Fiamma Caravanstore Canopy
Just replaced our Fiamma canopy ( old one worn out after over 10 years use). Found the 2.8m we wanted at Unipart autostore £65 less than our local dealer. Ordered Monday 9.00 pm delivered this morning from Oxford to North west! That's service! Special offer of extra 10% off ends 31 May.
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We are lokking at buying one of these. Are they easy to set up and how much have you paid?
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We bought the 2.8m which was the best priced size in stock at Unipart autostore for £246.99 less 10% which you can apply to any products in store until 31 May by using the voucher code on the web site. This included delivery which made it less than any other I could find. As Pippah45 says you need to always fit guy ropes or tie down straps and take care when erecting or taking down in wind. Takes us less than 10 minutes to put up or take down including tie down.
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I'm 73 and 5ft 9in and get my 360 caravanstore up and guyed in under 5 mins, about same to put away, I have even used it at lunch stops
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We went to Camperlands in Wythenshawe, Manchester yesterday to examine the Caravanstore. The manager took us into their store room and we erected the canopy from start to finish, not including pegging out and fitting tie-down straps, in less than 2 mins. I ordered the 360 including additional centre rafter and support leg and tie-down straps plus delivery for £332, bargain.
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Just ordered one but not the zip type, as if we have the grandson with us we erect the coal magnum with the sleeping annexe. We will use caravan store mostly in summer but have seen them up in winter. Pick it up next week, when the van goes in for some warranty work. We bought 3.10 metre as we have a Coachman VIP 460 2 berth. l also invested with the storm straps and peg down plates for more security if its a little windy, not sure what wind it can stand before you have to take it in. Never yet had to take the Isabella down even in a force 8
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Need some advice. As of yet not used the caravanstore, while on site this week saw a person with the same one as l, a 3.1 metre. l asked how it performed he told me it was the best bit of equipment he had bought, l noticed he had a centre pole, the 3.1 m doesn't come with one but he said he needed one to stop it flapping in wind. l am in bit of dilemma on whether l should purchase one before we go to troutbeck in 2 weeks time. Anyone use the 3.1 metre without the centre pole or do they agree with the gentleman that advised me to purchase one
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We have always used a centre pole even with our old 2.5m to limit the flapping and will transfer it to our new 2.8m when we use it for the first time soon. Like you been using an awning as extra sleeping accommodation last few months so not yet used the new canopy.
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I have the 3.6M, had it for 3 years now and used extensively abroad. For us its not in place of an awning but more of a sun canopy, and with its side piece a little privacy if needed (one side piece will fit either end), somewhere to remove the boots keep the bikes etc from the rain. Three minutes to put up and take down if strong winds gust up as can happen pretty quickly, but it can take a fairly strong wind if tie downs are in place but the flapping is a little frightening and you can see it trying to lift.
I also have the centre pole, but mainly used for hanging the wet stuff from. So far its a good bit of kit and lasting well.
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Finally fitted the caravanstore to the van a 2014 Coachman 460 VIP, theirs a small problem it rests on the LED Light cover over the door not allowing it to sit on the pads. l have thought of getting 3 plastic awning wheel clips the white ones that press stud together, l think they will just make up the gap, plus fasten it to the van side. Is this a good idea or should l leave well alone, l have seen on the this forum where others have the same problem but it hasn't caused a problem
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I have the same problem, with my LED light above the door the canopy rests on that instead of the van side. I thought of and tried different ideas including lowering the light but in the end just left it, and two and a half years later everything is still in place and working, although when erected the light is partially covered by the opened bottom half of the zip bag.
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Used the caravanstore for the first time last week well impressed, ten minutes to erect, 15 min to roll up. Used the feet plates didn't need the storm straps as only a light breeze. Made the decision to get a centre pole, 3.1 metre doesn't come with one good £17 well spent, had a fair mount of rain no sign of pooling on the canvas all ran off without dropping one end. Quite relieved has we weren't sure if we had made the right decision. The big test will be Troutbeck in 3 weeks time see how it performs their. If the wind is very strong will roll it up to be on the safe side during the night plus keep a good check on the forecast through the day. Thanks for all the info supplied on here came in very useful on whether to go a head and buy
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Excellent 'Heethers'
, it's good for a bit of a dry area and good for us when touring abroad when that elusive sun is bearing down on you. Your 10/15 minute times will improve, we pulled pegs, slotted legs away and rolled into bag in well under 5 minutes when caught out in Austria, first time we saw all our neighbours at the same time 
You might want to look into a 'side piece' also, it offers a bit of privacy a bit of a windbreak and a dry area for boots and bikes. Plus one side piece will fit either end.
We are into our 3rd year of using our 3.6m, still in good condition although one velcro strap has come away from the stitching. Our local tent makers will repair when we finish for the year.
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Think l have solved the problem of the caravanstore resting on the LED light chanel on my Coachman VIP. l sourced a pack of Kampa awning pads stuck two together with double sided tape cut in half and fixed velcro to the pad and velcro to the caravanstore bag, this allows you to remove the pads when erecting the canopy so it fits flat against the caravan side. The two pads stuck to gether clears the LED light channel over the door, l have made three to be fixed at both ends and one in the middle and will see how it travels on our next trip, will let you know how l get on
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