Awning recommendations

[angus]

I want to get a basic awning for the van, don't need inner tent - sun shade type might be enough, but I guess having a 'door' and walls to seal it up would also be usefull - anyone got any tips as to where to get something from - don't want to spend mega-bucks either - all JK's stuff is huge, and pricey for what I need - thanks

 

[angus]

Or anyone got one for sale!

 

[Benyon]

A gazebo from Woolworths/Argos or the like?

I bought some tent poles from Millets and some gutter clamps from JK and just use a tarpaulin as a sun canopy(no sides tho...)

 

[angus]

Something like that would probably do for this weekend (when I need something!) but looking for something a little more substantial longer term!
What colour is your van by the way?

 

[Benyon]

Its a neptune blue lower and pastel white upper, tho that picture is a little dull it isn't quite that greyish, even after 37 yrs!

 

[DizziBird]

I found this company recently:

http://www.campershop.co.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[angus]

Yep - found them, and I must admit their 'Capri Sun Canopy' seems to be ticking most boxes at the moment in terms of price/structure etc etc....
cheers

 

[ianscooby]

spotted a simple kyham on the weekend (didn't get photo's :roll: ) which would do, looked like a gazebo with sides approx 8x8ft

 

[angus]

I'll do a search - cheers Ian

 

[Mike F]

I've got one of the Bluebird awnings, not used it much but seems good. It is Ok to put up - first time we got it out was in the dark at Vanfest last year and no arguments.

 

[Lang]

Awnings hate the bloody things :x One we have at the moment (from JK a few years ago) has at least three holes in it from where the slidding door hits it, it leaks & is a right B**tard to put up.
Only have it as er indoors wanted it :evil: When I get a few extra ££s its going in the bin & we're going to get a decent tent instead.
Did I say I HATE AWNINGS :evil:

 

[angus]

:lol: - do you want to sell it cheap then!!

To be honest, it isn't really for camping trips in our case - we are usually on the move - but as a temp shelter and a bit more space when I take the van as a 'support' vehicle - looking at the weather forcast for this weekends fun at Dunsfold, I may need one in order to cook pancakes and bacon butties!

 

[clarebear]

We've got this one http://www.campershop.co.uk/awnings/traveller/traveller.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; It's fab!

 

[angus]

umm - not a bad price actually, and would work nicely as a pit-garage without the inner tent - camping option if required....

 

[DizziBird]

We've got this one http://www.campershop.co.uk/awnings/traveller/traveller.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; It's fab!

Glad you've said that cos that's the one I got my eye on...