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[Harlequin]

I have a couple of Devon Motents that rarely get used but the Camp-let sun shade is nearly used every time I park up

 

[Mark6455]

Any idea what Mine is I got it for £80 of a mate
No rips or holes just a bit faded

 

[rupert the bay]

dunno mate, its deffo, early 70`s, british and designed for a bay window tho, does it not have any badges at all ?

rear end looks similar to the Motent, so perhaps made by the same makers, but not specifically for devon / VW uk

 

[Mark6455]

No I can't find any badges or anything with a name on it
Can't wait to use it next year I've 70,s deck chairs to match too

 

[Danbury Doug]

Here are a couple of period photos, taken in 1972 by my dad, of our then brand new house tent and also our brand new Crossover Danbury! This was our very first camping holiday (France).

I loved that tent, and the distinctive canvas smell!

 

[rupert the bay]

8) 8)

 

[Mark6455]

Anyone got a spare aluminium pole hanging around I managed to snap the tapered end off one of my legs

Mark

 

[Lee C]

This came with the eriba.

 

[rupert the bay]

thats gonna get wet this weekend mate...i'll give you £50 for it ;-)

 

[Lee C]

Best offer so far, until Baz sees it!!!!!

Lets hope it's just wet on the outside, eh?????

Should still be a good weekend, weather regardless, if the band turn up they are AMAZING!!!!!!!

 

[sidecargezzer]

my new favourite awning

friend found it for me @ camperjam

its called an INVADER, its british and i love it, you certainly wont miss your van when your drunk
looks to me to be the exact same construction as the 64-66 Devon car tent., but a bit more colourfull and badged different

i`m gonna have to make some legs shortened by about 5 inches to make it fit my lowered bus nicely

I might get dizzy sitting in that after to many brews, but really nice

 

[rupert the bay]

^^....it does make your headspin :lol: :lol:

 

[rupert the bay]

new find....

early 60's Motent (pre bay window ones ) made by bradcots of harrogate
like the early beige one I had, this one has there signature transulcent roof, why all awnings dont have these i dont know, its a fantastic place to be
diamonf porthole windows on the front...and the smell...hmmmm...the smell....not the usual damp smell a 50 year old awning has, it actually just smells of canvas, fresh dry canvas...cant beat it

Comes complete with original bags, the pole bags got rips unfortunatly
original poles are all together with springs etc...so even a monkey can put this up in minutes
original pegs and guy ropes too

you gotta love it