Air awning V poles

bmwles
bmwles Forum Participant Posts: 14
edited August 2017 in Caravan & Motorhome Chat #1

Hi I have been looking at getting a Vango Varkala air awning instead of my Dorema poled awning, has anyone got experience of these as they seem much better now they have been out a few years and I am worried about the poles damaging my caravan especially as I am getting older and my Garda is heavy to set up and the weight in the car/van.

I had a chat with the chap from my local shop  who said that they have had a lot of problems with condensation in the Kampa models so am leaning towards the Vango.

Any response would be appreciated and may sell my 7 month old Garda size 16 

Cheers for any replies

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  • EmilysDad
    EmilysDad Forum Participant Posts: 8,973
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    edited August 2017 #2

    I chose a Kampa as they have a single inflation point. Not sure about the Vango, but other air awnings have an inflation point for each of the many bits. Not had a particular problem with condensation though.

  • Simon100
    Simon100 Club Member Posts: 666 ✭
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    edited August 2017 #3

    I have a Varkala 420. I chose it over the Kampa. I like the fact that you inflate individual tubes rather than have one inflation point.

    I am very happy with the Varkala. It goes up easily, packs away quickly and is very sturdy in strong winds. I have not had any issues with condensation, but would suggest that condensation is a result of the weather rather than individual awnings. Having said that the Varkala has air vents either end and a fly screen so I ensure that it is well aired.

  • Grandmalyn
    Grandmalyn Forum Participant Posts: 34
    edited August 2017 #4

    We have a Kampa porch style awning. And love it. It inflates so easily from one single point. A little tug on the strings and its up.  The same with deflation. 

    We don't find condensation a problem either. 

    I recommend you take a look on you tube at the various videos.i know someone who has a Kampa full air awning , but they have found it very difficult to thread through the channel. Remember you have the full weight of all the awning to pull through. 

  • dmiller555
    dmiller555 Forum Participant Posts: 717
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    edited August 2017 #5

    Lots of discussion threads on this subject to read. I have a Kampa Air awning which I'm happy with.

    Never had any condensation.

    I like the single inflation point and the fact that individual tubes can be isolated if there is ever a problem with a tube. 

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