AWNING REVIEWS - Caravan and Motorhome Awning Reviews » Q&A http://www.awningreviews.org From full awnings to lightweight awnings and everything in between. We've got it covered Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:03:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Why Buy an Awning? http://www.awningreviews.org/questions-and-answers/why-buy-an-awning/ http://www.awningreviews.org/questions-and-answers/why-buy-an-awning/#comments Mon, 11 Jan 2010 09:30:58 +0000 admin http://www.awningreviews.org/?p=314 If you’ve already invested in a caravan, it may be hard to persuade yourself to purchase an awning to go along with it.  They can be expensive, but you’ll never regret buying a truly quality awning.  It will really revolutionize your caravanning experience and you will wonder how you ever coped without one!

First of all, an awning will literally double the size of your caravan.  Your awning will attach on to the mount which runs along the edge of one side of your caravan, so it will match your dimensions and extend outwards.  With a variety of sizes available for most awnings, you can decide how much space you need or how luxurious you really want your caravanning experience to be.  My suggestion is of course to go for the biggest – why not?  The price differences aren’t usually that drastic and it’s better to get the awning you want now rather than wishing you’d had a bigger one a year on when you realize how much you love it.

The awning is a space solution.  Even though you will have to pack your caravan up as normal when you go on holiday, as soon as you set up your awning you will have a space for an extra table, more chairs, a barbecue, and all the kids’ gear as well.  If you have two or more children, it could be fun for them to sleep in the awning rather than in the actual caravan.  They’ll feel like they’re camping, but they will still be close in case of any problems.

Finally, a quality awning is actually suitable in all weather conditions.  Even high wind won’t take it down so you can rest assured that your awning will still be there in the morning.  When it’s nice out, you can open all the windows and doors to enjoy your sun patio.  When it’s raining, the zippered shut windows and doors will keep the rain out and you will still have more space for sitting virtually outdoors.

With a choice of fibreglass or steel poles, you can determine how sturdy your awning needs to be for the type of travelling you normally do.  A seasonal awning is the perfect purchase as you only need to mount it on the side of the caravan in the spring and take it down in the fall.  If you don’t want the hassle of putting up a tent, don’t worry; an awning is not nearly as difficult!

In short, there are virtually no disadvantages to owning an awning – and I think you’ll be very happy with your purchase once you’ve taken it on a holiday.

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I tried to explain to them y'day that you cant use them indoors due to the gases being given off from the patio heater which is run off a gas bottle. They didnt believe me, maybe Im wrong!
Most people who were sitting in the side part of the caravan were either tired, or had a sore head. I tried to explain that is was probably due to the gas patio heater being on indoors, but no one believed me!
They are staying there in the caravan until tuesday with that bloody heater! Which, after a while, not only made me tired but also gave me a sore throat.
Im I right by saying this is dangerous or am I being silly by thinking that?
Im home now anyway so Im not stuck with that heater anymore but i'd like to let them know if its safe.

]]> http://www.awningreviews.org/questions-and-answers/is-it-safe-to-use-a-gas-patio-heater-indoors/feed/ 7 The Beginning Of The Call? Just Save It ? Read It ? http://www.awningreviews.org/questions-and-answers/the-beginning-of-the-call-just-save-it-read-it/ http://www.awningreviews.org/questions-and-answers/the-beginning-of-the-call-just-save-it-read-it/#comments Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:06:59 +0000 admin http://www.awningreviews.org/questions-and-answers/the-beginning-of-the-call-just-save-it-read-it/ http://www.awningreviews.org/questions-and-answers/the-beginning-of-the-call-just-save-it-read-it/feed/ 5 What Is “electric Hook-up” In French? http://www.awningreviews.org/questions-and-answers/what-is-electric-hook-up-in-french/ http://www.awningreviews.org/questions-and-answers/what-is-electric-hook-up-in-french/#comments Sat, 27 Jun 2009 09:57:56 +0000 admin http://www.awningreviews.org/questions-and-answers/what-is-electric-hook-up-in-french/ For a caravan at a caravan site in France. Need to book it over the phone in French and don't know what to ask for. Also, is an awning "au vent" ?

]]> http://www.awningreviews.org/questions-and-answers/what-is-electric-hook-up-in-french/feed/ 3 New To Caravaning, Please Help? http://www.awningreviews.org/questions-and-answers/new-to-caravaning-please-help/ http://www.awningreviews.org/questions-and-answers/new-to-caravaning-please-help/#comments Sat, 27 Jun 2009 02:39:11 +0000 admin http://www.awningreviews.org/questions-and-answers/new-to-caravaning-please-help/ We have just bought our first caravan and I am a complete beginner to it. I have never towed a caravan, set up an awning, connected the gas etc. Also what the hell is an aquaroll, we have one but I dont know what it is? Does anyone have any helpful tips or website addresses that will help, or do you know of any books that will help?

]]> http://www.awningreviews.org/questions-and-answers/new-to-caravaning-please-help/feed/ 1 2 Berth Caravan For Sale To Dealer. On View At My Premises Only.? http://www.awningreviews.org/questions-and-answers/2-berth-caravan-for-sale-to-dealer-on-view-at-my-premises-only/ http://www.awningreviews.org/questions-and-answers/2-berth-caravan-for-sale-to-dealer-on-view-at-my-premises-only/#comments Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:16:13 +0000 admin http://www.awningreviews.org/questions-and-answers/2-berth-caravan-for-sale-to-dealer-on-view-at-my-premises-only/ Includes full cooker, shower, water heater, heater,brand new awning.Buyer to tow away.

]]> http://www.awningreviews.org/questions-and-answers/2-berth-caravan-for-sale-to-dealer-on-view-at-my-premises-only/feed/ 2 Camping? Leaky Canvas.? http://www.awningreviews.org/questions-and-answers/camping-leaky-canvas/ http://www.awningreviews.org/questions-and-answers/camping-leaky-canvas/#comments Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:56:19 +0000 admin http://www.awningreviews.org/questions-and-answers/camping-leaky-canvas/ Anyone tell me where Im going wrong when I put the awning on my folding camper? Every time we put it up although the canvas is tight to the poles it sags in the wet and holds water, it also seems to be to high and does'nt run of like caravan awnings do any help!!

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]]> http://www.awningreviews.org/questions-and-answers/addressphone-no-for-trio-sport-awnings/feed/ 2 Awning For A Camper Van? http://www.awningreviews.org/questions-and-answers/awning-for-a-camper-van/ http://www.awningreviews.org/questions-and-answers/awning-for-a-camper-van/#comments Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:11:29 +0000 admin http://www.awningreviews.org/questions-and-answers/awning-for-a-camper-van/ I have just bought a Ford Transit motor home a SWB but it hasen't got an awning I have searched the webb site for one but could only find them for caravans I would like to pick a used one if possible if not a new one can any body help.

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bessacarr cameo,bailey senator, elddis crusader,swift conqueror, and abey spectrum whats the best. and what should i be looking out for thanks

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