Easy up pole or air awning?

patwoman replied on 06/07/2018 08:49

Posted on 06/07/2018 08:49

Hallo everyone, I would like your views and experiences on poled or air awning. We have caravanned  for years, but had to give up two years ago due to hubby's brain injury. After physio and determination hubby is much better, though often has to use a wheelchair, but that's OK and we now want to go back to touring, though just short hops. I am a fit wrinkly, so I need to erect an awning by myself, question is pole or air? I have looked at videos showing the Isabella "easy up" system, also the vango porch awnings and cannot decide, does anyone have views on either and if so which is best for one person?many thanks Patti

 

TonyIshUK replied on 11/07/2018 18:03

Posted on 11/07/2018 18:03

We went airframe and offer the following  thoughts;

The air frame  comes a single package with the accompanying weight and bulk.  Traditional frame and canvas may be easier to store and transport in seperate bags.

Our Outdoor Revolution has a built in groundsheet, so we are confined to hard stands.    Other makes have removable ground sheets so can be lifted every few days to vent and air.  Had we realised that at the time we would gone removable !

Not to sure if the awning is any easier to errect, just different.  

Rgds

jennyc replied on 11/07/2018 22:54

Posted on 11/07/2018 22:54

We’ve just packed away our breathable carpet after 21 days in one spot, and the grass is hardly marked - which surprised me. The mat which we used in front of the step, on top of the carpet, has clearly marked the grass. I’ve felt up until now, that an attached groundsheet would be useful when setting up. But I’m sold on breathable carpets now.

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