Deflation
Air awnings, when mine is collapsed by opening the three valves, it deflates as expected. When I try to roll it as per instructions to get all the air out, there's always a bit of trapped wind (oo err, missus) making packing difficult. It's a Kampa by the way. I wondered if anyone connects the hand pump to suction to remove all air, is it possible? Would it work?
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Hi, our Kampa air awning pump has two connections one blows the other sucks, so yes you can use it to get more air out. We have found if you roll - fold up from the other end to the valves most of the air gets out. We have purchased an electric pump, cheating
I know and v noisy but my BP was not improved when using the hand pump! That can also suck as I found out when it took ages to try and inflate the awning using the wrong connection!0 -
We have an Air Pro 390, and as you say, rolling it up doesn't seem to get all the air out. However, once something like a reasonable size to fit in the bag, I usually just sit / lie on it for a couple of minutes and that has the desired effect of getting
rid of the last bit of air. Have never bothered using the pump.0 -
I usually just sit / lie on it for a couple of minutes and that has the desired effect of getting rid of the last bit of air. Have never bothered using the pump.
That's what I do, although I've given up trying to get the pump and other bits in the bag.
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I would imagine it's the same as deflating an inflatable dinghy. It's always difficult getting all the air out without a lot of patience or a vacuum system.
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