Awning advice

Phil Withey replied on 02/05/2017 16:56

Phil Withey

Posted on 02/05/2017 16:56

Hello everyone. I am new to caravanning and want to buy a full awning for my swift spirit 2016. I am told that the A measurement dictates that I need a size 15, but am needy of advice when it comes to steel frame, aluminium etc and which type and make of awning will suit for both warm climates and here at home! Got to watch the pennies and have a budget of about £800. Thanks in advance.

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Cornersteady replied on 14/05/2017 10:33

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Posted on 14/05/2017 09:43 by Pippah45

Screw in pegs?

Posted on 14/05/2017 10:33

are you asking a question? If so see

http://www.towsure.com/kampa-steel-screw-peg-set-20-pegs?gclid=Cj0KEQjwgODIBRCEqfv60eq65ogBEiQA0ZC5-YCkdKI-knD-KZBQPs3yw2Z1kGjkvmOdcTXUUhNb7sQaAhgT8P8HAQ

Greygit replied on 18/05/2017 07:55

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Posted on 18/05/2017 07:55

We have just bought the Kampa All Seasons 260 metal pole one and although erecting it on our gravel drive only took a few mins, driving the pegs in, as you say, is dam hard work .........how the devil do you get the creases out?

DSB replied on 18/05/2017 13:28

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Posted on 18/05/2017 13:28

I'm sure there is no real answer to the awning problem. We have a wind out awning, which is great for the roof. We only used the roof while in France, Germany and Italy last year. However, when you come to put in the sides, it is not without difficulties. Whatever awning you have, you still have to peg it out. Still the most difficult part IMHO.

David

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replied on 24/05/2017 16:43

Posted on 04/05/2017 13:57 by Phil Withey

Blimey folks, if an innocent questions causes such a row, it will put me off asking again!!

In a nutshell:

1.Used to have a motorhome with wind out awning....great abroad.

2. Bought a dog and swapped to a caravan for me, the wife and said mutt.

3. I've got a small porch awning but have found it too small for sitting out, drying clothes, shoes and the dog

4. I want something bigger for home and abroad for shelter, shade and somewhere to go when I'm in trouble.

5. I WANTED CONSTRUCTIVE ADVICE!!!!

Posted on 24/05/2017 16:43

. I WANTED CONSTRUCTIVE ADVICE!!!!

Well don't shout then.

replied on 29/05/2017 13:23

Posted on 29/05/2017 13:23

Where's the best place to stow the awning whilst towing? In thje car or in the caravan?

EmilysDad replied on 29/05/2017 14:10

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Posted on 29/05/2017 13:23 by

Where's the best place to stow the awning whilst towing? In thje car or in the caravan?

Posted on 29/05/2017 14:10

depends what load/weight margins you have. An awning can be quite a lump, so if you've room in the car, it'd probably be better in that rather than the caravan, and you won't need to step over it if you stop enroute & want to use the caravan.