suggestions given from Bradcot and failed to achieve a seal on the side of the van no matter how far I pegged underneath. Solution = part exchange the awning for Kampa Rally Air Pro 390 , I know it's not quite the same spec materials but its inflated and pegged in half the time and it fits perfectly. I also use the limpets keeping clear of any decals and don't even need the rear poles. QED 

Is the awning rail higher on the Bailey than the Swift ??

Sorry, don't know the answer to that. 

I Think that might be the only solution.

I had yet another go at the awning this weekend, I don't know why I thought it would be any different, but it wasn't same problem.

At least I've taken some photos this time so I can forward them to Bradcot as suggested above. At least the awning is at home now so I wont waste any more time this year on it. I'm so dis-heartened/dis-appointed with it, a trade in sounds a good idea and start afresh ( to be honest I didn't know you could trade them in). The only problem I can see is I've got to get through the show at the NEC next week without buying something else, I may have to leave the cards at home and just take cash - nah!

Hi amead,

I am intrigued to know who told you the R/Hand fitting front closure was not available? Intrigued as we have them in stock right now.

Same price as the standard UK fitting front closure.

Hope this helps.

I think you will find that photos are very difficult to use to prove your point. Either speak to Bradcot about taking van and awning to them or if at the NEC call at Yorkshire Caravans of Bawtry and ask for a quote on park ex. You may be pleasantly surprised 😄