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New Awning

in Making the most of that expensive pitch Thu Aug 20, 2015 3:34 pm
by Old Rocker •

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OK wise and wonderful people out there, as we have decided to give France a miss this year we thought we might treat ourselves to a Sun Canopy/Awning. Do any of you own either a Fortex or a Unico Verona? Can any of you give advice on ease of erection, attached to the caravan or free standing ,weight, type of poles etc etc you get the gist.
Thanks M,H nT

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RE: New Awning

in Making the most of that expensive pitch Thu Aug 20, 2015 5:16 pm
by crow (deleted)

Mmm! Unico Verona;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ou6Q9mDBJpA

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RE: New Awning

in Making the most of that expensive pitch Thu Aug 20, 2015 8:59 pm
by Old Rocker •

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And the Fortex Aronde
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiBQckoQz1Y
Have to say Rod that the Verona looks better and easier to erect on the videos but advice from someone who has 1st hand knowledge is always best

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RE: New Awning

in Making the most of that expensive pitch Thu Aug 20, 2015 10:39 pm
by Randa france •

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Hi Mick.
I hope not but it looks like you'll be out of luck with finding an owner of either of these awnings on here.

Both the Unico Verona and Fortex Aronde photos were taken by Brian (Aaron Calder) while on his travels in deepest France. Each of the photos have Video links beneath them but they're the same as the ones you've already watched.

g8p14-Unico-Verona.html

g8p15-Fortex-Aronde.html

Randa

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RE: New Awning

in Making the most of that expensive pitch Thu Aug 20, 2015 11:02 pm
by Poptop320 •

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Quote: Old Rocker wrote in post #3
And the Fortex Aronde
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiBQckoQz1Y
Have to say Rod that the Verona looks better and easier to erect on the videos but advice from someone who has 1st hand knowledge is always best

It looks like blueyonder has a Unico Verona Awning......

UNICO VERONA AWNING

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RE: New Awning

in Making the most of that expensive pitch Fri Aug 21, 2015 6:01 am
by Frantone (deleted)

We have a Unico Bologna which is the same frame construction as the Verona.
On the evidence of the Fortex video I would say that the Unico is a more straight forward assembly with fewer and simpler joints.

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RE: New Awning

in Making the most of that expensive pitch Fri Aug 21, 2015 9:01 am
by MCINND (deleted)

I had a Fortex Aronde, purchased from Jandi which I used on my Troll 555 & 552.
Expensive awning but superb quality. Not that difficult to erect given the it has two arch pole front and back and three roof but as with any full awning its the pegging out that gets you.
David

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RE: New Awning

in Making the most of that expensive pitch Fri Aug 21, 2015 12:52 pm
by victoriana (deleted)

oh they take some putting up. But i have to say the Fortex does look amazing

RE: New Awning

in Making the most of that expensive pitch Fri Aug 21, 2015 4:04 pm
by victoriana (deleted)

Hi.
Just had an hour looking at awnings on youtube. And see they have awesome blowup ones. With no poles. Do they do these for eriba too ?

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RE: New Awning

in Making the most of that expensive pitch Fri Aug 21, 2015 5:52 pm
by Blueyonder (deleted)

We have the Verona and it's a doddle to put up. After a few goes, we can now put up the sun canopy up in about 10 mins. If it's raining, once you slide the awning on the rail and zip the outside edge of the awning on the outer curved pole, you can do the rest in the dry unless it's blowing a gale. We use the sun canopy on its own most of the time in summer. Zipping the sides on gives more protection and the front goes on if it's really horrible. We are very pleased with it.

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RE: New Awning

in Making the most of that expensive pitch Fri Aug 21, 2015 6:04 pm
by Aaron Calder •

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Quote: A guest wrote in post #9
Do they do these for eriba too ?

Use the search facility at the top of the page and type in "airbeam"

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RE: New Awning

in Making the most of that expensive pitch Fri Aug 21, 2015 8:20 pm
by Old Rocker •

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Thanks Blueyonder that is exactly the type of info I was looking for. We are looking to use it mainly as a sun canopy with or without sides.
We have an AL Porch Awning for use in the cooler months.

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