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Awnings

in Making the most of that expensive pitch Mon Aug 12, 2019 10:42 am
by monoboard | 359 Posts

For when i'm grabbing one or two nights away id like a simple compact rain shelter/porch which doesn't look like half a old fashioned frame tent on the side of my eriba, just something simple, light and easy to put up & not a fortune! Does such a thing exist.



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RE: Awings

in Making the most of that expensive pitch Mon Aug 12, 2019 10:51 am
by Randa france | 13.258 Posts

Hi and welcome to Eribafolk.

Have a look at this gallery to see if there's anything that catches your eye. g25-Eriba-Canopies-Sunshades-Windbreaks-and-Towing-Covers.html

One of the most popular sun shades which will also withstand rain showers, is the Isabella Shadow. That's all we ever use nowardays. We've not used a full awning for a few years as the Isabella keeps the sun of our heads and the rain from our door.

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RE: Awings

in Making the most of that expensive pitch Mon Aug 12, 2019 10:57 am
by monoboard | 359 Posts

Many thanks for that Randa
Does the shadow clear the door ok when your opening it?
many thanks


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RE: Awings

in Making the most of that expensive pitch Mon Aug 12, 2019 11:07 am
by Randa france | 13.258 Posts

Yes it does. See pics.

We have a Troll and a 3 metre long Shadow but please note that we've added a centre pole, they normally only come with two end poles with adjustable height.

In inclement weather we drop the centre pole causing a "V" shape in the fabric so that the water can run away. The Shadow can be installed single handedly in about 5 minutes.

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RE: Awings

in Making the most of that expensive pitch Mon Aug 12, 2019 1:15 pm
by monoboard | 359 Posts

Thanks for that randa, sods law i have a sunn senic fr porch as new from probably 15 years ago but that was for a Abby caravan that was possibly used just one time i think. I have purchased an eriba 2015 320 which i'm due to pick up this week and from what i can see on line it would be to high. The shadow you suggested is a possibility, The wigo one is quiet nice but very pricey & if you get the various panels it's out of my price bracket

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RE: Awings

in Making the most of that expensive pitch Mon Aug 12, 2019 1:29 pm
by Randa france | 13.258 Posts

A 320? That's a lovely van. Before you jump in, awning/shade wise, there will probably be more thoughts on your question soon. If you do go for the Isabella Shadow then I think you'll need the 2.4 metre long one. Can anyone confirm that please?

Randa


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RE: Awings

in Making the most of that expensive pitch Mon Aug 12, 2019 1:48 pm
by Poptop320 | 2.631 Posts

Quote: Randa france wrote in post #6
A 320? That's a lovely van. Before you jump in, awning/shade wise, there will probably be more thoughts on your question soon. If you do go for the Isabella Shadow then I think you'll need the 2.4 metre long one. Can anyone confirm that please?
Randa


Yes you are correct Roger it's the 2.4m which fits the 320.


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RE: Awings

in Making the most of that expensive pitch Mon Aug 12, 2019 2:51 pm
by monoboard | 359 Posts

In a perfect world it would have been nice to have some sides for when its blowing rain & somewhere to hang your wet gear but can't as yet see anything else that isn't like an old fashioned frame tent or very expensive like the wigo by the time you get sides & a front. Also i'm not sure if i read somewhere that wigo can hold water by the awing rail?


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RE: Awings

in Making the most of that expensive pitch Mon Aug 12, 2019 4:40 pm
by eribaMotters | 5.585 Posts

The Sunncamp Swift might answer your problems. Sunncamp Swift Van Canopy 260 (2)
We use this if it's rainy and the Isabella Shadow if it's sunny. They each only weigh about 4 or 5 kilos so weight not an issue to carry both.

Colin


aka Oscar - Audi A3 1.5 petrol _ ex 430, 552, camplet trailer tent, 310, now a nice white 2017 430.
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RE: Awings

in Making the most of that expensive pitch Mon Aug 12, 2019 5:48 pm
by Terryc (deleted)
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Got nearly new Isabella shadow 2.4 ,in for sale section


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RE: Awings

in Making the most of that expensive pitch Thu Aug 15, 2019 10:19 am
by monoboard | 359 Posts

Has any one used the Vision canopy in its normal state or/and with the extra bar/bars in the roof? It looks quiet handy and the fact that it curves round might keep some of the weather from blowing through without having all the sides. Just trying to keep it simple & light. very expensive tho


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RE: Awings

in Making the most of that expensive pitch Thu Aug 15, 2019 11:59 am
by eribaMotters | 5.585 Posts

Have a look here:- Awnings

Colin


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RE: Awings

in Making the most of that expensive pitch Thu Aug 15, 2019 3:36 pm
by monoboard | 359 Posts

i have at least one bag awing but there's the door clearance problem (i have never tried it on my eriba) plus at the price of an eriba i would get very nervous about the poles that press back on to the side of the caravan and the risk of getting it marked. From some years ago i have some oval very shallow plastic cup type things which are designed to be screwed or possibly bonded on to the side of your caravan for the legs to rest on. Again i don't really fancy drilling holes in my caravan which brings me back to the vision one, i noticed on the link there was talk about the water pooling and didnt notice any of the extra roof bars fitted and of course i don't know where they would fit to!


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RE: Awings

in Making the most of that expensive pitch Thu Aug 15, 2019 4:15 pm
by monoboard | 359 Posts

Hi
On the sunn camp swift do they do a lower one for the eriba awning rail or are they all one height.

many thanks


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RE: Awings

in Making the most of that expensive pitch Thu Aug 15, 2019 4:46 pm
by eribaMotters | 5.585 Posts

They do one for lower rail heights that is ideal for the Eriba. It is called the "Sunncamp Swift Van Canopy 260" as advertised here :- https://www.kenmarcamping.co.uk/Sunncamp...-Van-Canopy-260
More info and photos here :- Sunncamp Swift Van Canopy 260 (2)

Colin


aka Oscar - Audi A3 1.5 petrol _ ex 430, 552, camplet trailer tent, 310, now a nice white 2017 430.


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