Intro and Awning Sizing query
Hello to all.
We are new to Caravanning. Tried camping in a family sized tent last year, was surprised that my wife enjoyed it, but my twin daughters did not settle. Finally gave in to my wife's requests
to go for a touring van and purchased a 98 ABI Jubilee Viceroy. Its in tidy condition, had it serviced and just been away to Ladram Bay in Devon and then onto Cotswolds. Almost died laughing on the first morning when one of the 7 year olds awoke, had a stretch
and said "I think that's the best nights sleep of my life" !!
So far so good - never towed before but got on ok with it, even reversed it down our drive on our return!!
I only have one question.......so far, and please forgive the long intro!!
I purchased a second hand awning, which didn't go smoothly!!. I measured the A frame and got 930cm which matched up what I was finding on the internet so I went for an awning 925 - 950 size
12. Found one local on gumtree and bought it. When I finally managed to unpack it a week or so later it states its a size 11. (I was also told it was a dorema but its a Sunncamp Prestige). So, I was panicking if it would fit but having finally managed to set
it up it actually seems to big? I set it up at Ladram and the beading comes out the end of each channel by about 2 to 3 inches, this means when you peg it there is essentially no tension at the floor level particularly near the caravan.I did have a look around
both site and TBH it was not much help. Some awnings looked tidy but some looked far worse than mine!!!
I suppose the question is, does anyone have or has owned a ABI jubilee Viceroy, if so, what size awning did you have?
As I said, sorry for waffling and Hi to all - Gav