Caravan awning

bunsen15
bunsen15 Forum Participant Posts: 2
edited May 2016 in Parts & Accessories #1

Hi I am new to caravaning and am looking for some information

Which awning would you buy I sort of narrowed it down to the vango varkalla 2 390 or the Kampa rally pro air 330 thanks 

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  • roylovelock
    roylovelock Forum Participant Posts: 20
    edited May 2016 #2

    we purchased the kampa pro 260 and couldnt be happier, we looked at the other makes and the Kampa PRO was by far much better quality material. Ive not seen the vango though so cannot comment on that one.

    If you have a dealer that has demonstrators up go and check them out then you can be well informed with your choice. 

  • bunsen15
    bunsen15 Forum Participant Posts: 2
    edited May 2016 #3

    Thank you for your advice will go and have a look tomorrow but it's nice to hear opinions about awnings from people who have them Happy

  • mw75
    mw75 Forum Participant Posts: 17
    edited May 2016 #4

    We have a Kampa Rally Air Pro 260 and love it. In fact our full awning is getting so little use we're in two minds whether to sell it. 

  • cyberyacht
    cyberyacht Forum Participant Posts: 10,218
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    edited May 2016 #5

    I sold my full awning last year and just use my Bradcot Portico Plus although I find I'm not even putting that up sometimes.

  • sirtom01
    sirtom01 Forum Participant Posts: 22
    edited May 2016 #6

    we have the Kampa Rally  Air Pro 390 and are very pleased with it.

  • jennyc
    jennyc Forum Participant Posts: 957
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    edited June 2016 #7

    As I recall, the Vango had (maybe changed now), multiple air inlets which require individual pumping. Not a brilliant idea. Kampa use a single inlet with interconnected beams. Kampa Pro fabric is very strong, but heavy to thread into your awning channel,
    but lovely when fully erected.

     

  • spk
    spk Forum Participant Posts: 406
    edited June 2016 #8

    Look at kampa rally none blow up. Been very happy with ours although we rarely use it as we prefer either nothing or a sun canopy and windbreak.

     

    never seen the benefit of bliw up jobs ny friend had one not sure what make but it was useless and apain to put up. imi

  • jennyc
    jennyc Forum Participant Posts: 957
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    edited June 2016 #9

    Look at kampa rally none blow up. Been very happy with ours although we rarely use it as we prefer either nothing or a sun canopy and windbreak.

     

    never seen the benefit of bliw up jobs ny friend had one not sure what make but it was useless and apain to put up. imi

    Write your comments here...

    The advantage of air awnings is that there is no need to identify, connect, thread and tension poles. You just blow it up, which is quicker. Once erected, caravan damage through metal poles is eliminated in strong winds. Can you see the benefits now?

    On the downside, they are heavier and far more expensive than conventionally framed awnings. They also fall short on sloping sites.

    So there are pros and cons. Though there's an ever growing take up of air awnings.

  • Simon100
    Simon100 Club Member Posts: 666 ✭
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    edited June 2016 #10

    Personally I prefer the Varkala system of multiple air valves than the Kampa single one. I have a Varkala and have found it extremely well made and robust in harsh conditions. There are a number of threads on this subject so use Google to find them and reviews
    on your short list.

  • Sheilaf
    Sheilaf Forum Participant Posts: 9
    edited June 2016 #11

    Hi, I have the Kampa rally pro air 330 and it's a brilliant awning.   I can erect it myself (solo caravanner) which is so quick and easy.  It stands up to high winds remarkably well, much better than the poled awnings that I've had previously. I can fully
    recommend them.

    Sheila

  • jennyc
    jennyc Forum Participant Posts: 957
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    edited June 2016 #12

    Personally I prefer the Varkala system of multiple air valves than the Kampa single one. I have a Varkala and have found it extremely well made and robust in harsh conditions. There are a number of threads on this subject so use Google to find them and reviews on your short list.

    Write your comments here...

    What is the benefit of multiple inflations over just one?

  • Whittakerr
    Whittakerr Club Member Posts: 3,474 ✭✭✭✭
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    edited June 2016 #13

    Have a look at isabella awnings. I have got a Isabella porch and full awning. Cost a bit more but quality equipment.

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