The mind blowing choice of Awnings

If you can, go somewhere that has a large display of different types and makes. We did this and it was, for us, very helpful. 

For what its worth, we had already decided we were going to get a Kampa air but ended up buying a Bradcot after being able to see them more or less set up side by side in the showroom.

Ian.

Vango air awnings are also worth a look. I have a Varkala 420 for my Delta and it is easy to put up and take down. Very sturdy too.

If you are in the Greater Manchester area Glossop Caravans have a good selection of awnings on display. Their web site is also quite comprehensive.

It should be a good time to get a large discount as dealers will not want to hold old stock over winter.

We went for the Kampa Air, great to put up but very large and heavy to pack, OH is always conscious of the amount of room it takes up in the garage. 

Just re reading your post, you say you want Quick & Easy.

An air awning is quick to inflate, especially with an electric pump (which is supplied with a Bradcot) but pegging out and the other associated bits still take the same amount of time as a pole awning does.

Agree fully with Milothedog. Putting up the frame is a heavy chore. Even with easy lightweight fit poles and easy tension systems like the ones used in our full size Bradcott (which has been excellent btw) it takes a while, get them out of the bag, get them in the right order. Then pull the awning through the rail (this can take the same time with air awnings). Put one pole in then another, then connect.... shouting at helper is optional but usually happens. Then the time taking it down.

An air awning after threading the awning a few pumps and it's up. At the other end unscrew the vale and it's down. And they are as rigid as frames. Have a look at some in dealers and get a demonstration of how they go up.

From my view the Kampa rally and Bradcott one look really good with their storm tie down straps. Also get one where the skirt goes inwards less pegging.

Just read all the categories on Practical Caravan for Tourer of the Year.  They have a section for Best Awning.

The shortlist includes the Kampa Rally Air Pro 390 Plus, which we had looked at.  Also the Crusader Climate Zone 350 and an Outwell Pebble.

I've emailed Outwell on Monday about their new 2018 range but the Crusader is a new one on us.  Does anyone have one already?

Well we've taken the plunge on what I think is a good deal.  We saw the Kampa Classic Air Expert 300 on display with a conservatory attached (rather than an annexe).  The total cost should have been around £1,300.00

The seller did have an offer on their website for June which said buy this awning and get the conservatory or annexe free.  I know it's September but I thought what the heck, they haven't removed the deal why not ask.  

Sure enough they have agreed to the deal as it's end of season, plus I managed to get another £25 discount as a new customer which paid for free Saturday delivery and a further £10 off.

excellent well done, come back on and give some feedback when you have put it up?

If you want the best their is only one Isabella the Magnum is outstanding but l am afraid you will need an hefty wallet, will last for ever though